data storage devices [4]![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Electronic devices used to record or save data on a magnetic or optical medium.
diskette ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rigid case that contains a small flexible magnetic disk on which data can be written, erased and rewritten several times.
protect tab ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sliding part that covers the write protection notch; it protects the diskette against any accidental changes to its contents.
shutter ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Sliding part that covers the read slot when the diskette is not in use.
jacket ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
access window ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Opening in the case where a disk passes in front of the read/write head of a floppy disk drive.
external floppy disk drive ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Stand-alone device that is linked by cable to a computer; it is used to read and write data on a diskette.
cassette drive ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Device used to read and record data on a cassette recording tape.
cassette ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rigid case that contains a recording tape on which data can be recorded.