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| DVD-ROM | Is a very high-capacity optical disc capable of storing from 4.7 GB to 17 GB that you can only read from |
| Tape | Magnetically coated ribbon of plastic housed in a tape cartridge capable of storing large amounts of data and information at a low cost |
| Miniature mobile storage media | Rewriteable media that allows mobile users to transport digital images, music, or documents easily to and from computers and other devices |
| Flash memory card | Solid-state media that consists entirely of electronics (chips, wires, etc.) and contain no moving parts |
| Smart card | Similar in size to a credit/debit card; stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card |
| Communications device | Hardware component that enables a computer to send (transmit) and receive data, instructions, and information to and from one or more computers |
| Transmissions media | Telephone lines, cables, cellular radio networks, and satellites |
| Systems software | Programs that control the operations of computer equipment |
| Application software | Programs designed to make users more productive and/or assist them with personal tasks |
| CF | Compact Flash |
| SD | Secure Digital |
