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1 GB of Computer Memory – 1980 vs 2009

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Here’s how far we’ve come since 1980 with respect to storage capacity. This image depicts 1 GB of memory from a mainframe in 1980 alongside a 1 GB chip from 2009.

1 GB of Memory

1 GB of Memory

Credit goes to MillionFace.com for the source image.

Written by Phil

April 8th, 2009 at 8:29 pm