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How much did IBM's first hard drive weigh?

1.1 tonsAbout 1 tonnes · Hefty

About a ton. The 1956 IBM 350 held about 5 million characters.

That's about 12 big red kangaroos at about 190 lb (85 kg) each.

1.1 tons
a baby elephant

By weight: the first hard drive is about 10× heavier than a baby elephant.

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