History (1998): First HDD for Sub-$1,000 PCs From Seagate

ST321 with 2.1GB, less than $100

By Jean Jacques Maleval | February 7, 2022 at 2:01 pm

Seagate Technology took its competition by surprise with the announcement of the first HDD specifically designed for sub-$1,000 OEM desktop computer systems.

History 1998 Seagate Hdd Sub $1,000 Pcs

The most important news as far as the drive is concerned, that is to say, its price, has not yet been revealed.

“It will cost less than $100,” was all Seagate Europe’s spokesperson had to say.

Specs are: 2.1GB capacity, 3.5-inch form factor, Ultra ATA interface, 11ms average seek, MR heads, EPRML, low acoustics, 150G non-operational shock, advanced power management for energy conservation.

Sample quantities have already gone to OEMs and production will begin during 3Q98.

This article is an abstract of news published on issue 126 on July 1998 from the former paper version of Computer Data Storage Newsletter.