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External floppy drives use additional hardware to connect to a computer, whereas an internal floppy drive uses a simple cable to connect to components already integrated into most motherboards until very recently. Another factor is that external USB floppy drives are a seldom-used item, whereas an internal floppy drive could be leftover stock from when they were a common commodity in every computer.
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Why do you think external floppy drives cost more?
As compared to an internal floppy drive? You have to include a case, power supply and USB software in order to make them work.
Why do you think external drives cost more than internal drives?
External drives require additional controllers to adapt the signals to the chosen interface. The drives themselves are manufactured as ordinary IDE or SATA drives, and are simply placed in an enclosure. The enclosure adds a great deal to the cost. Another factor is that external drives are more prone to damage, so the company may need to charge more to offset RMA costs.
What is the cost of external and internal BGP routes?
external 20 internal 200
If a floppy drive is not working why is it better to replace the drive than to repair it?
Because floppy drives (like CD-ROM drives) are very inexpensive. It will cost you $10 at the high end for a brand new floppy drive, just asking a technician to look at your floppy drive could cost more than that.
How much does a Lacie 500GB external hard drives typically cost?
Lacie is a well-regarded hard drive manufacturer. Their 500 GB external hard drives cost around $80-$90.
What is the Difference between External Failure Costs and internal failure costs?
External failure cost is the cost incurred to fix the defects given by customer. Internal failure cost is the cost associated with internal verification activities like fixing the review comments or fixing the internal testing bugs.
How much does an external DVD drive cost?
The cost of an external DVD drive depends on the requirements of the consumer. High end external drives can cost as much as $200, while less expensive ones can cost $50 or less.
Can a DVD run on a CD external drive?
No CD and DVD are two different formats whether the drive are internal or external makes no difference. There are combo external drives available which will play both formats but those typically cost a few dollars more. A third High Definition DVD format is called Blueray. Again some combo drives will play Blueray as well but cost more especially the Blueray writers.
Are Floppy disks considered high capacity disks?
No. Floppy disks have the lowest storage capacity of any mainstream storage device. Hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and Flash drives all hold far more data than a standard floppy disk. Even when they first came out, hard drives and tape reels held more data (though they also cost far more).
What is the Differences between internal and external cost?
Internal costs are costs that a business bases its price on. External costs are costs that are not included in what the business bases its price on Nicodem
How much would it have cost to replace a floppy drive ten years ago?
About the same as it is now. By 1999, floppy disk drives had been commoditized, so they really couldn't have been made much cheaper.
What are external and internal forces in health care?
high cost of health insurance, the technology
