Disk Drive [Commodore CBM 4040]

Object detail

Accession number

2014.161.2

Maker

Commodore Electronics Limited

Production period

1970s

Description

Commodore CBM Model 4040 dual drive floppy disk. Cream painted metal case with black plastic front and spaces two insert two disks. Vents on sides and reverse. Black label with make and model on front. Black power cord and detached grey cable for linking to computer.

Brief History

This floppy disk drive was used with a Commodore PET computer purchased in Auckland in 1978 and used in Tauranga, predominantly for business use.

Marks

commodore CBM / Model 4040 dual drive / floppy disk Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Credit Line

Commodore Electronics Limited. 1978. Disk Drive [Commodore CBM 4040], 2014.161.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Drive, Data Drive, Disk Tools & Equipment for Communication Data Processing T&E Peripherals

Subject

Computers <C> Commodore computers <C> CBM (Computer) <C> Data disk drives

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

Subject auto tags

Product Audio equipment Font Gadget Gas Technology Box Rectangle Computer hardware Multimedia

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