cassette drive
A 'cassette drive' was a key component in early computing and audio technology, facilitating data and audio storage on magnetic tape cassettes.
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Definition
C1Computing
(technical, historical)A device used to read and write data stored on magnetic tape cassettes, commonly used in older computer systems.
Example
- The Commodore 64 used a cassette drive for data storage.
B2Audio Technology
(technical, historical)A mechanism in a cassette deck that advances or rewinds the tape by spinning the spools.
Example
- The cassette drive in the tape deck was malfunctioning, making it impossible to play the tape.
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