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I recognize all but the large, black rectangle (Too big to be floppy?) on the left and the round thing on the right. What are those 2 things?
No, they were that big and indeed quite floppy, too (only half as thick as those 3.5" disks and from rather soft plastic).
Left to right:
I didn't know floppys (floppies?) got that big! I only recognize the 3.5 inch one from old Windows 98 physical installs.
My first had a 5 1/4, and I’ve seen the 8 inchers, but never had the pleasure of using one.
That sounded way dirtier than I meant.
From left to right:
5.25 in (130mm) and 3.5 in (90mm}
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floppy_disk
VHS tape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VHS
Compact Cassette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cassette_tape
Open-reel magnetic tape (as opposed to a cartridge or cassette)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-track_tape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetic-tape_data_storage
Punched card
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punched_card
See also:
108 Rare and Bizarre Media Types - The8BitGuy (much has been forgotten)
Bird Song
~~Not exactly sure what kind, but I think they‘re both forms of magnetic tape storage (cassette on the left, tape reel on the right)~~
(Edit: Got the one on the left wrong)
Side note: Tape storage is actually still pretty popular for long-term data storage!
The left one is a big floppy
Oh yeah, thanks!
Thats an 8" or 5.25" floppy on the left, there were 3 sizes:
That's a 5.25" floppy. Back when they were actually a bit floppy. Before that there was an 8" floppy.
Next to it is the 3.5" floppy that came much later.
5.25" were square, so maybe you're referring to the VHS that comes after the 3.5" floppy?
Edit: I should continue reading before replying.
3.5" floppy (left). Those badboys actually were floppy. Not sure about the other.