Lost Formats Preservation Society The society was founded in 2000 with the design of Emigre issue 57. Its sole purpose is to save formats from obscurity. This overview of Lost Formats is not presented in any particular order and not in any way complete. Further explanation about this collection can be read below (scroll all the way down).



MagneticAudioTape



Dimensions: various

Storage Capacity: various

Manufacturer: AEG



Developed in 1930’s Germany, brought to the US and introduced by Bing Crosby to pre-record his weekly radio show, ‘in order to have more golftime’. He would also be the first to use Ampex videotape. Dimensions: variousStorage Capacity: variousManufacturer: AEGDeveloped in 1930’s Germany, brought to the US and introduced by Bing Crosby to pre-record his weekly radio show, ‘in order to have more golftime’. He would also be the first to use Ampex videotape.



MiniDisc



Dimensions: 70 x 67.5 x 5 mm

Storage Capacity: up to 160 Mb

Manufacturer: Sony



Introduced in 1991 to compete with the popular Compact Audio Cassette. It had the advantage of recordability over the read- only Compact Disc. Dimensions: 70 x 67.5 x 5 mmStorage Capacity: up to 160 MbManufacturer: SonyIntroduced in 1991 to compete with the popular Compact Audio Cassette. It had the advantage of recordability over the read- only Compact Disc.



FloppyDisk



Dimensions: 5.25 x 5.25 inch

Storage Capacity: up to 1.2 Mb

Manufacturer: Dysan Corp.



Introduced in 1976 as replacement for IBM’s 8 inch FloppyDisk. Later has been made redundant after a battle between 2.0, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.5, 3.25, and 4.0" formats. The 3.5" format won. Dimensions: 5.25 x 5.25 inchStorage Capacity: up to 1.2 MbManufacturer: Dysan Corp.Introduced in 1976 as replacement for IBM’s 8 inch FloppyDisk. Later has been made redundant after a battle between 2.0, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.5, 3.25, and 4.0" formats. The 3.5" format won.



DigitalVersatileDisc



Dimensions: 12 x 12 cm

Storage Capacity: up to 7.2 Gb

Manufacturer: Various



DVD wasn’t developed by one single company, but when rivaling teams of developers used different technologies, the computer industry demanded a standard. This was introduced in 1995. Dimensions: 12 x 12 cmStorage Capacity: up to 7.2 GbManufacturer: VariousDVD wasn’t developed by one single company, but when rivaling teams of developers used different technologies, the computer industry demanded a standard. This was introduced in 1995.



Jaz



Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.5 inch Storage Capacity: up to 2 Gb

Manufacturer: Iomega



Large capacity removable cartridge system, big brother to Iomega’s once successful Zip. Introduced in 1996. Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.5 inch Storage Capacity: up to 2 GbManufacturer: IomegaLarge capacity removable cartridge system, big brother to Iomega’s once successful Zip. Introduced in 1996.



VideoHomeSystem



Dimensions: 18.7 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm

Storage Capacity: up to 4 hrs

Manufacturer: JVC



Introduced in 1976. Originally the only competitor to Sony’s superior Betamax, won the battle with better marketing. Was later developed into smaller formats, and formats with a higher resolution. Dimensions: 18.7 x 10.2 x 2.5 cmStorage Capacity: up to 4 hrsManufacturer: JVCIntroduced in 1976. Originally the only competitor to Sony’s superior Betamax, won the battle with better marketing. Was later developed into smaller formats, and formats with a higher resolution.



VideoEight



Dimensions: 66 x 48 x 12.2 mm Storage Capacity: 90 min

Manufacturer: Sony



In 1988 Sony came up with this 8mm video tape in order to be able to manufacture even smaller videocams than possible with the existing VHS compact. Later evolved to Hi8. Dimensions: 66 x 48 x 12.2 mm Storage Capacity: 90 minManufacturer: SonyIn 1988 Sony came up with this 8mm video tape in order to be able to manufacture even smaller videocams than possible with the existing VHS compact. Later evolved to Hi8.



PocketDisc



Dimensions: 4 x 4 inch

Storage Capacity: probably 3.5'

Manufacturer: Americom



Also known as ‘Hip Pocket-Record’. Made between 1966 and 1969, they were small flexi discs to carry around in your pocket! The best thing about it: they were sold in vending machines for 50 cents. Dimensions: 4 x 4 inchStorage Capacity: probably 3.5'Manufacturer: AmericomAlso known as ‘Hip Pocket-Record’. Made between 1966 and 1969, they were small flexi discs to carry around in your pocket! The best thing about it: they were sold in vending machines for 50 cents.



DiamondDisc



Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 0.25 inch Storage Capacity: 2 x 5 min Manufacturer: Edison



Although Thomas Edison was opposed to discs, cylinders were getting outdated. His team secretly developed the first vinyl disc to be played with a diamond stylus. Introduced in 1912. Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 0.25 inch Storage Capacity: 2 x 5 min Manufacturer: EdisonAlthough Thomas Edison was opposed to discs, cylinders were getting outdated. His team secretly developed the first vinyl disc to be played with a diamond stylus. Introduced in 1912.



FourTrack



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: Fidelipac



Invented by George Muntz in 1963, and was initially called FideliPac. It was only available for custom installed car players. Transformed into EightTrack later the same year.





Advanced Intelligence Tape



Dimensions: 95 x 62.5 x 15 mm

Storage Capacity: up to 520 GB

Manufacturer: Sony



Introduced by Sony in 1996.

Referred to by some as ‘ the medium of last resort’ . A slow but cheap 8 mm back-up tape cartridge. Also available in WORM (write-once read-many) format.





VideoCassetteRecording (VCR)



Dimensions: 14.4 x 12.55 x 4 cm

Storage Capacity: up to 130 min

Manufacturer: Philips



When Sony introduced their U-Matic system, Philips responded in 1972 with the VCR system. Both were initially aimed at the professional market, but in 1974 VCR was widely available.









Click!



Dimensions: ‘matchbook size’ Storage Capacity: 40 mb

Manufacturer: Iomega



Iomega’s 1997 attempt to jump in on the small-memory-carriers-for-portable- devices-action. Dimensions: ‘matchbook size’ Storage Capacity: 40 mbManufacturer: IomegaIomega’s 1997 attempt to jump in on the small-memory-carriers-for-portable- devices-action.



IntelliVision



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: 4 to 12 k Manufacturer: Mattel Electronics



Introduced by Mattel in 1980, but when the videogames market started booming supplies couldn’t catch up. Discontinued in 1984. Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: 4 to 12 k Manufacturer: Mattel ElectronicsIntroduced by Mattel in 1980, but when the videogames market started booming supplies couldn’t catch up. Discontinued in 1984.



ID-1 Digital Tape



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: up to 96 GB Manufacturer: unknown



It took 206 of these tapes to hold the data of the Space Shuttle Endeavor’s eleven day mapping-the-world-in-3D- mission of 2002. Used for digital imagery as well as generic data storage. Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: up to 96 GB Manufacturer: unknownIt took 206 of these tapes to hold the data of the Space Shuttle Endeavor’s eleven day mapping-the-world-in-3D- mission of 2002. Used for digital imagery as well as generic data storage.



SyJet



Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.8 x 0.3 inch

Storage Capacity: 1.5 GB

Manufacturer: SyQuest



Introduced in 1997 as a follow-up to the much larger SyQuest discs and competing against Iomega’s 1 GB Jaz in the heat of the High Density Removable Storage War of the 1990’s. Dimensions: 3.7 x 3.8 x 0.3 inchStorage Capacity: 1.5 GBManufacturer: SyQuestIntroduced in 1997 as a follow-up to the much larger SyQuest discs and competing against Iomega’s 1 GB Jaz in the heat of the High Density Removable Storage War of the 1990’s.



9 Track Open Reel Tape



Dimensions: 6 to 10.5 inch

Storage Capacity: up to 180 MB

Manufacturer: IBM



Reel-to-reel system tape, mostly found on mainframe computers. Slightly vulnerable and now completely extinct. Dimensions: 6 to 10.5 inchStorage Capacity: up to 180 MBManufacturer: IBMReel-to-reel system tape, mostly found on mainframe computers. Slightly vulnerable and now completely extinct.



PhotoDisc



Dimensions: 12 x 12 cm

Storage Capacity: 650 mb

Manufacturer: Kodak



Kodak launched its system to supply digitally scanned images of photographic exposures in 1992. This was before the digital camera-revolution. Dimensions: 12 x 12 cmStorage Capacity: 650 mbManufacturer: KodakKodak launched its system to supply digitally scanned images of photographic exposures in 1992. This was before the digital camera-revolution.



VecTrex



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: 64 k Manufacturer: GCE



Introduced in 1982, but didn’t survive the big 1984 video game crash, when consumers massively opted for pc’s. Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: 64 k Manufacturer: GCEIntroduced in 1982, but didn’t survive the big 1984 video game crash, when consumers massively opted for pc’s.



CompactCassette



Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 0.4 inch Storage Capacity: 60/90/120 min.

Manufacturer: Norelco (Philips)



Introduced in 1966 as a convenient way of recording and playing music in home and car. In 1982 it overtook the LP’s dominance after Sony’s popular Walkman was introduced, but was surpassed by Philips’ CD in 1993. Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 0.4 inch Storage Capacity: 60/90/120 min.Manufacturer: Norelco (Philips)Introduced in 1966 as a convenient way of recording and playing music in home and car. In 1982 it overtook the LP’s dominance after Sony’s popular Walkman was introduced, but was surpassed by Philips’ CD in 1993.



SmartMediaCard



Dimensions: 45 X 37 X 0.76 mm

Storage Capacity: 16 to 128 mb

Manufacturer: Toshiba



Initially called Solid State Floppy Disk Cards, but that probably didn’t sound right. Mostly used in digital camera’s and MP3-players. Dimensions: 45 X 37 X 0.76 mmStorage Capacity: 16 to 128 mbManufacturer: ToshibaInitially called Solid State Floppy Disk Cards, but that probably didn’t sound right. Mostly used in digital camera’s and MP3-players.



Telstar



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: 3 games

Manufacturer: Coleco 1978.



Contained one of the early pong games, and came with a triangular console containing pong-like paddle knobs, a steering wheel with shift lever and a gun! Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: 3 gamesManufacturer: Coleco 1978.Contained one of the early pong games, and came with a triangular console containing pong-like paddle knobs, a steering wheel with shift lever and a gun!



Magneto Optical Disc



Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 inch

Storage Capacity: up to 5.2 GB

Manufacturer: 3M



Launched in 1985, this is a hybrid of laser- and magnetic technology, the same later used in Sony’s MiniDisc. Also available in 5.25". Larger capacity MO discs are still being developed. Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 inchStorage Capacity: up to 5.2 GBManufacturer: 3MLaunched in 1985, this is a hybrid of laser- and magnetic technology, the same later used in Sony’s MiniDisc. Also available in 5.25". Larger capacity MO discs are still being developed.



EzFlyer



Dimensions: 3.88 x 3.83 x 0.39 inch Storage Capacity: 200/235 Mb

Manufacturer: Syquest



Follow-up for the SyQuest EZ, with a capacity of 135 mb. Never a serious competitor to Iomega’s Zip, probably due to lack of consumer trust after serious problems with earlier SyQuest systems. Dimensions: 3.88 x 3.83 x 0.39 inch Storage Capacity: 200/235 MbManufacturer: SyquestFollow-up for the SyQuest EZ, with a capacity of 135 mb. Never a serious competitor to Iomega’s Zip, probably due to lack of consumer trust after serious problems with earlier SyQuest systems.



PaperPunchCard



Dimensions: Various

Storage Capacity: 80 columns Manufacturer: IBM



Being able to store 80 characters per card programmers would try anything to economize use of card space, including shortening dates to their last two digits. Thus responsible for ‘Y2K’. Used from 1890 to the 1970’s. Dimensions: VariousStorage Capacity: 80 columns Manufacturer: IBMBeing able to store 80 characters per card programmers would try anything to economize use of card space, including shortening dates to their last two digits. Thus responsible for ‘Y2K’. Used from 1890 to the 1970’s.



Travan



Dimensions: 14.6 x 93 x 72 mm

Storage Capacity: up to 1.6 GB

Manufacturer: 3M



According to some the best thing to say about it is that it’s cheap. According to others it should not be used in critical applications, and that critical kinda means, ‘if you want to recover your data’. Dimensions: 14.6 x 93 x 72 mmStorage Capacity: up to 1.6 GBManufacturer: 3MAccording to some the best thing to say about it is that it’s cheap. According to others it should not be used in critical applications, and that critical kinda means, ‘if you want to recover your data’.



TelDec



Dimensions: 8 x 8 inch

Storage Capacity: 10 min

Manufacturer: Telefunken/Decca



A floppy grooved PVC Disc inside a paper caddy could store 10 minutes of black & white video, needing 12 disc changes for a 2 hour movie. Introduced in 1975. Dimensions: 8 x 8 inchStorage Capacity: 10 minManufacturer: Telefunken/DeccaA floppy grooved PVC Disc inside a paper caddy could store 10 minutes of black & white video, needing 12 disc changes for a 2 hour movie. Introduced in 1975.



Diskette



Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.08 inch

Storage Capacity: 1.44mb

Manufacturer: various Dimensions: 3.5 x 3.5 x 0.08 inchStorage Capacity: 1.44mbManufacturer: various



PhonoVision



Dimensions: 10 inch

Storage Capacity: about 3 min

Manufacturer: J. Baird/Columbia



There are only six Phonovision discs known to exist. These one-sided wax discs contained 30-line moving images. in 1927! Dimensions: 10 inchStorage Capacity: about 3 minManufacturer: J. Baird/ColumbiaThere are only six Phonovision discs known to exist. These one-sided wax discs contained 30-line moving images. in 1927!



CapacitanceElectronicDisc



Dimensions: 12 x 12 inch

Storage Capacity: 2 x 60 min

Manufacturer: RCA



CED was a lubricated (!) pvc videodisc in a caddy. The caddy was inserted in a machine, the disc was unloaded and the empty caddy ejected. Worked with a diamond stylus with titanium electrode. 1981–1986. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inchStorage Capacity: 2 x 60 minManufacturer: RCACED was a lubricated (!) pvc videodisc in a caddy. The caddy was inserted in a machine, the disc was unloaded and the empty caddy ejected. Worked with a diamond stylus with titanium electrode. 1981–1986.



NeoGeo



Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 3 cm

Storage Capacity: 41.25 MB

Manufacturer: SNK



Introduced in 1990. At its time the largest cartridge in any videogame system, but due to the high quality, price and exclusivity new games appeared troughout the nineties, and well into the naughties. Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 3 cmStorage Capacity: 41.25 MBManufacturer: SNKIntroduced in 1990. At its time the largest cartridge in any videogame system, but due to the high quality, price and exclusivity new games appeared troughout the nineties, and well into the naughties.



VideoLongPlayer



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



TelCan



Dimensions: 0.25 inch tape reel

Storage Capacity: 2 x 15 min

Manufacturer: NEVC



In order to record television broadcasts on ordinary two-track tape, the TelCan recorder ran the tape along its recordingheads at a speed of 11 km/h (10 feet per second). Introduced in 1963. Dimensions: 0.25 inch tape reelStorage Capacity: 2 x 15 minManufacturer: NEVCIn order to record television broadcasts on ordinary two-track tape, the TelCan recorder ran the tape along its recordingheads at a speed of 11 km/h (10 feet per second). Introduced in 1963.



EightTrack



Dimensions: 5.25 x 4 x 0.9 inch

Storage Capacity: 80 min

Manufacturer: RCA



William Lear (of Lear Jets) built FourTrack players into his jets. Dissatisfied with the technology he further developed it into the EightTrack format. Dimensions: 5.25 x 4 x 0.9 inchStorage Capacity: 80 minManufacturer: RCAWilliam Lear (of Lear Jets) built FourTrack players into his jets. Dissatisfied with the technology he further developed it into the EightTrack format.



CompactDisc



Dimensions: 12 x 12 cm

Storage Capacity: 74 min

Manufacturer: Sony/Philips



After the development of DiscoVision, (LaserDisc), it was a small step to an optical audiodisc. In conjunction with Sony the CD was introduced in 1980. The centerhole got it’s size from a ‘dubbeltje’ (Dutch 10-cents piece). Dimensions: 12 x 12 cmStorage Capacity: 74 minManufacturer: Sony/PhilipsAfter the development of DiscoVision, (LaserDisc), it was a small step to an optical audiodisc. In conjunction with Sony the CD was introduced in 1980. The centerhole got it’s size from a ‘dubbeltje’ (Dutch 10-cents piece).



SuperDisc



Dimensions: unknown Storage

Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknown StorageCapacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



TwelveInchVinylRecord



Dimensions: 12 x 12 inch

Storage Capacity: 2 x 45 min

Manufacturer: CBS



LongPlay record, aimed at an audience for classical music, movie soundtracks and show tunes, but became a much larger success than anticipated. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inchStorage Capacity: 2 x 45 minManufacturer: CBSLongPlay record, aimed at an audience for classical music, movie soundtracks and show tunes, but became a much larger success than anticipated.



ViewMaster



Dimensions: about 3.5 inch

Storage Capacity: 7 pics/stereo Manufacturer: Sawyers



Introduced in 1939. Viewmaster was a stereoviewer which used paper reels with little slides. Viewers were available with back illumination, there were projectors and there was even a ‘talking’ variety. Dimensions: about 3.5 inchStorage Capacity: 7 pics/stereo Manufacturer: SawyersIntroduced in 1939. Viewmaster was a stereoviewer which used paper reels with little slides. Viewers were available with back illumination, there were projectors and there was even a ‘talking’ variety.



Video2000



Dimensions: not yet available

Storage Capacity: 2 x 1 hr

Manufacturer: Philips



Albeit superior to VHS and BetaMax, Philips’ Videosystem just came too late. Although some say that their reluctancy to allow porn being distributed on the format hasn’t helped it either. Dimensions: not yet availableStorage Capacity: 2 x 1 hrManufacturer: PhilipsAlbeit superior to VHS and BetaMax, Philips’ Videosystem just came too late. Although some say that their reluctancy to allow porn being distributed on the format hasn’t helped it either.



DVD RAM



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



SyQuest



Dimensions: unknown Storage

Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknown StorageCapacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



U-Matic



Dimensions: 8 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 3/1"

Storage Capacity: up to 60s min

Manufacturer: Sony



Launched in 1971, and mostly aimed at the professional market. It quickly became the industry’s standard and remained so for the next 25 years. Dimensions: 8 5/8 x 5 3/8 x 1 3/1"Storage Capacity: up to 60s minManufacturer: SonyLaunched in 1971, and mostly aimed at the professional market. It quickly became the industry’s standard and remained so for the next 25 years.



Playtape



Dimensions: 3 x 2.8 x 9.5 inch

Storage Capacity: 30 min

Manufacturer: Sears/MGM



Endless tape loop similar to 4Track and 8Track, but this was a 2Track Cartridge, meant as replacement for a transistor radio. Only produced between 1967 and 1968. Dimensions: 3 x 2.8 x 9.5 inchStorage Capacity: 30 minManufacturer: Sears/MGMEndless tape loop similar to 4Track and 8Track, but this was a 2Track Cartridge, meant as replacement for a transistor radio. Only produced between 1967 and 1968.



CompactFlashCard



Dimensions: 43 x 36 x 3.3 mm

Storage Capacity: 16 mb to 1 gb

Manufacturer: SanDisk



One of many, but many say the best small memory card. Introduced in 1994, it was based on the popular PC Card but soon became the most popular card. Dimensions: 43 x 36 x 3.3 mmStorage Capacity: 16 mb to 1 gbManufacturer: SanDiskOne of many, but many say the best small memory card. Introduced in 1994, it was based on the popular PC Card but soon became the most popular card.



DecTape



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



CartridgeSystemTape



Dimensions: unknown Storage

Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknown StorageCapacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



VinylCylinder



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



BetaMax



Dimensions: 155 x 95 x 25 mm

Storage Capacity: 120 min

Manufacturer: Sony



From 1974. In 1976 Universal Studios filed a lawsuit against Sony for copyright infringement, stating that home taping off-the-air was illegal. Sony won, but BetaMax lost the battle against VHS. Dimensions: 155 x 95 x 25 mmStorage Capacity: 120 minManufacturer: SonyFrom 1974. In 1976 Universal Studios filed a lawsuit against Sony for copyright infringement, stating that home taping off-the-air was illegal. Sony won, but BetaMax lost the battle against VHS.



DigitalAudioTape



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



DiscoVision



Dimensions: 8 x 8 inch

Storage Capacity: 2 x 30 min Manufacturer: MCA/Philips



Replay-only video optical disc system, first demonstrated in 1972. MCA and Philips were both developing a very similar format, and decided to join hands. Same as (and later became) LaserDisc. Dimensions: 8 x 8 inchStorage Capacity: 2 x 30 min Manufacturer: MCA/PhilipsReplay-only video optical disc system, first demonstrated in 1972. MCA and Philips were both developing a very similar format, and decided to join hands. Same as (and later became) LaserDisc.



VideoHomeSystem



Dimensions: 18.7 x 10.2 x 2.5 cm

Storage Capacity: up to 4 hrs

Manufacturer: JVC



Introduced in 1976. Originally the only competitor to Sony’s superior Betamax, won the battle with better marketing. Was later developed into smaller formats, and formats with a higher resolution. Dimensions: 18.7 x 10.2 x 2.5 cmStorage Capacity: up to 4 hrsManufacturer: JVCIntroduced in 1976. Originally the only competitor to Sony’s superior Betamax, won the battle with better marketing. Was later developed into smaller formats, and formats with a higher resolution.



MemoryStick



Dimensions: 5 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm

Storage Capacity: 4 mb – 1 gb

Manufacturer: Sony



From Sony’s introduction in 1998: ‘Attention Humanoid: I am the Memory Stick. I am the Future. Enter my World of Infinite Connections’. Dimensions: 5 x 2.1 x 0.2 cmStorage Capacity: 4 mb – 1 gbManufacturer: SonyFrom Sony’s introduction in 1998: ‘Attention Humanoid: I am the Memory Stick. I am the Future. Enter my World of Infinite Connections’.



MicroCassette



Dimensions: 2.2 5 x 1.5 x 0.3 inch

Storage Capacity: up to 90 min

Manufacturer: Olympus



Not to be mistaken with the MiniCassette which is slightly larger. Later joined by the PicoCassette. As seen in dictaphones and answering machines. Dimensions: 2.2 5 x 1.5 x 0.3 inchStorage Capacity: up to 90 minManufacturer: OlympusNot to be mistaken with the MiniCassette which is slightly larger. Later joined by the PicoCassette. As seen in dictaphones and answering machines.



VideoHomeSystemCompact



Dimensions: not yet available

Storage Capacity: 60 min

Manufacturer: not yet available



In 1982 this much smaller VHS tape tried to put an end to the ridiculously huge videocamera’s. With an adapter they were made compatible with normal VHS players. Dimensions: not yet availableStorage Capacity: 60 minManufacturer: not yet availableIn 1982 this much smaller VHS tape tried to put an end to the ridiculously huge videocamera’s. With an adapter they were made compatible with normal VHS players.



QIC



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



Ditto



Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.1 x 0.5 inch

Storage Capacity: up to 7 gb

Manufacturer: Iomega



After the success of its Zip and Jaz, Iomega came up with this Backup Tape in 1995. Otherwise exactly the same as Quarter Inch Cartridge. Dimensions: 2.4 x 3.1 x 0.5 inchStorage Capacity: up to 7 gbManufacturer: IomegaAfter the success of its Zip and Jaz, Iomega came up with this Backup Tape in 1995. Otherwise exactly the same as Quarter Inch Cartridge.



SteelWireReel



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown



Introduced in 1889 by Valdemar Poulsen after an invention by Oberlin Smith. First Practical Use: 1900, the Telegraphone, a telephonic answering machine! Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknownIntroduced in 1889 by Valdemar Poulsen after an invention by Oberlin Smith. First Practical Use: 1900, the Telegraphone, a telephonic answering machine!



CompactVideoCassette



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



ThirtyChannelPaperTape



Dimensions: various

Storage Capacity: 400000 digits

Manufacturer: IBM



Predessesor to all of the modern day tape systems, which themselves are almost obsolete. Wouldn’t have helped the ‘paperless office’ anyway. Dimensions: variousStorage Capacity: 400000 digitsManufacturer: IBMPredessesor to all of the modern day tape systems, which themselves are almost obsolete. Wouldn’t have helped the ‘paperless office’ anyway.



Visc



Dimensions: 12 x 12 inch

Storage Capacity: 2 x 1 hr

Manufacturer: Matsushita



Visc was a vinyl (video) record, developed in 1978. It was never launched, possibly due to the development by JVC, Matsushita’s partner, of the more sophisticated CED/SelectaVision system. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inchStorage Capacity: 2 x 1 hrManufacturer: MatsushitaVisc was a vinyl (video) record, developed in 1978. It was never launched, possibly due to the development by JVC, Matsushita’s partner, of the more sophisticated CED/SelectaVision system.



DigitalCompactCassette



Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 0.4 inch

Storage Capacity: 45 to 105 min

Manufacturer: Philips



First seen in the fall of 1992, it was meant to be a replacement for analog tapes. As it turned out, DCC could not compete with MiniDisc and DAT. Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 0.4 inchStorage Capacity: 45 to 105 minManufacturer: PhilipsFirst seen in the fall of 1992, it was meant to be a replacement for analog tapes. As it turned out, DCC could not compete with MiniDisc and DAT.



EighteenTrackTape



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown

Manufacturer: unknown Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknownManufacturer: unknown



CompactDiscInteractive



Dimensions: 12 x 12 cm

Storage Capacity: 650 mb

Manufacturer: Philips/Sony



Interactive CD format that came with its own hardware and software operating system, hooked up to a television, which was praised for its ease-of-use. Dimensions: 12 x 12 cmStorage Capacity: 650 mbManufacturer: Philips/SonyInteractive CD format that came with its own hardware and software operating system, hooked up to a television, which was praised for its ease-of-use.



DesktopHolographic DS



Dimensions: unknown

Storage Capacity: unknown Manufacturer: unknown



DesktopHolographicDataStorage, the holy grail of formats since polaroid started researching 3-d holographic data storage in the 60’s. IBM took over and promised it to be ready for home use by 2003... Dimensions: unknownStorage Capacity: unknown Manufacturer: unknownDesktopHolographicDataStorage, the holy grail of formats since polaroid started researching 3-d holographic data storage in the 60’s. IBM took over and promised it to be ready for home use by 2003...



Longlisted:



Wax Cylinder, VidiCord, Silvatone, Quadraplex, V-Cord, CartriVision, AcuTrack, MavicaVideoCard, DataPac, PolygramoVision, SparQ, Bernoulli, PocketRocker, SecureDigitalCard, MicroDrive, ChromaDisc, OptiDisc, Elcaset, SoundTape, Tapette.





Wax Cylinder, VidiCord, Silvatone, Quadraplex, V-Cord, CartriVision, AcuTrack, MavicaVideoCard, DataPac, PolygramoVision, SparQ, Bernoulli, PocketRocker, SecureDigitalCard, MicroDrive, ChromaDisc, OptiDisc, Elcaset, SoundTape, Tapette.