It obviously depends what kind of storage device you are talking about. You could easily be talking about things like bags and suitcases - but in this modern day it's likely you're actually talking about electronics. In this regard, a storage device (or 'mass storage device') is anything that can be connected to the computer with the intention of transferring and storing files on that device.
A popular storage device is a 'pen drive', 'USB stick' or 'memory stick'. This is basic flash storage device that is really small and can be put onto a key ring. Many professionals hang them around t heir neck under their suit so that they can carry all of their important documents around with them at all times. Many government agencies use special encrypted storage devices like this, too, which do not allow access to the information without a password. The devices can also destroy themselves if they are dropped, thrown or made subject to damage.
Another kind of storage device could even be your mobile phone. Many people these days hook their mobile phone up to the computer to sync files like documents, music, videos and pictures. Given that the phone stores this information then these devices are considered mass storage devices. Indeed on the Windows operating system, plugging in a phone like this will often prompt a message that says a 'mass storage device has been connected'.
Of course, there are also external hard drives. External hard drives are generally much more generous in terms of the amount of files you can store on them given that flash is a relatively limited technology at the moment. These hard drives are just like the hard drives you would find in your computer, but are found in a plastic or metal shell and can be plugged into the computer through a USB cable.
A popular storage device is a 'pen drive', 'USB stick' or 'memory stick'. This is basic flash storage device that is really small and can be put onto a key ring. Many professionals hang them around t heir neck under their suit so that they can carry all of their important documents around with them at all times. Many government agencies use special encrypted storage devices like this, too, which do not allow access to the information without a password. The devices can also destroy themselves if they are dropped, thrown or made subject to damage.
Another kind of storage device could even be your mobile phone. Many people these days hook their mobile phone up to the computer to sync files like documents, music, videos and pictures. Given that the phone stores this information then these devices are considered mass storage devices. Indeed on the Windows operating system, plugging in a phone like this will often prompt a message that says a 'mass storage device has been connected'.
Of course, there are also external hard drives. External hard drives are generally much more generous in terms of the amount of files you can store on them given that flash is a relatively limited technology at the moment. These hard drives are just like the hard drives you would find in your computer, but are found in a plastic or metal shell and can be plugged into the computer through a USB cable.
