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Tape drives are more stable backup choices because of their invulnerability to corruption.
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Is a tape drive more reliable than a standard drive?
A tape drive is a good back up source for storing your information.
Why should I get a tape drive instead of another hard drive?
Since they are not susceptible to viruses, tape drives are better for long-term storage. anonymous@oola.com
Would a bluray burner be better then a tape drive?
Well the discs will last longer than tape if stores right.
How much storage is on a tape drive?
LTO-4, the most recent standard in tape cartridges established in 2007, can hold up to 800GB of storage.
What is VHS tapes?
Video Home System, better known as VHS, is a video tape recording standard developed during the 1970s.
What brand of tape drive is better, HP or Sony?
Sony makes higher rated drives.
Tape streamer is it input or output?
A tape drive would be both input and output.When saving information, the computer is taking information and sending it to the tape. When reloading information, it is taking from the tape back into the computer again.
Is a tape drive fast enough for most users?
A tape drive is not a fast drive and not appropriate for most users.
Function of tape drive?
A tape drive is a device that stores computer data on magnetic tape, especially backup and achieving purpose.
What read and writes information on a tape?
A tape drive.
Examples of Magnetic tape storage?
tape drive
Will a tape drive allow me to install programs on it?
You can backup program data on a tape drive, but it is not recommended to run applications or programs from a tape drive. It is impractical because of the very high "seek times." A tape drive is geared more towards backup and storage.
