Here there some limitations of the hard disk over floppy disk:
- Data become less secure if left on the hard disk.
- The hard disk is not a portable expect removable hard disk, which is usually more expensive.
- The hard disk drive cost much higher than floppy disk drives.
- In a hard disk, Head crash may occur due to extreme shock or contaminants
- The floppy disk is transportable while the hard disk is not transportable.
- Hard disks are sealed units. They are tens to noise than a floppy disk drive, They can survive dust and moisture. Floppies can not.
- Floppy can have only one plater inside it while in the hard disk can have multiple platters.
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