A hard drive is a device that uses a ferromagnetic material to store data as part of a computer system. A hard drive may also be referred to as a hard disk drive or simply a hard disk. Hard drives consist of a completely sealed case that houses the...

A device used to store large amounts of information. A hard disk maintains the information stored on it after the power is turned off; also referred as a hard...

To make their notebook computers lighter, faster and with greater battery life, many PC companies are starting to turn to solid state drives using flash memory chips rather than hard-disk drives. Hewlett-Packard HPQ entered the SSD notebook market Wednesday, unveiling five such high-end business notebooks...

The distinction between flash memory and hard disk drives are fading rapidly as the two storage mediums encroach one another's territory — including marked advances announced at the International Consumer Electronics Show Monday.Makers of flash memory — known for its ruggedness, compact size and power...