SyQuest Drive (44MB)

Before cloud storage and fast internet, sharing large files was a challenge. The SyQuest drive, particularly the 44MB model, was a game-changer, especially in the demanding worlds of graphic design and publishing. It offered relatively high capacity for its time on a convenient, removable cartridge. This made it the go-to solution for transferring massive layout files, high-resolution images, and pre-press data between agencies, printers, and clients. The distinct click of inserting a cartridge and the whirring sound were hallmarks of creative workflows in the late 80s and early 90s. It wasn't just storage; it was the physical medium that powered the desktop publishing revolution, enabling collaboration and production that was previously difficult or impossible.