Technology Timeline

By Juan_F

  • IBM 9345 hard disk drive

    IBM 9345 hard disk drive
    1990, IBM would introduce their hard disk drive, it would be the first to use magneto-resistive heads. This would give them an advantage over their competitors.

  • PDF Format

    PDF Format
    In 1993, the PDF format was first developed. PDF has revolutionized the way documents are shared, accessed, and preserved.

  • Compact Flash

    Compact Flash
    In 1994, when it was first introduced, it quickly became the preferred memory storage option in many consumer.

  • Iomega Zip Disk

    Iomega Zip Disk
    In 1994, the Iomega Zip Disk was first released. Like hard disks but unlike other floppies, ZIP drives used a non-contact read/write head that “flew” above the surface. Reliability problems and low-cost CDs eventually made ZIP disks obsolete.

  • IBM Microdrive

    IBM Microdrive
    In 1999, IBM released the Microdrive in 170 MB and 340 MB capacities. Many handheld, mobile devices contained embedded Microdrives for data storage.