CHM Revolution

Date Introduced

1976

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

overall: 3 3/8 in x 5 1/2 in x 8 3/4 in

Manufacturer

Shugart Associates

Credit Line

Gift of Shrikant Desai

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Location

US

Keywords

magnetic; mechanical

Object ID

102677915p

Memory Type

Magnetic disk

Word processing manufacturers like Wang were anxious for disks smaller than 8 inches. The design that became the popular 5¼ inch disk was inspired by the size of a cocktail napkin. Because the drive could fit in a PC, it revolutionized personal data storage.