Compact Disc (CD) - 700MB Data Storage Media | Digital Archive & Backup #3609168 (License: Personal Use)

This high-resolution image shows a standard 120mm optical compact disc with a metallic silver data layer and central hub printed with “DATA 700MB” and “COMPACT DISK”. The rainbow-colored diffraction pattern visible near the inner edge results from laser light interference on the disc’s grooved surface. The design reflects early-2000s digital media aesthetics and remains iconic for physical data storage.

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