The 1987 CD ROM Experience: Hitachi CDR 1503 S

What was the PC CDROM experience like in 1987 Let s find out with the Hitachi CDR1503S, Amdek Laserdrive1, both launching in 87 at just under 900. And for that you got a whopping 153 KB, s sequential transfer rate from 550MB discs spinning at a leisurely 200535 RPM Ahh, single speed readonly goodness. LGR links: Grab an archive of the Hitachi interface drivers here: