solid state drive
[/ˈsɒlɪd steɪt draɪv/]
nounfemininepl: solid state drives
unidade de estado sólido
1. A storage device that uses integrated circuit assemblies to store data persistently, typically using flash memory, with no moving mechanical components
Modern laptops often come equipped with a solid state drive instead of a traditional hard disk drive for faster performance.
Laptops modernos geralmente vêm equipados com uma unidade de estado sólido em vez de um disco rígido tradicional para melhor desempenho.
2. A non-volatile storage device that offers faster data access speeds and greater durability compared to mechanical hard drives
The solid state drive in my computer boots up in just a few seconds.
A unidade de estado sólido no meu computador inicia em apenas alguns segundos.
The term 'solid state drive' or its abbreviation 'SSD' has become standard terminology in technology communities across both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the English acronym 'SSD' is widely used even in Portuguese-language technical documentation and marketing materials. The transition from HDDs to SSDs represents a significant technological shift that has influenced consumer computing habits and expectations regarding device performance and boot times.
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