PC of the future (as predicted in 1954)

Ganssle group ^ | 12-07-04 | Ganssle

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Here's a removeable 20 MB disk platter I have lying around here:

They were thorwing it out at work at my old workplace (A cash register / POS system maker that goes way back) when they were moving the office. It was normally inside a plastic cartridge with a sealed cover, sealed until you needed to mount it on the drive. Not sure when exactly it dates from - 70's to early 80's, maybe? It was used on a minicomputer of some sort, can't recall what kind. It's got to be a good 16" across. I just took it as a curiosity.

[WildTurkey]

Not sure when exactly it dates from - 70's to early 80's, maybe? It was used on a minicomputer of some sort, can't recall what kind. It's got to be a good 16" across. I just took it as a curiosity.

Old DEC PDP-11 systems from the late 70's / early 80's.

[kinsman redeemer]

Do you place it on the gun rack?

[dalereed]

Nope, it's on the dash and I use it regularly

[Ranxerox]

Oh man, K&E! Top o' the line dude...

[Irish_Thatcherite]

Does it have a gramophone rewriter and a multimedia jukebox.

Also predicted: people will be able make phone calls with a wireless telephone - small enough to fit in a suitcase, with a rechargeable dry battery - like those used on wireless set.

You will also be able to watch your favourite motion picture - recorded on a gramophone!