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Name: Deryck Thomas - Contact info
Where: Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Date: Fri, Dec 31, 2010 - 19:07:17 PST
I have an Osborne 1 portable computer in working order for sale.
Name: ANDY WILSON - Contact info
Where: NORFOLK VA
Date: Thu, Dec 30, 2010 - 20:28:02 PST
ATARI 800 SYS 48K RAM. CASSETTE RECORDER,
FLOPPY DRIVE, 22 CARTRIDGE GAMES, 6 FLOPPY
GAMES, 9 CASSETTE GAMES. LETTER PERFECT
WORD PROCESSING. ALL BOOKS/INST. BASIC
PROGRAM WRITING INST BOOK. THANKS
ANDY
Name: Bianca - Contact info
Where: Australia
Date: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 - 23:14:18 PST
You forgot to add the MSX Range of computers.. There ware many many versions in Australia, The UK and Japan.
Sysop says: I don't write about them because I don't (yet) have any.
Name: Michael - Contact info
Where: Montclair NJ
Date: Mon, Dec 27, 2010 - 17:55:04 PST
I have a computer with a 5 1/4 drive, a 3 1/4 or 3 1/2 drive, and a Cd drive. Where can I get basic DOS commands to access what is on my various disks?
Name: Christian - Contact info
Where: Morehead City, NC
Date: Sun, Dec 26, 2010 - 20:17:32 PST
Hi, I'd like to say something about the Newton page. I just bought the exact model you were talking about, reset to factory setting, et cetra, et cetra, but you are dead wrong about both the screen and the HWR. The screen is VERY high quality (in fact, my iBook G4 doesn't have as clear and crisp a screen). Secondly, the CalliGrapher HWR engine is FANTASTIC! There are very, very few times I've had to add words, unless they are last names, cities, and email addresses. It works wonder on my messy cursive, and is absolutely A-OK with me. Thanks!
P.S. If your Newton screen sucks so bad, why don't you go to the Newtonist and ask for help. They're REALLY expienced with Newtons!
Name: Kev - Contact info
Where: Manchester, UK
Date: Wed, Dec 22, 2010 - 03:58:49 PST
What a brilliant website! Really enjoyed having a read, your time has been well spent! Are you not interested in old games consoles?
Good luck in the ever continuing search!
Kev
Name: Ajax - Contact info
Where: Spain
Date: Mon, Dec 20, 2010 - 06:20:42 PST
My first computer was a Sharp MZ80 with a plotter 4, 64 Kb of RAM, Basic, Pascal ... and without a monitor or screen. It was a very good machine, very useful for me: I wrote the code for nonlinear regression ... and used to start the iterations at the time of going to bed and, hopefully, in the morning the algorithm was converging. My worst problem was the rounding errors, because the machine did not have double-precision ...
Wonderful times, gone forever, when we had to manufacture the software and was young.
Name: ALVIN BROWN - Contact info
Where: ARLINGTON, VA
Date: Sun, Dec 05, 2010 - 18:42:55 PST
Where can some one buy a portable 5 1'4' or 5 1'2" floopy disk drive to connect to your new desktop computer to see your old floppy disks? Or where can you buy an old computer that has a 5 1'2 disk drive? I don't want to mail my floppies to a company who transfers them into CD's, then they destroy your floppies.
Sysop says: Search ebay for "dual floppy" - an internal floppy drive with both 3-1/2 and 5-1/4 drives. Use only one at a time.
Name: Chris Puentes - Contact info
Where: Sycamore, Il 60178
Date: Sun, Nov 28, 2010 - 18:07:05 PST
I have been asked to sell a Corona Data Systems PPC400-22. It is in the original box from what I believe to be 1984. Is it of value to you? If not could you direct me to someone who would appriciate it..
Thanks,
Chris
Sysop says: Not particularly valuable - maybe $50. Ebay may be the best bet.
Name: Glenn Townsend - Contact info
Where: Nottingham, UK
Date: Wed, Nov 24, 2010 - 03:23:51 PST
Name: Simon Palmer - Contact info
Where: Northampton, UK
Date: Tue, Nov 23, 2010 - 03:35:33 PST
Excellent site. I'm surprised there's no mention of the Sharp MZ80K computer. It was my first computer and gave me several good years use.
Sysop says: They're pretty cool. Still waiting for someone to donate one.
Name: Joyce - Contact info
Where: Chester Springs, PA
Date: Sun, Nov 21, 2010 - 14:53:44 PST
Texas Instruments 99/4a. I am wondering if there is a computer Museum or anyone who would want to purchase it?
Name: Greg - Contact info
Where: Oglesby, IL
Date: Fri, Nov 12, 2010 - 18:37:15 PST
Name: Baltazar - Contact info
Where: Portugal
Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 - 11:19:12 PST
Hello, I have a few classic computers, a zx spectrum and some 80's magazines in Portuguese a bunch of software on tapes.
And a Texas Instrument calculating maxine and computer, operating in pascal with a few cartridges i think from 1985.
And some old computer related things.
I'll try to send more specifications if you want.
Regards
Name: Jörgen Svensson - Contact info
Where: SE
Date: Wed, Nov 10, 2010 - 09:56:15 PST
Hello!
I have a Sord IS-11 at home, which I got as a gift from an older friend, who had used it in his daily work for a while.
I wonder if anyone has the System Developer's Guide for the IS-11??
Or at least some information about how the ports and stuff works..
I have this idea to use it for controlling an old plastic Robot Arm that I bought 20 years ago...
Please help me, if you have this manual.. I would be tickled pink from the excitement of getting that information!!
Take care!
/Jörgen
Name: Wayne Davis - Contact info
Where: Southeastern Pennsylvania
Date: Mon, Nov 08, 2010 - 20:17:50 PST
Found this site looking for an old friend, the Lobo Max-80. Such wonderful memories. At one point, I had 5 of these wonderful machines running automation software that I had written using EDAS from Logical Systems. Some times, I wish I could turn the clock back to those exciting days before the word re-boot became so common.
Name: David - Contact info
Where: France
Date: Wed, Nov 03, 2010 - 09:32:56 PST
first of all i loved the trip down memory lane via your old computers page/timeline etc
but noticed i few so called home computers missing
maybe wasnt on the market in the USA but seeing you had the sinclairs there i thought i should say about others i feel should have been on there
you had what was known as the ACORN and the BBC home computers ( one of the best games in the world "ELITE" was made for the BBC then released for the commodore 64 and sinclair spectrum ( may have been called something else in the USA)
you also had the AMSTRADS i belive they was the 464 and then the later 646 known for its colour keys ( many ppl made fun of them in thoes days)
there was also the MSX ( i think it was called) cannot remember who made it as i never had one but i do think they brought out 2 versions of this home computer
like i said thats for this trip down memory lane brought the school boy years back to me
best regards
David
Name: Emil Lindberg - Contact info
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
Date: Wed, Nov 03, 2010 - 06:08:12 PST
Hello!
I have an Epson HX-20 for sale. I wonder how I should sell it and if there is anyone who wants to buy it.
/Emil
Name: Kerry Crisp - Contact info
Where: Australia
Date: Mon, Nov 01, 2010 - 21:19:40 PST
This is a remarkable site for the greats of yester-year. If I could humbly suggest the addition of the BBC Acorn and BBC Model B micros to this impressive stable. These were Great little micro computers that were around in the early 80s, and for their time and price had some very good features
Sysop says: I'm still waiting for some generous individual to send me one!
Name: Pat Walton - Contact info
Where: Computerlab of Memphis Inc., Memphis, Tennessee
Date: Mon, Nov 01, 2010 - 11:32:29 PST
We are an Apple Dealer of 32 years (since 1978) and have over 100+ vintage Apple stocking parts still in original boxes that we would like to sell as a "lot". We can be contacted for a complete parts list.
Pat Walton-owner
901-761-4743
Name: sergio - Contact info
Where: san francisco, calif.
Date: Sun, Oct 31, 2010 - 12:45:23 PST
I have an Apple IIc for sale, let me know if you are interested or can help me find a buyer. Thank you.
Name: Dusty Rhoades - Contact info
Where: Colorado(Ordway)
Date: Sat, Oct 30, 2010 - 22:17:25 PST
I do not know if you missed it or not, there was a Texas Instrument in the early 80's that you could keyboard program line by line or use a cartridge for games or programs.(I will look in my mothers basement to see if it is still there). And the there was the Atari 5200 with the roller ball that was sold seperately for Centipede and Missle Command(I will also look to see if this is still there). I will not beable to part with the 5200, but the Texas Instrument might be a possiblity.
Name: Cindy Sassenrath - Contact info
Where:
Date: Fri, Oct 22, 2010 - 22:02:38 PST
Carl Sassenrath, creator of the multi-tasking Exec for the Amiga computer, has just decided to part with most of his Amiga collection. He'll be bringing them to the Ami-West show in Sacramento on October 23. If you are interested in any Amiga or CDTV items, come to the show or send me an email and if it doesn't sell at the show we'll figure something out.
Name: Steven Angel - Contact info
Where: Tucson, AZ
Date: Fri, Oct 22, 2010 - 11:48:13 PST
One small update to the RCA COSMAC VIP about the RCA 1802 processor. It was used in the Galileo ( 6 of them, in fact ) but was not used in the Viking or Voyager crafts. The Vikings were launched before the 1802 was even released and the Voyagers used an updated version of the Vikings processors. They were entirely custom.
Sysop says: Thanks for the update!
Name: Fraktal - Contact info
Where: United Kingdom
Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 - 09:06:34 PST
Any one interested in a laptop 80386sx , came installed with windows 3.1
Name: Kevin Schlenker - Contact info
Where: Edmonton soon to be Medicine Hat Alberta
Date: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 - 14:02:24 PST
Hello everyone,
I have a 16K Vic-20 expander for sale. It was rare and also very expensive. Non the less its available. If anyone is interested in it either call me at (780) 489-9666.
I am moving in the next 4 days and the phone will be disconnected at that time. U can always email me if you like at moving527@gmail.com
Thanks and have a great day. Long live the Vic-20 :)
Kev
Name: Matt
Where: Canada, ON.
Date: Sun, Oct 10, 2010 - 19:33:15 PST
This is a terrific site! All of the information is organized and easy to find. The amount of information on each item is superb as well. Thank you for creating this fascinating insight into out technological past.
Name: computerbit - Contact info
Where: roma
Date: Thu, Oct 07, 2010 - 10:24:46 PST
very good site good good by
computerbit,net
Name: erik s - Contact info
Where: ny
Date: Wed, Oct 06, 2010 - 20:22:00 PST
i love this web site-- looking and reading about the good computers of years gone by. anyway i was wondering if anybody has any old atari computers and games that they would sell. 2600, 400, 800. almost anything atari. thanks
Name: RailmasterUK - Contact info
Where: wimbledon, london
Date: Wed, Oct 06, 2010 - 13:34:33 PST
Are you still wanting a Sinclair ZX-Spectrum , think I have one avalible.
Also anyone looking for computer help etc try vintage-radio.net they have a discussion board you can view/ join
Name: Diana - Contact info
Where: Poland
Date: Sun, Oct 03, 2010 - 08:56:16 PST
Hey guys,
In 1993 I got a used Atari computer (no idea which model it was, I was 8 back then, but as I come from Eastern Europe, I assume we were few years behind you with the technology we got). It wasn't even a real computer-just a machine for cassettes with games (sorry, not sure what is the proper naming in English).
Anyway, the games I played back then were my favourite ever and I was wondering if you know whether there is any place where it is possible to get those old games for 'modern' computers (by a place I mean either online site where I can play for free or a store where I can buy it). My favourite was the one with a mountain bike and I'd love to be able to play it again :)
Thanks!
Name: Craig Solomonson - Contact info
Where: Minnesota
Date: Fri, Oct 01, 2010 - 21:15:07 PST
I started collecting computers in the 1970's when I was part of a computer museum startup attempt in Minnesota. It did not work out, but I sure collected lots of stuff! From 1982-1999 I served as the lead math software designer for MECC and continued collecting old systems. Most of my collection is shown on my web site at: http://www.solomonson.net/Calculator3frameset.html
I have one very early micro built around an Intel SIM 8-01 board that has always intruiged me. I am hoping that someone might recognize it and give me more information about it. It has an 8008 CPU and is in a professionally built thick red translucent case. The chips are all dated late 1971 and early 1972.
This is a great site and I enjoyed browsing the old ads and info. I have a few of the system you want in pink, but not quite sure if I am ready to part with them yet.
Name: Noam - Contact info
Where: California
Date: Sat, Sep 25, 2010 - 17:12:02 PST
Thanks a lot for sharing. It allowed me a pleasant stroll along memory (16KB) lane...
Name: Ken - Contact info
Where: Arizona
Date: Tue, Sep 21, 2010 - 20:41:38 PST
I have 5 old beloved Macs and it's time for me to part with them (for a price):
1. from 1984 a 128K w/sigs inscribed
2. from 1984 a 128K w/o sigs
3. from 1985 a 512K
4. from 1989 an SE
5. from 1989 an SE FDHD
I also have keyboards, mice, floppies, manuals, carrying cases, and a couple of Imagewriter printers. These are in various degrees of working condition. I am happy to provide details.
Name: Wm. - Contact info
Where: PA
Date: Mon, Sep 20, 2010 - 20:57:56 PST
Greetings.
Hope this message finds you well.
I have a TRS-80 Model I computer that was upgraded to Model II with 16k
Am thinking of selling it and wondering what it is worth. The keyboard is missing a key, and the monitor has some wear on the sides.
Enjoy the day,
Wm.
Name: Nick - Contact info
Where: Bath, England, UK
Date: Mon, Sep 20, 2010 - 13:40:40 PST
Hey how come there is no article for the Amstrad CPC series? They were sooo much better than the Spectrums. Tsss!
Name: Gary W - Contact info
Where: Rochester NY
Date: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 - 11:06:40 PST
My first computer was a Lobo, probably the Max80 model that you have. I bought a couple of 8" floppies for it. I don't remember the hard drive port but I couldn't have afforded one then anyway. The Lobo was later stolen.
I later was a design engineer for both Zenith Data Systems and Compaq. I remember the ZDS eazy PC, although the entire product was outsourced. It was one of the last XT models and the first use of an IDE drive that I saw. Since it was an XT, the IDE interface was 8 bits, the only PC that I ever saw with that interface. Compatible hard drives were only produced for a short period. The eazy PC didn't sell very well and employees were able to buy them at prices that were low for the era. I got one for my sister.
Name: Vinnie B - Contact info
Where: New Jersey
Date: Thu, Sep 16, 2010 - 14:23:00 PST
I have an Informer Computer Terminals Model 213 374 208B Serial # Y 69701-0045 Portable Computer, no power cord, Don't know anything about it, Is it woth anything? It powered up in dos with a borroed cord.
Name: Nathan - Contact info
Where: El Paso, TX
Date: Wed, Sep 15, 2010 - 18:29:31 PST
I love the site and all the information on it! Wanted to let you know that. I come here pretty often in looking up parts and computers and things, THANKS for keeping it up!
Name: Rob Musson - Contact info
Where: Hampshire, UK
Date: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 - 13:16:52 PST
Hi,this is an interesting site. As an ex-field service engineer who spent a lot of my life travelling the UK repairing all manner of computers, Commodore, Sirius, BBC and their derivative Torch. I remember a training course at Abberley House Cambridge on the Torch Computer (still have one in my loft. Also tod DG One which was in my opinion the worlds first laptop, have one of these as well, they were a "IBM compatible" as well and ran all what was then the popular software such as Lotus 123. I also had to build and configure the computers before despatch, if I had a pound for every Hercules Graphics Card and Lotus 123 I installed I could retire wealthy. I could go on and on.
Congrats on a goodsite but how about the computers that aren't here such as the three below
Sirius (designed by Chuck Peddle)
Torch
DG One
All the best.
Name: Carl W. Thurston - Contact info
Where: La Crosse, WI
Date: Tue, Sep 14, 2010 - 11:10:47 PST
I have about 1500 cubic feet of classic computer systems, peripherals, manuals, software, and parts for sale. Nearly every Apple, Atari, Amiga, compaq, commodore, to mention a few. plus notable models like: Calcomp Terrac, DEC Rainbow, Kapro, Osborne 1, IBM PC luggable, Zenith luggable,etc. about 100 systems plus, plus, plus. Way too many to list here. Lots of NOS parts, service manuals, and Diagnostics. Would like to sell entire collection (was part of a Technology Museum), contact me about particulars or questions.
Name: Steven M Graham - Contact info
Where: Las Vegas Nevada
Date: Wed, Sep 08, 2010 - 20:20:04 PST
I came accross a Texas Instruments Home Computer 99/4a in the original box with all the instructions. I am wondering if this is worth anything. It is in mint condition. Where would I go to find out and if it is to sell it.
Name: Patyricia Reyes - Contact info
Where: Riverbank, CA
Date: Wed, Sep 01, 2010 - 19:31:06 PST
I have several old floppies, both 5inch & 8 inch & some manuels. One is a Lotus 123 Tutorial. looking for anyone with interest in these. Love this site. Very interesting.
Name: Terrilynn - Contact info
Where: Florida
Date: Tue, Aug 31, 2010 - 15:10:29 PST
I want to email about 2 IBM 5140 computers that I have and want to sell. But it doesn't work oldcomputers.net. How can I contact? Does anyone know who would be interested in buying these computers, or can someone tell me what they are worth, or a lead to who might be interested in buying them.
Thank you
Name: Cody Norman - Contact info
Where: Bend , OR
Date: Mon, Aug 30, 2010 - 09:34:56 PST
I have a new in box, never assemble last possible in existence MicroAce in original box, with 1980 Sinclair Ads.. Need info and saw on your want list..please contact me at (850)419-2609
Name: Nancy - Contact info
Where: Centerport, NY is where machine is...
Date: Tue, Aug 24, 2010 - 20:10:32 PST
My brother has a 512 in the original box in excellent almost new condition. Has been opened and used but treated like it was a $2200+ piece of tech history. He is also developer for Apple these days.
What would you give me for a machine in pretty great condition
Name: enzo - Contact info
Where: roma
Date: Fri, Aug 20, 2010 - 01:22:43 PST
very good your site :)
by computerbit,net
Name: Billy Mellström - Contact info
Where: Sweden / Ljungskile
Date: Fri, Aug 13, 2010 - 13:30:21 PST
hi!
found a Hewlett Packard 110 on the attic with case but no cables. =(
where can i get my hands on cables so i can get it up and running?
and, is it worth anything?
/Billy
Sysop says: The power supply is the hardest part to find. Total value - $50.
Name: roger mills - Contact info
Where: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Date: Fri, Aug 13, 2010 - 11:49:17 PST
Name: Rob - Contact info
Where:
Date: Fri, Aug 13, 2010 - 10:40:04 PST
I have a Kaypro 2 serial number 27548. Is it worth something to one of you collectors?
Sysop says: Kaypros are pretty common - maybe $50.
Name: Tomas - Contact info
Where: Czech republic
Date: Tue, Aug 10, 2010 - 11:09:20 PST
First: My English is very poor.. :-)
Somebody interested in byuing Atari Portfolio? Will send more info if you contact me at pavlikt@gmail.com
Name: kalle Wirsch - Contact info
Where: Germany
Date: Mon, Aug 09, 2010 - 02:08:53 PST
first: sorry my english is bad
i have a OSI Superboard 2 with 24*24 Char.
and 4 Books (Orginal).
and it is full functionallity.
I have buyed this 1980.
Now i will sell it and i done`t how many
Sysop says: Your OSI Superboard II is worth maybe $100 or more.
Name: John Price - Contact info
Where: Boulder CO
Date: Sat, Aug 07, 2010 - 11:23:24 PST
Hi. Shortly before we left Maryland for retirement in Colorado (1986) I acquired from a neighbor on the next street a XEROX 820. I am not sure whether it was free or I gave the guy $20. I never got a chance to test it - he told me it worked.
A couple days ago my wife wanted to clear some of my stuff out of the garage, a legitimate request, so I got the pieces out and plugged it together.
Xerox 820: Monitor (works), Keyboard (works, but 2 keys - lower right CNTL and ?/ got mashed and need to be glued on), Disk drive(s) (2 @ 5 1/4", with stated size 81K - probably ss/sd?), and a Diablo printer (says XEROX 820 on the front, serial # sticker on back says Diablo), Large binder manuals and several smaller ones, and, finally program discs for CPM, Word Processing, MAC-80, Basic 80.
Both disks drives read so the operating system is available. However all the discs are full and I do not have a "spare" disc.
The diagnostic disc verifies monitor and reads both drives, but gives an error when writing to drive B: Maybe because the disc I tried is full.
The printer turns on, ff and page feed work, but it does not talk to the computer. Probably full duplex - system hangs when trying to send a character to the printer.
Question: what should I do with it? Are you interested? Shipping weight is incredible, probably 100 pounds. They built them sturdy in those days.
I remember reading somewhere that this was the first "business" microcomputer - it was out before the IBM PC.
Name: C. Tremblay - Contact info
Where: Ottawa
Date: Sat, Aug 07, 2010 - 08:47:02 PST
Apple IIGS with TransWarp IIGS and video editing cards, original RGB monitor, and matching Kensington fan/power bar add-on. Martching external hard-drive and DVD reader, and loads of software. Two 3.5" exgernal drives, and one 5.25" external drive.
Apple IIC with original monitor. 5.25" software.
Name: The Bob-op - Contact info
Where: cleaveland
Date: Mon, Jul 26, 2010 - 13:03:04 PST
I wanted to use your website for a college term paper, but was not able to cite the source. There is no author name, nor page update times. I liked the site otherwise...
Name: Kirby - Contact info
Where: Somerville, NJ
Date: Fri, Jul 23, 2010 - 06:22:40 PST
First, thank you for hosting this site. It is tremendous!
What is an AT&T Globalyst 250? Yes, I have found one in things that I am clearing through, but I don't have any idea what to do with it. I plugged it in and it boots to Windows 98.
Name: Maranda Zilk - Contact info
Where: Waterloo, Iowa
Date: Thu, Jul 22, 2010 - 14:19:14 PST
I would love to get my hands on a working C64, joysticks and some of the games such as Peanut Butter Panic, Ughlympics and Olympics Summer Games. It would also be sweet if I could get some of the Geo floppy disks.
Any suggestions of where I could get these from and a general price?
Thanks tons.
Name: Peter Lee - Contact info
Where: Dudley, West Midlands, UK
Date: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - 05:50:56 PST
I've just noticed, whilst looking at the old TRS-80 Model I stuff (the first computer I wrote programs on, albeit it belonging (still) to my parents) that you don't mention the Video Genie range that were (often) very compatible with the early TRS-80's.
I have two examples, so (if you are interested) will take some digital photo's and pass them on (this might take me a while to organise quality images).
My example of the direct equivalent to a TRS-80 Model I Level II 16k example also has the Video Genie version expansion box (not as nice looking as the TRS-80 one; this one looks like some boring white plastic box).
I have an example of the Video Genie equivalent of a TRS-80 Model III, which, in this case, has two 5 1/4 inch disk drives mounted within the monitor casing.
Regards.
Pete
Name: Peter Lee - Contact info
Where: Dudley, West Midlands, UK
Date: Tue, Jul 13, 2010 - 05:18:08 PST
Just wanted to say thanks for the site; it has always been a pleasure to be a frequent visitor, whilst I check my memory (needs an upgrade, I think) on the old computers I used to love, and the innumerable ones I never got to see in the "flesh", as it were, plus the amazingly vast range of those I never heard of before (and often, not even elsewhere) despite starting my curiosity (and very extensive collection) of computers in Feb 1980.
Having recently re-started some retro-programming (This month, from scratch, homebrew tape-based games in the native TI BASIC on one of my TI 99/4a's, with some cross-platform development using my main Amstrad 464 for quicker prototyping, because I have more tools pre-written for it) I did a bit of research (looking for info on the TI 99/4a joysticks) then I found out about the CC-40 so thought I'd do some research via a reputable and trusted site (yours, for example).
I always wish I could contribute more information, as part of my support for your site (I am always short of money, usually due to badly timed collection expansion) but you seem to have it well covered for the systems I am well versed in.
(If I remember or discover any useful information I can add, I'll pass it on.)
Best regards.
Pete
Name: Bay Oliver - Contact info
Where: Vancouver B.C.
Date: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 - 23:59:34 PST
Hi SYSOP just dropped in to see my old COSMAC VIP again, sometimes I wish that I still had it but it took a lot of time to make it do anything but it could do a lot of different things with the I/O set up. I will check in from time to time....Bay
Name: donnie - Contact info
Where: San Fernando Valley
Date: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 - 16:07:40 PST
I have a PET 2001 I got when the original owner died. looking to sell for very reasonable price
Name: jacob - Contact info
Where: leeds UK
Date: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 - 10:16:55 PST
hi marcia from illnois
What macs are they
i would be interested
thanks jacob
Name: jacob - Contact info
Where: Leeds UK
Date: Sun, Jul 11, 2010 - 10:15:07 PST
Hi out there
I have a few things. What size hard drive would any of you recommend for a Rev A 300mhz Apple iBook Clamshell circa 1999
also does anyone have any pre 1990 macintoshes for sale. i have £50 for an se/30 classic 512k or anything like that
Thanks Jacob
Name: Peter Levins - Contact info
Where: Middlesex England
Date: Tue, Jul 06, 2010 - 14:21:12 PST
I have a Dragon 32 micro computer for sale, it is not mine, belongs to the widow next door who's husband used to own it, so naturally am trying to get a good price for it
Name: Monica Trautman - Contact info
Where: California
Date: Mon, Jul 05, 2010 - 18:23:30 PST
I have a Mac Notebook 170 in perfect condition, pwr cable included. Does anyone know what this will sell for? I would like to put it on Ebay, but don't know what price to start the bidding at.
Name: Ron - Contact info
Where: Long Island, NY
Date: Sat, Jul 03, 2010 - 08:50:24 PST
We had been Northstar dealers since 1982, and have a lot of vintage equipment hanging around: Northstar Horizon (3 of them, one of which is the 6/16), with the external (40 pound) hard drive, Televideo 925 and Hzeltine 1420 terminals, Northstar Dimension with Novel 2.0 installed on a 120MB hard drive (!) and internal tape back up along with keyboards and terminals. Also a nice bunch of Northstar software on 5.25 hard sectored floppys and documentation. A few boxes of hard sectored 5.25 floppys are here as well. We also have a few Cypher Tape 10" drives with tapes including the S100 interface boards. Some old IBM PC2 stuff as well, including the external 5.25 floppy drive.
Name: Marco Rossi - Contact info
Where: Italy
Date: Mon, Jun 28, 2010 - 03:55:36 PST
Wanto to sell a CASIO PB770 and the related printer FA11. I've used them just for a test. They're full-operative and in excellent conditions. I've got them in their original box and have their original manuals and cables. I will ship worldwide, I'm from Italy. For photos or questions please contact me at marco.rossi71282@yahoo.it
Thanks, Marco
Name: Roger Rosecrans - Contact info
Where: ARIZONA
Date: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - 19:36:28 PST
Have a rarely used, in like new condition TRS-80 Model 12 with dual hard drives. Would like to find a home if anyone wants it. Also lots of floppy disks, manuals, and daisy wheel printers (2). The number 5 key on the board quit working. Only used for book keeping twice a year so it was time to update to new software. Hate to throw it all out. Have spare key board from earlier model but plug-in is slightly different. Anyone can pick it up locally or pay shipping.
Thanks,
Roger
520-326-5488
Name: Marcia - Contact info
Where: Illinois
Date: Fri, Jun 25, 2010 - 00:28:27 PST
I was directed by my employer to discard all of my wonderful Apples, as I was using them with kindergarteners for learning the alphabet/numbers/etc. as I had many of the old programs. I did salvage some of the internal components (cards) as many as I could pull out by hand. I was wondering if there is someone who would like these components, as they still worked up until the time I was told to destroy the computers?
Name: Terry - Contact info
Where: South Carolina, USA
Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - 19:46:59 PST
Last Post (promise) for NOW :]
Copied from Gates Gallery at Stanford ... [ Source: http://infolab.stanford.edu/pub/voy/museum/pictures/display/3-5-CROMEMCO.html ]
"CROMEMCO computers were extremely sturdy, encased in cast metal frame. The Cromemco Z-2 (not on dsplay) was built to address the needs of the industrial market, but did one better! The Z-2 line was the first commercially marketed microcomputer certified for use by the U.S. Navy for use aboard ships without major modification.
The unit featured a 22 slot S-100 bus, reinforced card cage with retaining bar, and a hefty power supply. Later versions, as the System Three on display, provided for the mounting of two 5 1/4 inch disk devices (floppies, or later a floppy and a hard drive) into the front panel.
In 1979 CROMEMCO produced the first multi-user operating system for a micro-computer: CROMIX, based on UNIX."
And I have the Z-2H with the twin 5.25" adn 8" Hard Disk Drive.
Terry
Name: Terry - Contact info
Where: South Carolina, USA
Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - 19:23:34 PST
"In 1979, Cromemco released CROMIX, the first Unix-like operating system for microcomputers."
If I can find where to upload a picture I will later ... I kept a link to here using the donation feature, LOL ... well worth the donation. Well that is if I find the right HOME for my Old Black Box. You would LOVE the inner hard drive setup. It works :P
Terry
Badger777 @ Hotmail Com
Name: Terry - Contact info
Where: South Carolina, USA
Date: Thu, Jun 24, 2010 - 19:13:11 PST
Hey peeps. Just wanted to leave a simple note. Bookmarking this page for real. I love computers, and have an old CROMEMCO Z-2H with the 5.25 twin floppies ... I might want to sell it some day. It is the ORIGINAL "BLACK BOX" with Unix based software still in tact. I see a link to the Z-1 adn will look farther in to this after I send the HELLO!
Name: rick - Contact info
Where: salem arkansas
Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - 20:42:35 PST
I am a computer technician and I have several old computers I have acquired in various ways over the years. I am interested in getting them out of my way.
Name: shim.b.garfinkle,Eng.McGill'59 - Contact info
Where: Israel
Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - 06:38:47 PST
I would like to say 'Kol Haovot' 'honours' to you for attaining such a great collection.
I once had about 30 of the computers you have mentioned & passed them to a couple of young fellows waiting to enter the Israeli Army as most must do after high school . I hope they made good use of them .I still have a few left, but want to say that the one I like best is the Amstrad 1512 with the progran "word processing for kids" which I still have an assembly & floppy disk copies.
Again happy to have had an opportunity to relate this to you & am proud to call myself a pioneer in computing since I took a course on the IBM 650 Main Frame Computer in 1960 & since 1980 have helped many persons get started in computer use . Shalom to you-all ,Warm regards, shim.b.g. [former sr. member of ISA]
Name: Shim.B.Garfinkle - Contact info
Where: Israel
Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - 06:16:09 PST
I have a sinclair Zx-Spectrum
Do you want to purchase the unit?
Name: Shim.B.Garfinkle - Contact info
Where: Israel
Date: Thu, Jun 17, 2010 - 06:10:18 PST
Would like to sell an apple IIc computer
Can I get an offer?
Name: Wim Livens - Contact info
Where: Belgium
Date: Tue, Jun 15, 2010 - 15:07:43 PST
I have a working HP 250 (table model) but the monitor has plenty of dirt spots on the inside of the front glass, making text almost impossible to read and really spoils the whole thing. I opened the plastic front cover (all the dangerous parts are still safely shielded) and it looks like the front glass is not molded to the tube itself which gives me hope it could be repaired. The glass seems glued with the same soft stuff used to seal the windows of your house. Can anyone give some advice on this ? Can I safely remove the front glass, clean it and put it back without risk of breaking anything. The CRT is working perfectly apart from the dirt and I want to be cautious with this as I will never be able to find a replacement CRT for this...
Name: Wayne Kankovsky - Contact info
Where: Lombard, IL
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 - 13:28:33 PST
I have AM Jacquard Systems J300 and J500. Also Diablo and NEC printers.
Name: Ted Brewster - Contact info
Where: Hallstead, PA
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 - 12:26:19 PST
The Otrona Attache 8:16 is accurately described on the site. I would only add that a curious feature of MS-DOS mode was that it used the Z80 on the other side to manage the screen and keyboad, using wormhole ports. I have a complete outfit, including the carrying case, along with a huge collection of diskettes: compilers, databases, editors, etc. I used it heavily for several years, and it still works like a charm (I upgraded to ZCPR).
Name: Steve Irvine - Contact info
Where: Liverpool, UK
Date: Mon, Jun 14, 2010 - 03:29:26 PST
Hi, Fantastic Website, great info and a real trip back in time... I was in my final years at school when the home computer revolution kicked off. ZX81, Spectrum, BBC Micro and Dragon 32 were my introduction to it all. The market changed rapidly and I remember in Europe in a very small number of years how many different systems came out. I had a ZX81, Spectrum, Dragon 32, Tatung Einstein, Atari 520stfm, Amiga 500, Amiga 2000, Amiga 1200, etc etc
Friends had some of these and/or Comodore PET, Sharp something or other ,Vic20, C64, Amstrad CPC464/664, QL, Amiga 3000 etc
I remember that a whole host of Japanese companies brought out a range of CPM based computers under a banner of MSX... Similar to the Einstein I owned in fact.
It was an exciting time. Computer clubs every week, free exchange of help and advice.
A very different time...
Sorry for rambling on!!! ;)
Cheers
Name: Daniel Heimann - Contact info
Where: South Africa
Date: Thu, Jun 10, 2010 - 07:03:15 PST
Hi,
Just picked up a AUVA 547/33 Lap top at a second hand sale, Can't find anything about it on the web.
Very curious.
Daniel
Name: Rufus Davis - Contact info
Where: Las Vegas, Nv
Date: Mon, Jun 07, 2010 - 22:43:03 PST
Brought back a lot of memories, the commodore 64 and the Macintosh. Still don't know how the Pc's over took the Mac's. The graphic interface should have kept the mac's on top, but the Pc's came in with a better price and a similar interface.
Name: MacDeath26
Where: France
Date: Mon, Jun 07, 2010 - 06:58:04 PST
Hi, Your site is well done and interesting, it enable me to see how it was in USA...
In France during the 80's, we were more into Amstrad CPC concerning 8 bits.
A shame many american don't know about this one.
We also had our ridiculous Thomson line : MO5, TO7, and latter MO6 and TO8... they had a nice network system but that's all.
Just hope you'll find more european Computers.
Name: LeRoy - Contact info
Where: USA, Wisconsin
Date: Sat, Jun 05, 2010 - 16:25:58 PST
Hello, nice site you have here, lots of interesting stuff!
Anyways, I have an old Kaypro 2 sitting in my garage. Interested?
Name: jim - Contact info
Where: ohio
Date: Fri, Jun 04, 2010 - 16:20:30 PST
Just got what seems to be VERY close to brand new Panasonic RL-H1400... Also Have the Printer (with paper in it) and original power supply.. The great thing is that it looks like someone used it once then packed it away.. ALL original boxes, wrapping, manuals, warranty cards, etc etc etc.. in new condition (boxes are in fair condition).. Plus a long plastic thing that connects the printer to the computer.. (no box) I even have the bill of sale from 5/26/87..
let me know if you are interested.
(have pics)
Thanks,
Jim
tablia@yahoo.com
Name: Markus Muetschard - Contact info
Where: Zurich, Switzerland and San Jose, CA
Date: Thu, Jun 03, 2010 - 08:14:33 PST
Great Site presenting nicely history.
Name: Jeff Zacher - Contact info
Where: Norman, OK
Date: Thu, Jun 03, 2010 - 01:57:13 PST
I stumbled in and seeing that old Datapoint terminal brought back some memories. I remember doing ASCII animation on an old Datapoint terminal in Databus back in the day. Also, I had a 16K Atari 400 that had a GTIA chip in it. I remember jacking around with some code in Creative Computing magazine that drew 3-d cylinders with the 256 colors in the expanded graphics modes. (I think they were 9, 10, and 11. 8 was 2 color high res as I recall). Those cylinders looked like you could grab 'em right out of the screen. I'm glad you have this site up here. Thanks for the walk down memory lane.
Name: bill steinhauer - Contact info
Where: Illinois
Date: Fri, May 28, 2010 - 07:51:32 PST
In the 70's I worked on a test system that used a "Samsonite" brand mini-computer that was programmed in BASIC. I can not find any history of it on the web. Any info would be appreciated.
Name: Bob - Contact info
Where: Cleveland
Date: Thu, May 27, 2010 - 07:47:00 PST
I resurrected 2 94A's from my attic. One complete with all the cables, 15 applications, voice synthesizer etc, with the expansion box. Worked 30 years ago.Am interested in selling.
Unfortunately I lost the last contact who was intereste!
Name: Eleanore Livesey - Contact info
Where: Westchester Count,, New York
Date: Mon, May 24, 2010 - 09:34:33 PST
I have the original TRS 80 Model I computer, monitor and keyboard. I used it to teach youngsters Basic. What can I sell it for? And what else do you need to know about it? I probably have the originals tapes as well.
Sysop says: The TRS-80 Model I is collectible - worth $100.
Name: eelface - Contact info
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Date: Sat, May 22, 2010 - 20:44:25 PST
Hey; loved the site...clunky old technology is the best...thanks for a great site! x
Name: david heist - Contact info
Where: livermore
Date: Fri, May 21, 2010 - 10:08:01 PST
my name is david heist. nephew of donald a. maslin. i think that name will ring a bell. sellam ishmail has access to my uncles archives. i know this took some time, but a vintage auction will occur soon on his current web site. vintagetech. the quality, and supply of equipment is overwhelming, so it has taken some time. i'm sure this should stir some buzz. thank you for your patience. david heist
Name: David - Contact info
Where: Spain
Date: Wed, May 19, 2010 - 01:19:02 PST
There are a bug in the description of Sinclair QL.
You say "SuperBASIC has an interesting multi-window appearance, but only when using a monitor for your display device". It's wrong.
In "TV Mode" (pressing F2 at start) you can do multiwindow appearance.
SuperBasic support modify of window size (cannel 1,2,0). If i'm not wrong, channel 0 is the channel for writting commands. Channel 1 is for listing and channel 2 is the output by default. in TV mode window channel 1 and 2 are the same but you can modify both for giving the same appearance of "Monitor Mode" (pressing F1 at start). Also you can say to superbasic where to write. By example : PRINT #0,"hello" writes at channel 0 word "hello".
Name: Mat - Contact info
Where: Portland, OR
Date: Sat, May 15, 2010 - 09:30:41 PST
Thank-you for a wonderful trip down memory lane. It would be nice if you could expand your collection to include more European systems from the 80s, such as the UK-101, Amstrad CPC, Dragon 32, Oric-1, Elan, Memotech and Sharp MZ80k (sp?), all of which significantly influenced the scene on the over side of the Atlantic. Also, the ZX Spectrum sold a lot more than 60,000 units... (see wikipedia).
Name: Anders Laub - Contact info
Where: Denmark
Date: Sat, May 15, 2010 - 06:59:26 PST
Hi, i am missing Amiga 1200 and Amiga CD32 on the list.
The A1200 was the best selling of the new Amiga series. It was launched along with the A600.
Amiga CD32 was the first 32 bit console.
Both important milestones worth mentioning.
Name: Rod - Contact info
Where: Canada
Date: Sat, May 15, 2010 - 03:10:18 PST
Just came across your site. Interesting stuff. I've used several of the machines listed. I currently have a working Dynalogic Hyperion on hand. I purchased it second hand in 1988 and used it on a regular basis until 1996.
Name: Ted - Contact info
Where: AZ.
Date: Fri, May 14, 2010 - 16:45:09 PST
As an owner of the TI-99/4a. On which I ran a BBS TIBBS I also had to write all the programs that we needed at work.
Name: Brian - Contact info
Where: The Wolds of Wisconsin
Date: Wed, May 12, 2010 - 16:56:24 PST
I love seeing all of the tech I grew up on, include the TRS-80 model III that I managed to lockup in math class.
When I was going to school at DeVry in KC, MO we were issued a Laser Color 2000 computer, a tiny thing with a case not much larger than the keyboard, sort of beige with beige keys and a whopping 4k of memory and if you wanted to fork over the $400 you could expand it by another 4k which plugged into the back of the system by removing a tin plate, there was another port that was rarely used but it seems to me it was a nonstandard serial port that was hidden right below the memory expansion port. The unit only had 3 visible ports, all on the back, a RCA jack for connecting it to a TV and a headphone and mic jack to plug in a portable cassette recorder, the only way to save a program. I wish I knew what happened to it, I seem to remember it going missing just before I moved out of my uncles house to get a place of my own.
Have you ever heard of this particular computer, it may have been made for DeVry by some other company, but it did not have a DeVry logo on it anywhere.
Oh well, just curious.
Name: Xavier - Contact info
Where: Barcelona - Spain
Date: Wed, May 12, 2010 - 08:10:42 PST
Hi everybody.
I want to sell a SORD M68 from 80's. People interested please write me (gikubik@gmail.com) and I will send you photos. The computer set up correctly and seems to work fine. I have the cpu, the monitor, the keyboard and a modem to put the old telephones and transmit data (really cool ;-)
Thank you.
Xavier.
Name: Carlos - Contact info
Where: london, england
Date: Mon, May 10, 2010 - 19:24:48 PST
Hi, No BBC Micro in your list I see, now that was a machine.
Great site btw, brings back memories.
Name: Napier - Contact info
Where:
Date: Thu, May 06, 2010 - 15:12:22 PST
My first computer was a Crofton with 68x microprocessor, 2K Tiny Basic and 2K RAM, and I/O was to a cassette tape and video link for a TV screen. Build in U.K. I can route out details and photos if it is of interest for you to know more?
Name: Cheryl
Where:
Date: Mon, May 03, 2010 - 14:51:23 PST
What about the Tandy's put out by Radio Shack?
Name: Michael Forinash - Contact info
Where: Fargo, ND
Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 - 10:59:47 PST
I see on your want list a Toshiba T1000 laptop. I believe I have one. I haven't looked it at in four or five years but the last time I fired it up, it ran fine. I've recently moved, so it might take me a while to find it among the packed boxes. As I said, it runs and I'm pretty sure I've got 7 or 8 software disks that will run on it. (On it I used to run a little PIM software called Tornado that I liked a lot.) Cosmetically, it's in pretty good shape, but the battery died on it. (Not sure if I kept the battery.) Since I didn't want to spend 100 bucks on a replacement, I just threw together four D-cells that got enough current running through the battery circuit to allow the machine to boot (machine must recoginze a battery current to boot, even though you're using AC). At any rate, I'd like to see that it gets a good home (and reduces the clutter of my electronic work area). As an aside, I also have an Aquarius Home Computer System still in the original box that I'd also like to get to a good home. (Picked this up at a garage sale about 10 years ago and never found the time to fire it up so I don't know if it's working or not--but it wouldn't be hard to find out.) Any interest in a trade on either machine or both? I have no idea what they're worth and don't really care--if I can get a trade that interests me in return, that would be fine. (I don't collect computers but I do have a few favs that I like to play with.)If there is, please put "Old Computer Trade" in the message line of your email; I get lots of email and it's easy to miss an imp one when I'm doing the scanning msg line thing. Thanks!
Name: Anne Killheffer - Contact info
Where: CT
Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 - 09:02:34 PST
Hi, just wanted to let you know that there is a Kenbak-1 on Ebay right now being sold by the creator/designer, John Blankenbaker. I am his daughter, and I am contacting you to promote the auction because I see you have it on your "want" list. The machine that my dad is selling is one of only two production Kenbak-1s that my dad kept when he closed the company, and the other one was given to the computer museum in Boston, so it's not like he's going to start flooding the market. Best wishes, and thanks for your interest in my dad's work. Anne
Name: Steve Reposa - Contact info
Where: Attleboro, Ma
Date: Thu, Apr 29, 2010 - 07:25:39 PST
Hey what about the DG One. Now there was your first true laptop system.
Name: Jmaes Greavette - Contact info
Where: Grafton, Ontario Canada
Date: Wed, Apr 28, 2010 - 17:31:33 PST
I have a collection of apple/mac computers 15+ as well as one of the first IBM laptops (1 large floppy slot)New, never used except to test,in original packing case.
Lots of games, attari, apple/Mac// programs (word writer flopies and much more.
Endless collection of Apple/Mac cables, etc.
If you are interested email me for list.
Will trade for new Apple laptop(or slightly used. as well as a Apple desktop both with large as possiblehard drives and latest software
Name: Jo Ann - Contact info
Where: Lake Forest, CA
Date: Tue, Apr 27, 2010 - 17:40:05 PST
My boyfriend still has his old vintage Timex Sinclair 1000 (TS1000) and I am curious if it is now worth something to collectors or not? Ore is it just going to be on wicapedia as a history lesson?Thanks,
Jo Ann
Name: Alma Rosa - Contact info
Where: Levittown, PR
Date: Mon, Apr 26, 2010 - 06:22:10 PST
For sale, never used a TRS-80 Pocket Computer w/manuels. Best Offer
Name: lyndafaye phillips - Contact info
Where: Carlsbad, Oceanside,CA
Date: Thu, Apr 22, 2010 - 18:20:54 PST
HI,
i RECENTLY BOUGHT A COMPAQ (HEWLETTE PACKARD) COMPUTER...FROM STAPLES...IT'S REQUIRING I LEARN WINDOWS SEVEN, AND i'D HARDLY LARNED THE WINDOWS XP ON THE OLD DEL---BUT IT CAME BACK AFTER THE VIRUS WAS REMOVED, "NOT CONNECTED" TO THE CD BURNER..SO IT'S NOT MUCH USE TO A SONGWRITER!
i pulled out the OLD MAC 0S9....remembered it had a cdburner in it etc., and since I'm having trouble learning the NEW DVD PROGRAMS on the Compaq and the Del..I thought MAYBE THE OLD MAC could make the DVD conversions I needed. The studo transferred my videos to DVD's but 3 came out VOS, and the other three nobody can upload, are TS-BUP..what? I'm wondering, since I don't like having to learn NEW THINGS (i have trouble with lots of reading, my eyes etc.)...IS THE MAC REALLY THE UNIT TO TRY TO USE? tHE NEW cOMPAQ COMPUTER (hc) FEELS LIKE ABIG PIECE OF PLASTIC..THOUGH THE FLAT screen is great...THE MAC WEIGHS A H ALF O TON...but I'm wondering, should I go back to the Mac to get these things done? I also have audacity, but with the NEW AUDACITY PROGRAM, the only one available now, of course, I'm required to learn a more advanced recording program that I don't even need..I was happy with the old one..maybe I'd be better off with the Mac...
the questions are endless--But people are telling me that the MAC WAS BETTER BUILT THAN ANY OF THE OTHERS, and it' sworth buy ing a new keyboard for it, and trying to go back to the mac...
ANY OPINIONS FROM ANY MUSICIANS OR TECHS OUT THERE, WHO HAVE HAD "THE OLD MAC" RUNNING?
Lynda
Name: bezzr
Where: Halifax, UK
Date: Tue, Apr 20, 2010 - 11:32:43 PST
Wow man, flicking through the adverts and I remember some of those machines but never knew that there was so many made. Definately bookmarked for future reference or just to show my mates
Name: Mark Jensen - Contact info
Where: Milwaukee, WI
Date: Sun, Apr 18, 2010 - 14:00:27 PST
How much would a complete 1979 Interact Model One computer be worth today?
Sysop says: Can't say - it's unusual, but apparently not highly collectible.
Name: Diana Comstock - Contact info
Where: Attleboro, MA
Date: Sat, Apr 17, 2010 - 11:30:36 PST
Along with the Amiga disk drive, I also have two mouse pointing devices for sale. Best offer
Name: Diana Comstock - Contact info
Where: Attleboro, MA
Date: Sat, Apr 17, 2010 - 11:27:02 PST
I have an old Amiga external 3.5 disk drive for sale. Best offer takes it.
Name: Diana Comstock - Contact info
Where: Attleboro, MA
Date: Sat, Apr 17, 2010 - 11:17:58 PST
I have an old Apple Macintosh LC III. I would like to sell, but not sure what it would be worth. It is in perfect working condition with original monitor, keyboard and mouse. The children like to play games on it, but it must go.
Name: DEAN KAUFFMAN - Contact info
Where: TEXAS
Date: Fri, Apr 16, 2010 - 09:47:54 PST
Any one remember the apple llgs woz?
mine came with a signed glass apple
I still have both
Name: Knute Fassett - Contact info
Where: New York
Date: Sat, Apr 10, 2010 - 11:40:52 PST
Have Dynabyte 6600 MPM. In storage 20 years. All manuals with it. Interested in selling. Have Televideo 500 crt that goes with it.
Also have IBM AT and IBM 5364 PC/36. Also in storaage 15 years. Looking to sell all..
Name: David Ecklein - Contact info
Where: Rumney, New Hampshire USA
Date: Tue, Apr 06, 2010 - 07:46:57 PST
The "early personal computers" you display were all commercial products or kits. Do you have any information on early amateur machines? At least one was built before 1970. My 1959 EMAG III was an amateur personal computer (it was designed and built as my high school science fair entry). It weighed a ton (over 3200 vacuum tubes) and was wired to play checkers. At the time, I decided that constructing a computer with a stored program either would be beyond my means or would result in a trivial toy (such as Berkeley's contraptions) - neither of which I thought would make a very impressive science project.
Although EMAG III played a legal game of checkers, it could have been beaten by one of those hand-held special-purpose checker computers that Sears sold a few years ago. But the thing worked - it got me a scholarship to MIT and an early IBM job.
EMAG III was junked in the late '60s. I hope to write something more extensive about it than what now exists on my website www.diacad.com (way out of date otherwise, by the way). You will find a picture of it there, and a few more details.
I would be most interested in any other amateur computers from this pre-1970 era.
Name: Trevor - Contact info
Where: South Africa
Date: Tue, Mar 30, 2010 - 07:56:13 PST
Exciting website. I am on pension and have gathered all the computers I have collected over the years, and now I am playing around with them. 1) I need the DOS files for the RCA Cosmac MS2000 computer. I have plenty of info on the 1802 systems, from the kit to the tape CDP693/4 systems.
2) I have lots of info on the BBC (Games as well) and will be shortly selling 2 of them. The third I keep as a work horse. 3) I also have Epson HX20 portables if anyone is interested. Send me an email.
Cheers Trevor
Name: Andrew - Contact info
Where: Hemlock MI
Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010 - 15:40:46 PST
Could anyone trade a Eazy PC for a TI-99/4A
Name: Dave Petty - Contact info
Where: Alamogordo, New Mexico
Date: Sat, Mar 27, 2010 - 06:30:02 PST
FANTASTIC!!! I just relived my computer history from the mid-70s through the mid-90s. Thanks. I started with an Altair 8800 (Wish I still had it) and still have a bunch, unfortunately nothing old except a TRS 80 Pocket Computer 6. I did notice that you left out the TI-Pro in you TI list. I had two desk tops and a portable (suitcase) until the mid-90s; my favorite of the old ones. I'll be visiting your site a lot in the future. Keep it going, please.
Name: David Hoegen - Contact info
Where: Webster, MA USA
Date: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 - 05:57:32 PST
Great site. Love the ads. Mico$oft what a ham.
I myself have a few systems. Kpro, IBM portible, TRS 80 color, TRS 80 model 4. They all work. They teach you program skills. Good codeing No BLOTED code size cost $$$ 3,000.00 for 5Meg drive. LOL.
Love the site.
Name: Michael Marino - Contact info
Where: Woburn, Mass 01801
Date: Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - 09:08:37 PST
I have 4 Compaq Portable computers for sale.
I know 2 of them work the others have not been trested lateley but I think they are complete and at least good for parts.
Other bus cards are available free with purchase.
I also have 3 full sets of manuals to include with the sale.
I will sell as lot of 4 at a reasonable price.
Name: Cees Witsen - Contact info
Where: Sydney Australia
Date: Wed, Mar 24, 2010 - 04:20:51 PST
Hi All,
I've got a ton of old stuff I'll do a bit of a catalogue and list it here, but for the moment does anyone know how much the Poqet may be worth I have one of those.
TIA
Cees
Name: arnold johnson - Contact info
Where: conrad MT
Date: Thu, Mar 18, 2010 - 12:45:38 PST
I have a Zenith Z-183 with books and case what's it worth
Name: Jessica - Contact info
Where: United States of America
Date: Mon, Mar 15, 2010 - 22:55:21 PST
I am trying to see what a TRS-80 Computer in it's original box with a dozen games with all the documentation. The tape record may not be in perfect contition but besides that it's in operastional condition and cosmetically it has no damages. Thanks!!!!
Name: Achmed Kümmelschraube - Contact info
Where: cologne
Date: Mon, Mar 15, 2010 - 18:23:11 PST
HI THERE!!!
I AM A CRAZY OLDSCHOOL USER. MY MAINSYSTEM IS AN WIN 95 MASHINE.
I LOVE THIS OLD ONE... MOST PEOPLE DONT UNDERSTAND THIS. BUT THIS OLD COMPUTERS HAVE A SOUL.
GREETINGS TO YOU ALL
Name: Nancy - Contact info
Where: Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Mon, Mar 15, 2010 - 06:20:39 PST
I have a working Heathkit computer from 1983. Any idea of its worth?
Name: Mike Andrews - Contact info
Where: Montevideo, Minnesota
Date: Sun, Mar 07, 2010 - 18:55:17 PST
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeos
I guess Zeos is too new. Got it in 1994 when they were selling a discontinued model and a real cheap rate. Still works. Your website is seven years old based on the guestbook. Time for pre-2000 ones. Zeos is a rare one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttCkz4UaPMA
And after seeing that commercial...no wonder the stopped the brand. The ZEOS 386SX was once featured on the cover of PC Magazine, rated as Editor's Choice in its January 30, 1990 issue. I think mine was like a Pentium 90.
I think St Olaf College still had these...Heath/Zenith Z-171
They may still have some buried in storage or in the tunnels.
Name: JOSEPH MORRIN - Contact info
Where: Philadelphia,PA
Date: Sun, Feb 28, 2010 - 17:42:38 PST
I worked for my Father James F. Morrin @ Meltronics located in Bristol, PA in 1974. I was the Asst. Manager and Wave solder operater who manufactured the very first MOS Kim-1 computer. I have one of them. Does anyone remember my Dad, he also worked for IBM, a company on Allegheny Avenue (Technotrol), Burroughs, NASA and at Frankford Arsenal,
Name: Gene Goldsmith - Contact info
Where: Avondale,LA ( just west of New Orleans)
Date: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 - 21:22:47 PST
I have a TI Portable Professional and I notice you are looking for one. Do you know what it is worth? I also have an Epson line printer that works with it. I also have the 5 1/4 discs that go in it.And boxes of MS-DOS operating systems,etc.
Name: Brad Sparks - Contact info
Where: Mesa, AZ
Date: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 - 11:31:38 PST
I was just remembering back in the day me with my c64 and my friend with his 800xl and how we would try to out do each other every week. I would write or find a program that i felt totally surpassed anything an Atari could do and he would do the same to surpass anything a Commodore could do sooo much fun the early 80's were.
Name: Brad Sparks - Contact info
Where: Mesa, AZ
Date: Fri, Feb 26, 2010 - 11:25:32 PST
Love the site brings back a lot of memories I wish I still had My old computer collection I had a couple of your wanted items in my personal collection before my office was foreclosed on and I could not get my collection out all probably thrown out and lost forever. This is a very cool site sad thing is I have go thru all of your info on the old computers and I am wanting MORE!!
Name: peter - Contact info
Where: USA
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 - 18:15:16 PST
I have two 1541 floppy drives and the Key board.
Are they worth anything??
Name: francis - Contact info
Where: med hat ab
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2010 - 17:34:13 PST
i have a mid 80's sharp pc 4500 portable computer in great condition, works good 2. would anyone be interested in this comp 4 there collection.
Name: Dave Evartt - Contact info
Where: Baltimore
Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2010 - 11:54:31 PST
The altair 8800 is responsible for my defection from electronics to computer programming. I discovered it in the Dec 1974 issue of Popular Electronics (Coming next month: Build your own computer...)
We bench-marked the 8800 against our HP 2000G and I knew right then where my future lie.
Was the proud owner of an IMSAI 8080 "The Cadillac of microcomputers", A Pertec 6800 and worked with most of the micros that came out between 77 and 82. Worked for a little company called Vista Computer company, which marketed the first complete CP/M system that could be used by 8080 ased computers with S100 buses (before Northstar even, our only competitor)
Trivia: the IMSAI, with static memory ran so hot that you could raise a blister by grabbing the board unless you let it cool down. It was also sensitive to electrostatic fields to the point that I built an electrostatic detector just to let us know when to shut the computer down at conventions.
Biggest question I'm glad nobody asks anymore; "What can it do?"
Name: J.A.DE WITTE - Contact info
Where: NETHERLANDS EUROPE
Date: Sat, Feb 20, 2010 - 07:00:57 PST
I own a Tandy pocket scientific computer PC6.
I am looking for a technical manual.
And other specs.
Can you please help me?
With regards
J.A.DE WITTE
Name: merci - Contact info
Where: rutherfordton nc
Date: Thu, Feb 18, 2010 - 12:24:53 PST
heyy, just wanted to say i love this site!!!!!????!!!!!
Name: D. Hall - Contact info
Where: New Mexico
Date: Sat, Feb 13, 2010 - 11:33:45 PST
After purchasing a "suprise" closed box at an estate sale I have found inside.. a ZX81, printer, several text books, cassette tapes and spare printing paper rolls.
What exactly is all of this? A computer game or something?
Is this worth keeping or should i throw it away?
contact me please, cookies4pennies@yahoo.com
Name: Andrew - Contact info
Where: Hemlock MI
Date: Sun, Feb 07, 2010 - 09:35:21 PST
Name: Franz Stary - Contact info
Where: Los Angeles
Date: Sun, Feb 07, 2010 - 00:16:25 PST
Thank you, great site!
I am looking for a power supply to the Macintosh Portable 5120. Thank you.
- Franz
Name: noname
Where:
Date: Sat, Feb 06, 2010 - 21:19:41 PST
what a great site! im on here every day!
Sysop says: No, you're great!
Name: Kenneth Stout - Contact info
Where: slc utah
Date: Mon, Feb 01, 2010 - 21:52:27 PST
I have a macintosh se in perfect working order. I also have all the manuals the 800k macintosh drive, printer and programs. Can you give me some idea what it is worth? Model M 5011 I have the complete system.
Sysop says: Not a whole lot, maybe $50.
Name: frank mc donnell - Contact info
Where: Manchester England
Date: Sun, Jan 31, 2010 - 08:53:18 PST
i have some very old computers/printers that I am interested in selling.2 are point of sale terminals lear seigler adm1,s +unix printers.Also need info on same. please advise
Name: Steve Gibson - Contact info
Where: Suburban Chicago, IL
Date: Sat, Jan 30, 2010 - 09:47:09 PST
I'm interested in connecting with people who were members of Chicago Area Computer Clubs in the 70s and 80s. I have created a FACEBOOK group to serve as an online meeting place. Please go to FACEBOOK and search for CHICAGO AREA COMPUTER CLUBS to find the group and become a fan...
Steve Gibson - Founder of Woodfield Area Computerist Organization
Name: mark vess - Contact info
Where: hanson ma
Date: Thu, Jan 28, 2010 - 10:21:27 PST
I am selling a 1968 T&T technology main frame computer. It conmes with a van full of stuff and ALL documentation. Call or email:
THE MUSEUM OF ANTIQUATED TECHNOLOGY
"PRESERVING TECHNOLOGY OF THE PAST"
MARK A. VESS Owner and curator.
303 High ST.
Hanson Mass. 02341
Eves. 781-294-1647
Days 508-261-8470
Google Mark Vess to go to website.
Name: Jim N - Contact info
Where: Houghton, Michigan
Date: Tue, Jan 26, 2010 - 20:36:17 PST
Thanks for creating this site - what a trip down memory lane. Built an H-8 and H-19 about 1982.
Name: Steve Moody - Contact info
Where: Richmond, VA
Date: Mon, Jan 25, 2010 - 12:29:55 PST
I have a working IBM 5155, exactly like the one you show. I would certainly be interested in selling it. Ebay you think?
Sysop says: Ebay is the most likely place - expect maybe $50 - $100.
Name: tony cooper - Contact info
Where: coventry england
Date: Sun, Jan 24, 2010 - 09:24:12 PST
I have a sharp pc 7000 in working order,with manual and disks etc.any offers to buy or advice on sale.I need the money.
Sysop says: The best I can recommend is eBay - maybe $50-$100.
Name: KURT BAER - Contact info
Where: Switzerand
Date: Sat, Jan 23, 2010 - 09:26:16 PST
ICH HABE EINEN PC OLIVETTI M15 IN ABSOLUTEM TOP ZUSTAND ZU VERKAUFEN. VIELE DISKETTEN, 2 STARTPROGRAMME, BAG etc. etc.
kurt.baer@hispeed.ch
Name: Tiit M - Contact info
Where: Estonia
Date: Fri, Jan 22, 2010 - 08:04:56 PST
Hi aal I have MikroMikko3 and IBM pc convertible(whit doc )Bicurse i have to clean my room and nead some room so i think to trade for some audio systems.
Name: Hugh - Contact info
Where: Carlsbad, CA
Date: Thu, Jan 21, 2010 - 12:37:06 PST
I have 3 old 5.25 floppy disks that have a small program and some graphic files on them. I'd like to the data transfered to a newer storage device. I can't find someone who has a working 5.25" drive that could read it and copy to another format like a 3.5 floppy, a CD, or a flash drive. I'm an old DOS guy who could do it, I just don't have access to a machine. Can anyone help me out?
Name: David R. Dorrycott - Contact info
Where: San Antonio, Texas
Date: Mon, Jan 18, 2010 - 18:07:38 PST
The actual reason the TI 99/4 had such tiny keys was that the CALCULATOR division was given the job of designing it. Give it to the computer division? Oh no, this is just a TOY! Yes, I worked in the same building as TI HELP and the calculator design & build section. Oh, and let us not forget. Run the CPU output through the video chip, thus cutting CPU speed in half. Finally, lets make the Cartage connector in three plug together pieces!
I still have three 4A's. One a Black & silver, the other two that ugly putty brown color. As well as the expansion system. Do they work? Donno, but I'm keeping them.
Name: Dick Martiny - Contact info
Where: Andersonville, GA 31711
Date: Sun, Jan 03, 2010 - 11:47:59 PST
Have Texas Instrument Portable Professional computer Part# 2238675-002 serial #0864640048 with software manuals and disks for basic, Lotus 123, Wordstar, and MSDOS operating system. All in good condition. What is its value?
Sysop says: The value is probably around $100.
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