Data Memory Systems, the leading US provider of all memory solutions, has a wide range of hard drives for a host of computers such as Acer, Apple, Compaq and Dell.

Hard drives, in layman's terms, are non-volatile storage devices, which means they can retain stored digital data even when the computer is not on. The data on the hard drive is encoded magnetically and the storage capacity is measured in gigabytes or terabytes.

First invented in 1956 by IBM, hard drives have progressed rapidly with advancing technology and can now store more data than ever before at a price that suits most people. The company that also brings you Apple memory solutions, has a vast range of internal and external hard drives to prolong the life span of your computer and give you more space to store your data.

An external hard drive is extremely useful for keeping your computer clean and free from cluttered data, making it run faster for longer. Connected by a USB, Firewire or eSATA cable, external hard drives come in a range of sizes with a storage capacity of over 2TB and growing. The availability of USB, Firewire and more recently, SATA, have enabled faster transfer rates as well as provide an easy to use solution for more storage, which is why external hard drives are becoming more and more popular as days go by. External USB SSD Drives are perfect for this use, as are External USB Drives.

Internal hard drives are ideal to expand the storage of your computer. Coupled with buying more RAM, it can save you having to buy a new computer and in many cases, speed up your current one. Drives such as Internal Desktop 3.5" SATA Drives are ideal for desktop computers while Internal Notebook 2.5" SATA Drives are great for mini notebooks and laptops.

For more information, or to view the entire range of hard drives the firm stocks, please visit http://www.datamemorysystems.com.