Cassette Tape

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A cassette tape is an obsolete magnetic tape recording format, commonly used in the past for both audio and data storage purposes. It was introduced by Philips in 1962 and gained widespread popularity due to its portability and affordability. The cassette tape featured a small plastic case housing a long, thin strip of magnetic tape that could be wound on and off two spools using the built-in mechanisms. Despite its obsolescence, the cassette tape remains popular among collectors and nostalgia enthusiasts.