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Item Reference:
HW0321    
Machine Type:
Lilliput
Serial Number:
  Prototype 8 inch hard drive
  Lilliput was the initial code name for the Hursley developed hard drive that became Piccolo.

Lilliput used the rotary actuator technology, which first appeared in Gulliver. The prototype we have here is the proof of concept model that became Piccolo.
Date of Origin:
Donor:

Lilliput

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Lilliput

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Location:
On Display - HLG03 Commissioned By: Museum Until: