Talk:Tape

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[edit] Name?

Uhh... were they ever actually called tapes? I'm sure a better name can be found for these things. --From Andoria with Love 23:33, 20 Sep 2005 (EDT)

Are these the same as Microtapes? Jaf 15:14, 27 March 2006 (UTC)Jaf

they were consistantly called "tapes" throughout the series, and thier mechanics were never discussed --The Rev 18:38, 28 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] When is A Tape Not A Tape

When Star Trek was created, audio and video tape recording technology was just leaving its infancy, and while other storage media were alluded to (e.g., memory banks), it appears that no other term had the same appeal for the writers. Of course, "tape" might have has much connection to the actual medium as film or disks. If the use of the word "tape" is a mere sloppy colloquialism, then I point "Tomorrow is Yesterday" as evidence. The sheer delight on Sulu's face when he sees 1/2 inch computer tape at the air base can come only from someone whose technology is far beyond such things. --GNDN 03:27, 10 September 2006 (UTC)