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The Cost of Forever Disks
At present, 100% of the costs associated with the hardware, hosting, and overall upkeep of this site are the responsibility of HBM, the founder of Forever Disks. Below is a running table of all of the costs accrued so far:
Disks
| Item | Format | Date | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philips 640 MB | 90 mm MO | 2026-07-05 | $14.73 | eBay |
| LaserByte 230 MB | $13.06 | |||
| 10x Random MiniDiscs | MD | $35.83 | ||
| TOSOH & LaserByte 230 MB | 90 mm MO | 2026-07-21 | $12.63 | |
| Maxell & Maxoptix 2.6 GB | 130 mm MO | $12.64 |
Drives
| Item | Format | Date | Price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2x Sony Walkman MZ-N510 Players + 12 MDs | MD | 2026-07-26 | $125.04 | eBay |
| Sony SMO-F551 5.2 GB + Adaptec AHA-2930CU | 130 mm MO | $142.56 |
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