Definition of Tape cartridge
A tape cartridge, also known as a tape cart, is a storage medium used for audio recording, video recording, or data storage that includes a magnetic tape housed in a plastic unit that contains a single reel for the tape.
The format has become obsolete as an audio and video format but still remains in use for data storage for enterprise and commercial use with new formats and enhanced updates still being released.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tape cartridge?
A tape cartridge, also known as a tape cart, is a storage medium used for audio recording, video recording, or data storage that includes a magnetic tape housed in a plastic unit that contains a single reel for the tape.
Sources & credits
- Wikipedia: Tape cartridge – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by Jason Curtis for the Museum of Obsolete Media ("Please attribute images to the ‘Museum of Obsolete Media’.") – CC BY-SA 4.0