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All multimedia computers have a microphone and speakers.

Headphones

Headphones help us to listen to music or other sounds
without disturbing others.

Storage Devices

The devices used to store a large amount of data and information for a long
time are called storage devices.

Let’s learn about some commonly used storage devices.

Hard Disk

• A hard disk looks like a rectangular box.

• It is present inside the CPU box.

• It can store a large amount of data and information.

CD and DVD

• CD and DVD are round in shape.

• These devices are used to store large amount of data.

• We can store more data on a DVD than a CD.

Pen Drive

• A pen drive is also called a f lash drive.
• It is small in size and can be carried anywhere.

• It can store more data than a CD or DVD.

Think and Discuss

Can you work on a computer without storage

devices? Give reasons for your answer.

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