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Printer

A printer is an output device which is used to print text

and graphics on paper. The text or graphics we get on
the paper are called hard copy, because the information

is displayed permanently. Hard copy is also called a
printout.

Speakers

Speakers are output devices which are used to hear the

sound output from a computer. You can listen to songs,
speech, and other different sounds through speakers. The

speakers come in different shapes and sizes.

Storage Devices

Any hardware component that is used to store data, instructions, and information

for future use is called a Storage Device.

Hard Disk

A hard disk is the main storage device in a computer
that can store a large amount of data at very fast speed.

It is also called a Hard Drive.

CD-ROM Disc

CD-ROM stands for Compact Disc – Read Only Memory. It is
circular in shape and can store up to 700 MB of data.

DVD Disc

DVD stands for Digital Video Disc. It is similar to a CD in shape,

but has a larger storage capacity. A DVD can store up to 4.7 GB

of data as compared to only 700 MB in a CD-ROM.
Pen Drive

A pen drive is another storage device which is used to store
data and information. This device is also used to transfer

data from one computer to another with ease. It is the
most commonly used data storage device.

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