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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