The Hard Disk That Changed the World - IBM 305 RAMAC

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Brian Lanning wrote:
>> It actually sounds surprisingly good in comparison to rates for a 709
>> system,
>> from the 1961 BRL report:
>>    Monthly Rental, average system: $55,200
>>    (from: http://ed-thelen.org/comp-hist/BRL61-ibm0709.html)
>>
>> It's not clear exactly what is included in these so there may be some
>> apples
>> and oranges comparision there, but it gives you an idea of what big
>> organisations were willing to pay for some data processing in the period.
>>
>
> No wonder IBM thought a $6000 PC was a bargain.

Oh puhlease.

Peace...  Sridhar