Name: Anonymous 2009-10-20 7:04
Having a lot of TV series I was wanting to backup I decided that instead of buying a lot of DVD discs it would be easier to store everything on tape. I don't have to worry about scratches appearing, or accidentally dropping the thing as easily, plus since some DAT tapes have 400GB of storage, this would seem to be the perfect solution. Only one problem...I know absolutely nothing about tape drives, or what kind of tapes I should get.
I have looked at newegg, and have noticed that recent models are around $350 and up, and have noticed that they are different types of tape. Also, when looking at ebay, I noticed that they are some outdated tape drives that go for $100. Why is this? Is it that only certain kinds of tape can be used on them (in other words the older drives won't accept newer tapes that have well over 200+ GB of storage)?
Anyway, sorry If I sound painfully ignorant on what I'm talking about, but as stated earlier, I know nothing what-so-ever about this, so any help would be appreciated.
I have looked at newegg, and have noticed that recent models are around $350 and up, and have noticed that they are different types of tape. Also, when looking at ebay, I noticed that they are some outdated tape drives that go for $100. Why is this? Is it that only certain kinds of tape can be used on them (in other words the older drives won't accept newer tapes that have well over 200+ GB of storage)?
Anyway, sorry If I sound painfully ignorant on what I'm talking about, but as stated earlier, I know nothing what-so-ever about this, so any help would be appreciated.