Verbatim Americas - The first 1GB hard drive was released by IBM in 1980. It weighed roughly 550 pounds and cost $40,000. #FunFactFriday | Facebook
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DYK In 1980, the first 1GB hard disk drive was announced and weighed about 550 pounds(approx. 250kg) that costed $40,000. The hard disk was created by... | By TBM (Trans Business Machines)Facebook
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