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Solid State Drives (SSD) are more robust that traditional magnetic drives. They dont have any moving parts and generate less heat during operation that magnetic drives. They are also not vulnerable to strong magnetic fields which magnetic drives are. They use less energy in operation as they have no moving parts.

On the downside SSD's are susceptible to degradation over time and cannot be physically defragged (as magnetic drives can be).

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