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Quick Answer. The types of computer storage devices include floppy disks, USB flash drives, memory cards, memory sticks, tape cassettes, zip cassettes, computer hard drives, CDs and DVDs. Storage devices are used to store data from computers and can be classified as removable or non-removable. Continue Reading.
There are two different types of storage devices: 1  Primary storage devices: Generally smaller in size, are designed to hold data temporarily and are internal to the computer. 2  Secondary storage devices: These usually have large storage capacity, and they store data permanently.