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5 MB hard drive in 1956 (lemmy.dbzer0.com)

submitted 1 year ago by sunglocto@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/pics@lemmy.world

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[–] user224@lemmy.sdf.org 8 points 1 year ago

If random source is to be trusted, it cost $34,500 in 1957. You could lease it for $3,200/month. The 2TB card is $180 in 2025.

Adjusted for 2025:
2TB MicroSD: $180
5MB HDD: $398,852.50 or $36,995.01/month

Adjusted for 1957:
2TB MicroSD: $15.70
5MB HDD: $34,500 or $3,200/month

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