>
> >On another note: I picked up a couple of real nice "Media Cabinets" for
$25
> >each. They're 7 feet tall, 18 inches deep, and 3 feet wide. They have
> >lockable roll-down doors (tambour), they're made of steel, and weigh a
TON!
> >Great storage at a great price.
>
> Yep! Those are likely some examples of the early 'Wright Line' cabinets.
> You can get all kinds of inside accessories for them to store just about
> any kind of media or books you can imagine.
>
Yep... That's exactly what they are. Fortunately, they came from a clean
environment and are in extremely good condition. After getting them home, I
realized how useful they would be so, I'm gonna go back and see if there
are any more.
> Wright Line is still very much in business, and they're happy to sell
> accessories. Check them on the web at www.wrightline.com.
>
Thanks
Steve Robertson <steverob(a)hotoffice.com>
On 17 Aug 99 at 10:01, Steve Robertson wrote:
> Saw this at the local thrift and was wondering if it is worth grabbing.
>
> It's a ZENITH Luggable computer. Looks kinda like a COMPAQ suitcase
> computer. Although it could be a tad smaller. The unsual thing about it is
> that the drives (5-1/4 and HD) are hidden in the top of the case. There is
> a release mechanism that allows them to pop-up for access.
>
> It's priced at $30 but, I could probably get it for about $20. Is it worth
> collecting?
>
I have one in my collection, but with 2 fds no HD. Cool design. Mine's a
ZFA-161. It's a Dos machine with a monitor program in ROM ,but a CP/M card was
available. It has a passive backplane and one of the most uncluttered interiors
I've seen. If it has an HD I'd go for it, Hell, I'd give you $20 just for the
HD and controller.
ciao larry
PS Just had a look a Uncle Rogers images. Apparently the model 150 was also
luggable. If you can really say the first Compaqs or Kaypros were "luggable"
with a sraight face.
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Look, all this for $60.00
> TRS-80 Color Computer Sell List
> August 9, 1999
>
> Color Computer 3 Extended Basic Manual by Microsoft and Microware
> Color Basic and Extended Basic Quick Reference Guide,for Coco 2
> Part 1: Introduction to BASIC, Student Manual Cat: 26-2151
> Micropilot Manual and Reference Guild for TRS-80 (no disks) Cat: 26-2718
> Getting Started with Color Basic (for Coco 2) - 2 copies
> Going Ahead with Extended Color Basic (TRS-80 Color Computer)
> Space Assault by Radio Shack ROM only Cat: 26-3060
> Polaris by Radio Shack, ROM and manual Cat: 26-3065
> Roman Checkers by Radio Shack, ROM and manual Cat: 26-3071
> Slay the Nereis by Radio Shack, ROM with manual Cat: 26-3086
> Doubleback by Radio Shack, ROM only Cat: 26-3091
> Androne by Radio Shack, ROM only Cat: 26-3096
> Dragonfire by Radio Shack ROM only (128k Coco) Cat: 26-3098
> Flightsim I by Tandy, 2 copies of disk and manual (32k Coco) Cat: 26-3108
> Electronic Book (for TRS-80), Shapemaker, Number Factory, and Maze Master
> Cat: 26-3141
> Cave Walker, disk only, 2 copies Cat: 26-3246
> Deskmate by Tandy disk, manual, and box (64k Coco) Cat: 26-3259
> Biosphere, disk only Cat: 26-3280
> Pegasus and the Phantom Riders, disk only (64k Coco) Cat: 26-3281
> Pitstop II by Epyx includes disk and manual (64k Coco) Cat: 26-3282
> Pitstop II, disk only (64k Coco) Cat: 26-3282
> Robot Odyssey I by The Learning Company, disk, manual and box (for 64k Coco)
> Cat: 26-3284
> Robot Odyssey I by The Learning Company, disk only Cat: 26-3284
> Pitfall II, disk only (64k Coco) Cat: 26-3287
> Shamus, disk only, 2 copies Cat: 26-3289
> Desert Rider, disk only (32k Coco) Cat: 26-3292
> The Dallas Quest by Datasoft includes disk and manual Cat: 26-3294
> The Dallas Quest, disk only, Cat: 26-3294
> Interbank Incident by Tandy, 3 disks. manual, and box (for OS-9 Coco)
> Cat: 26-3296
> Graphic Pak Manual Cat: 26-3157
> Pyramid 2000 (manuals only), 2 copies Cat: 26-3310
> Number Stumper Manual by The Learning Company (manual only)
> Word Spinner Manual by The Learning Company (manual only)
> Learn about Sounds in Reading (box and manual only)
> Hangword/Scramble B5 Software, for 32k Coco computer
> Sword of Roshon for Model III, cassette and manual (16k Coco) Cat: 26-1918
> Compac Manual, cassette tape and cable (16k Coco) Cat: 26-3330
>
> Beginners Guide for Personal Computers by Forrest Mims, III 2nd Edition
> @ 1983 Cat: 62-2003
> Understanding Digital Computers by Forrest Mims, III Cat: 62-2027
> Basic Conversion Handbook by Brain, Oviate, Paquin, and Stone Cat: 62-2088
> Color Computer Programs by Rugg and Feldman Cat: 62-2313
>
I will sell the whole lot for $60.00. plus shipping!!
Anyone want any off these things? $5.00 per item but you get quantity
discounts. Make me an offer!
>
> Bruce Baker, Houston, Texas
send response to bbaker(a)hal-pc.org if you can.
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Don't rub the lamp if you don't want the genie to come out.
Coming this October 2-3: Vintage Computer Festival 3.0!
See http://www.vintage.org/vcf for details!
[Last web site update: 08/17/99]
Parallax Inc. and Dr. Dobb's Journal proudly present...
The Vintage Computer Festival 3.0
October 2nd & 3rd
Santa Clara Convention Center
Santa Clara, California
www.vintage.org
For the third year in a row, the Vintage Computer Festival is back to
thrill and amaze you with the history of one of the greatest inventions
in all of mankind, the computer!
The Vintage Computer Festival is for YOU! We don't care which computer
you think is the best. We don't care what machine you grew up with, or
first fell in love with, or still use today. The VCF is a celebration
of computers and their history! Come share the joy of computing!!!
This year:
* More great speakers!
* More great exhibits!
* More great vendors with Cool Stuff to sell!
* More fun games and contests, including the Nerd Trivia Challenge!
* Tour The Computer Museum History Center!
* And of course, FREE STUFF!!
In short, plenty of stuff to indulge all your SENSES:
HEAR the speakers! SEE vintage computers! TOUCH them too!
SMELL their electronics! But please don't TASTE them!
"The mission of the Vintage Computer Festival is to promote
the preservation of 'obsolete' computers by allowing attendees to
experience the technologies, stories and people that embody the
remarkable tale of the computer revolution."
If you haven't yet experienced the VCF, DON'T MISS THIS ONE!!!
Register Early and $AVE!
Register by September 15 and pay only $20 per person. That includes
access to the entire event all weekend, including the speakers, the
exhibit and the flea market. Kids 17 and under are admitted free,
and as always, parking is free too!
To pre-register, send a check or money order to:
Vintage Computer Festival
4275 Rosewood Drive PMB#29-161
Pleasanton, California 94588
For ultimate convenience, please visit the VCF website for more
information as well as a handy registration form ready to print.
http://www.vintage.org/vcf/register.htm
The Speakers
Horst Zuse
Horst, the eldest son of early digital computer pioneer Konrad Zuse,
will be giving a lecture on his late father's machines and will
focus on the computer businesses that Konrad later founded to market
his ideas.
Jon Titus
Who can forget one of the earliest of kit microcomputers, the Mark-8?
Jon designed the Mark-8 around Intel's 8008 microprocessor and wrote
the construction article that appeared in the July 1974 issue of
Radio Electronics--a milestone in microcomputer history.
Todd Fischer
Todd bought the assets of IMSAI after their bankruptcy and continued
to manufacture and sell IMSAI products under the Fischer-Frietas
Corporation. Todd consulted with MGM for the movie _War Games_ and,
as a treat, will be bringing along for show and tell the actual IMSAI
8080 computer that co-starred in the film.
Michael Wise
Mike contends that his Sphere Computer circa 1975 is in fact the
first integrated "Personal Computer". Some people think he has a
valid claim to that title. Come hear his story and decide for
yourself.
Stan Veit
Stan is an early chronicler of the microcomputer revolution, and also
a participant. Stan started one of America's first computer stores in
New York, and in the process forged relationships with some of today's
revered pioneers, including Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, whom he
shared a booth with at the first West Coast Computer Faire where the
Apple ][ was debuted to the world.
Ed Kramer
Ed has been creating computer graphics since the days when it was done
using mainly analog video devices. Today he's a Sequence Supervisor
for Industrial Light & Magic doing computer generated graphics and
special effects for such films as "Deep Impact", "The Mummy" and
"Star Wars: The Phantom Menace".
Jim Willing
Our admired and beloved VCF Celebrity, Jim will wax philosophic on
various themes of stupendous relevance. This year, Jim will help
the aspiring vintage computer collector restore their machines to
operating condition with "Debugging for Dummies", and will also
give you tips to help you revive ancient copies of your favorite
computer games in "Dead Media Society".
Liza Loop
Liza heads up the LO*OP Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to
improving education through innovative thinking. Liza introduced
the first Apple into public schools in 1976 (in fact the first Apple 1,
given to her by Steve Wozniak) and the world has never been the same
since. Liza will be bringing along the Apple 1 and other historic
machines for show and tell.
Eugene Kim
Eugene recently left Dr. Dobb's Journal as Senior Technical Editor to
start his own consulting firm. He'll be giving a lecture on the
history of free software, a very relevant topic considering the
free-software movement is in full force in today's computing arena as
evidenced by the escalating adoption of GNU/Linux.
Curt Vendel
Curt is the founder of the Atari Historical Society (check out his
great website at http://www.atari-history.com) and has amassed an
amazing collection of Atari artifacts and company history, including
some one-of-a-kind Atari prototypes. Curt will be bringing along
some of these prototypes for show and tell.
Roger Sinasohn
Roger is an avid collector of early portable computers and will be
giving a talk on the history of the Kyocera 85, a.k.a. the Tandy
Model 100, a.k.a. the Olivetti M10, a.k.a. the NEC PC-8201A.
Doug Salot
Doug's research has uncovered what he believes to be the first
"personal computer". Forget the Apple ][, the Altair or even the
Alto. Doug's pick as first PC goes all the way back to the 1950's.
Designed by Edmund Berkeley, an unsung hero of computer history,
Doug intends to win Berkeley the prominance and praise that he feels
is much deserved by this virtually unknown computer visionary.
Plus!
Workshops by Parallax on their amazing little BASIC Stamp. Get
a preview of this cool little device by visiting their website
at http://www.parallaxinc.com.
For complete speaker information and schedules, point your favorite
web page viewing software at http://www.vintage.org/vcf/speakers.htm.
The Vintage Computer Faire and Exhibition
This year, the Vintage Computer Festival exhibit will feature the
exhibits of individual collectors, all vying to win first, second
or third place in eleven categories, plus the coveted "Best of Show"
award. The winner of the "Best of Show" ribbon will also win
fabulous prizes.
This year, we want YOU to exhibit the pride of your collection.
What better way to demonstrate your enthusiasm for your hobby than
to be an exhibitor at the Vintage Computer Festival.
Exhibitor information can be found on the Vintage Computer Festival
website (http://www.vintage.org/vcf/exhibit.htm).
The Vintage Computer Flea Market
Every year the best deals on vintage computer items can be found
at the Vintage Computer Flea Market. Here are only a few of the
amazing items sold at last year's flea market:
* Apple 1 (no, we're NOT kidding!)
* SWTPc 6800
* A rare computer by "the digital group"
* Morrow Decision 1 (S-100)
* California Computer Systems (S-100)
* Apple Lisa 2
* And much, much more!!
If you've got old computer stuff that you'd like to sell, there's
no better place than the Vintage Computer Flea Market at the
Vintage Computer Festival. Please visit our website for rates
and regulations (http://www.vintage.org/vcf/vendor.htm).
The Nerd Trivia Challenge!
Hey trivia fans! Think you got what it takes to survive the Nerd
Trivia Challenge? If you qualify, you'll be pitted against two
other players in a battle to determine who is the undisputed master
of computer history trivia. Answer the most questions correctly
and you could walk away with $50 in cash plus some other nifty prizes.
Lightweights need not apply, this contest is geared towards the
serious computer history enthusiast. For contest rules please visit
http://www.vintage.org/vcf/ntc.htm.
Tour The Computer Museum History Center!
The Computer Museum History Center boasts the largest collection
of historic computer artifacts in the world. Their collection
includes rare, one-of-a-kind computers and artifacts that date
back to the early part of the century and beyond.
A tour of the History Center's "Visible Storage" warehouse will
be organized on Sunday, October 3. Tickets are limited and so
advanced registration is recommended.
FYI: The History Center is on the move, and is thrilled to announce
plans to build a permanent museum to be dedicated by 2007. You
can help the History Center achieve its goal by becoming a member.
Information about becoming a member of the History Center can be
found at http://www.computer-history.org.
Meet Fellow Computer Collectors!
The VCF is the premier gathering for collectors of vintage computers.
What better way to enjoy your hobby than by meeting other like-minded
individuals to share stories and information about your computer
collection. Register in advance by September 15 and save $$$! Visit
http://www.vintage.org/vcf/register.htm for details.
Visit our Sponsors!
Without our sponsors, the Vintage Computer Festival could not be
a reality. It is our wonderful sponsors that enabled us to bring
you the Vintage Computer Festival year after year. Demonstrate
your appreciation by visiting them on the web:
Parallax, Inc.
http://www.parallaxinc.com
Parallax manufactures the BASIC Stamp, a versatile
microcontroller with a built-in BASIC language that is
suitable for most any electronics and computer hobbyist
project.
Dr. Dobb's Journal
http://www.ddj.com
Dr. Dobb's Journal is the oldest continually running
microcomputer journal, in existence since 1975. It
features monthly articles and columns geared towards
the computer programming professional.
EOF
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[Last web site update: 05/25/99]
How about this? According to a close friend, Epson referred to him as Mr. HX
no less, says it was the first. he even wrote some software to make the
computer "wake up" every few days using the internal clock and print out "I
miss Bob" while he was on vacation. So I'd have to agree its was the first.
But is the TRS 80 handheld the first palmtop?
The VCF 3.0 speakers have been announced!
For the speaker list and speaker bio's check out
http://www.vintage.org/vcf/speakers.htm
(Not all speaker bio's are in yet but should be updated within the next
few days).
There's still about a month to pre-register and save $$$...
http://www.vintage.org/vcf/register.htm
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Don't rub the lamp if you don't want the genie to come out.
Coming this October 2-3: Vintage Computer Festival 3.0!
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[Last web site update: 05/25/99]
Ok, perhaps stretching a point...
an E.S.R. "Dr. Nim". It plays (can you guess?)... Nim! and some
variations.
Pix in the usual places... B^}
-jim
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>>> Coming to VCF III (2-3 October 1999) - CBBS/NW live!
Saw this at the local thrift and was wondering if it is worth grabbing.
It's a ZENITH Luggable computer. Looks kinda like a COMPAQ suitcase
computer. Although it could be a tad smaller. The unsual thing about it is
that the drives (5-1/4 and HD) are hidden in the top of the case. There is
a release mechanism that allows them to pop-up for access.
It's priced at $30 but, I could probably get it for about $20. Is it worth
collecting?
On another note: I picked up a couple of real nice "Media Cabinets" for $25
each. They're 7 feet tall, 18 inches deep, and 3 feet wide. They have
lockable roll-down doors (tambour), they're made of steel, and weigh a TON!
Great storage at a great price.
See Ya,
Steve Robertson <steverob(a)hotoffice.com>
No idealization here . . . just an approximation. let's see . . . #12 wire
. . . 0.3" long . . . 7805 maxxes at about 1.2 amps with a good heatsink . .
.
Dick
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From: sms(a)antinode.org <sms(a)antinode.org>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Date: Tuesday, August 17, 1999 9:15 PM
Subject: Re: imsai 2
> From: "Richard Erlacher" <edick(a)idcomm.com>
>
>> Assuming you've used a real wire, it certainly will keep the two points
>> at the same potential.
>
> I love to see an idealist. Is your wire carrying zero current, or is
>it a superconductor?
>
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