This Limited-Edition 'Skeleton” HDD Shows You How It Writes Bytes

The HD-SKL, a limited-edition hard drive, is a modern take on Buffalo's 1998 Skeleton Hard Disk. The original, a 4.3GB drive with a clear acrylic case, was produced in a limited run of 500 units. While Buffalo cites its 1978 Melco 3533 turntable as inspiration, the connection is tenuous at best.

While appreciating the HD-SKL's sleek design, I personally prefer the original's fully transparent aesthetic. The HD-SKL, while stylish and luxurious, seems to have sacrificed some of the original's playful charm.

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Posts 1 The HD-SKL's internal construction remains a mystery. Disassembling the unit would reveal whether a transparent drive is concealed within the aluminum casing, or if the aluminum itself forms the chassis. Reusing the enclosure would depend on several factors, including whether the USB interface is soldered to the drive. Naturally, this would necessitate destroying a perfectly functional HDD.

Currently, the HD-SKL is only available in Japan, limited to 50 units via a raffle system. Each winner pays ¥100,000 (approximately $695 USD), with aftermarket prices likely to be significantly higher due to scarcity. Japanese residents can enter the raffle on Buffalo's website.

Source: Buffalo via Tom's Hardware

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