| Size Native/Compressed | Technology | Cost | Device | Media Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Mb | CD-R/RW | $20 | OfficeMax- after rebate | 20¢ |
| 4.7 Gb | DVD-R/RW | $162 | Pioneer DVR-105 4X Allmediaoutlet | $1 |
| 12/24 Gb | DAT/DDS3 | $378 | HP C1554C Compuview | $5 |
| 20/40 Gb | DAT/DDS4 | $635 | HP C5683C | $14 |
| 50/130 Gb | AIT2 | $720 | Sony SDX-500C Foxtec | $23 |
| 100/260 Gb | AIT3 | $1999 | Sony SDX-700C | $52 |