38" computer disk recently acquired

[Urbancountryman]

Greetings
I am an avid collector though not in computers. I recently purchased this 38" computer disc from the daughter of an engineer that either created it or used it at a US university. I would like to learn more about it but would also consider serious offers.

Regards
Alan
Oldstone@northnet.org

 

[EverythingIBM]

I'm not aware of anyone who collects unusable platters (and/or for exuberant amounts of money).

 

[pontus]

Really hard to say. Is there any markings or text?

Here is a drive made by Bryant, the size is similar:

And here is another:
http://www.grandideastudio.com/portfolio/hard-drive-coffee-table/

I wouldn't mind it on my wall, but it would not be worth shipping.

 

[luvit]

You have a 2 mega what? Ha ha, you'll never fill-up a 2MB hard disk..

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[k2x4b524[]

And just what would a serious offer be on what is either a steel or aluminum plate, with spindle hole, and coated in a magnetic recording surface? Bear in mind that something this awkward, would most likely have shipping that is prohibitive in cost?

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Greetings
I am an avid collector though not in computers. I recently purchased this 38" computer disc from the daughter of an engineer that either created it or used it at a US university. I would like to learn more about it but would also consider serious offers.

Regards
Alan
Oldstone@northnet.org

 

[SomeGuy]

That would make one large hard drive wall clock.

 

[barythrin]

That would make one large hard drive wall clock.

With an air horn for the alarm.

 

[Tr3vor]

Really hard to say. Is there any markings or text?

Here is a drive made by Bryant, the size is similar:

Whoa, that thing is huge. I wonder how fast the disks spun, being that large.

 

[Al Kossow]

Whoa, that thing is huge. I wonder how fast the disks spun, being that large.

900 or 1200 RPM
http://bitsavers.org/pdf/bryant