Magnetic Drives

• How do Magnetic Drives work?

  Data is stored on a metal platter which is read and written to using a read/write head, which moves as the disk spins.
• What are the advantages of Magnetic Drives?

  Large capacity, cheap
• What is a disadvantage of Magnetic Drives?

  Subject to wear and tear / not durable
• What is an example of a Magnetic Drive?

  Hard Disk Drives (HDD)