Computer Peripheral [Disk Doubler]
Object detail
Accession number
2017.68
Description
Disk Doubler, device for doubling diskette storage space. Pink square cardboard box with a picture of a blue floppy disk and titled “DISK® DOUBLER”. Object is stored in its original packaging. On front “DISK® / OUBLER / Made in Taiwan” with a picture of two hands demonstrating how it works. On back “DISK® DOUBLER / DOUBLES / DISKETTE / STORAGE / SPACE” with a picture of a disk doubler with eyes and mouth eating a floppy disk and the original price sicker is attached “2778 / $8.95”. Printed on each side of the box is “SAVE / MONEY!! / ∙DOUBLES DISKETTE / STORAGE SPACE / ∙ CUT SQUARE NOTCH / FOR USERS OF / APPLE, II, II+, IIe, IIc, III / FRANKLIN, ∙ ATARI & COMMODORE”. “DISK ® / DOUBLER” is printed on top and bottom of the box. Disk Doubler: blue metal body with plastic cap on bottom with gold coloured “MADE IN TAIWAN” sticker. Spring punch mechanism.
Marks
DISK® / OUBLER / Made in Taiwan
DISK® OUBLER / DOUBLES / DISKETTE / STORAGE / SPACE
2778 / $8.95 Printed
MADE IN TAIWAN Printed
SAVE / MONEY!! / ∙DOUBLES DISKETTE / STORAGE SPACE / ∙ CUT SQUARE NOTCH / FOR USERS OF / APPLE, II, II+, IIe, IIc, III / FRANKLIN, ∙ ATARI & COMMODORE
DISK® OUBLER / DOUBLES / DISKETTE / STORAGE / SPACE
2778 / $8.95 Printed
MADE IN TAIWAN Printed
SAVE / MONEY!! / ∙DOUBLES DISKETTE / STORAGE SPACE / ∙ CUT SQUARE NOTCH / FOR USERS OF / APPLE, II, II+, IIe, IIc, III / FRANKLIN, ∙ ATARI & COMMODORE
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Computer Peripheral [Disk Doubler], 2017.68. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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