External datatypes can be of any format, text, graphic, GIF, TIFF, MPEG, MPEG2, JPEG, etc. When read into the database they will have to be moved into a compatible format (BLOB, CLOB or NCLOB). The BFILE datatype is used to act as a pointer or locator for the actual external data files. The BFILE datatype is a two part locator, the first part is the file name and the second part is the internal alias for the full path directory where the files reside.
A new car is second only to a home as the most expensive purchase many consumers make. According to the National Automobile Dealers Association, the average price of a new car sold in the United States is about $30,000. Thatâs why itâs important to know how to make a smart deal. This is a modal window.
Recent statistics show that one-third of car buyers sign up for a six-year loan at an average interest rate of 9.6%. Among these buyers, the average price of the car is just over $26,000. This means that one-third of the cars you see on the road are dragging a $475 payment behind them. The car dealer wonât tell you that your awesome new car loses about 25% of its value the instant you drive it off the lot.