List advantages and disadvantages of SSDs over hard disks. Which should you use, and why?

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SSDs have several advantages over traditional (magnetic) hard disks, including the following: • Faster access times (can be more than 100 times faster) • Faster transfer rates • Quieter operation • More durable • Lighter weight • Less power consumption (leads to longer battery life) • Less heat generation • Longer life (more than 10 times longer) • Defragmentation is not required ?The disadvantages of SSDs are that they typically have lower storage capacities than hard disks, data recovery in the event of failure can be more difficult than for traditional hard disks, and their cost is higher per gigabyte. In order to keep the price of a laptop affordable, laptops with SSDs usually have a lower storage capacity than laptops with a traditional hard disk. ?You may want to opt for a hard disk if you are looking for the lowest-cost option, if you use the computer or mobile device only for basic tasks at one location, or if you require a large amount of storage space on a hard drive, such as for high-end media. If you transport the computer or mobile device frequently, want faster access to stored items, and need a quieter drive (such as for audio recording), you may want to choose an SSD. Another option is a dualdrive computer, that is, one that includes both a hard disk and SSD, so that you can take advantage of the benefits of both drives.