Buffalo Japan is selling a transparent hard disk drive for its 50th anniversary

Blast from the past? In 1998, Buffalo Japan introduced the "skeleton hard disk," a drive designed to showcase its inner workings. To mark its 50th anniversary, the company is releasing an updated version of the original HDD. Priced at 100,000 yen (approximately $696), the new Skeleton Hard Disk offers a 4TB capacity – but getting your hands on one will be a challenge. Buffalo designed the Skeleton Hard Disk as an external USB drive with a premium package and design, though its technical specifications aren't groundbreaking. Using a standard USB 3.2 (Gen 1) interface, the drive lets users see the spinning magnetic surface and moving read/write heads during I/O operations. Forget state of the art. We want novelty. Unfortunately, Buffalo didn't release specific internal specifications, so it's unclear whether Buffalo chose CMR or SMR recording technology for this celebratory product. While Buffalo designed the USB HDD as a desk centerpiece, the company reassures customers that it still ... Read full article.