9 May
2023
9 May
'23
6:29 p.m.
On 2023-May-09, at 11:08 AM, W2HX via cctalk wrote:
I see some altairs have a metal escutcheon on the
bottom with the stylized words "MITS ALTAIR 8800 COMPUTER" whereas others, the
front panel is just the dark faceplate top to bottom. What is the difference? Would one
have been a kit and the other sold fully assembled? Or maybe later units vs earlier units?
I'm currently working on restoration of an 8800. On this unit, as Jonathan mentioned,
the strip is glued/stuck on and some could easily be getting lost over the years.
Might note also that the Altair on/in the Pop Electronics issue is physically vastly
different than what shipped, it's not even the same case.