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data storage devices
Electronic devices used to record or save data on a magnetic or optical medium.
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diskette
Rigid case that contains a small flexible magnetic disk on which data can be written, erased and rewritten several times.
tower case: front view
protect tab
Sliding part that covers the write protection notch; it protects the diskette against any accidental changes to its contents.
shutter
Sliding part that covers the read slot when the diskette is not in use.
jacket
access window
Opening in the case where a disk passes in front of the read/write head of a floppy disk drive.
external floppy disk drive
Stand-alone device that is linked by cable to a computer; it is used to read and write data on a diskette.
cassette drive
Device used to read and record data on a cassette recording tape.
cassette
Rigid case that contains a recording tape on which data can be recorded.