17 Nov
2000
17 Nov
'00
6:35 p.m.
On Fri, 17 Nov 2000, Lawrence Walker wrote:
One of the things I've noted is that the Osbourne
seems to
consistantly sell for a higher price than the Kaypros. I find this
strange since the Kaypros were universally regarded as a much
better machine and TMK not as many were produced. Possibly
just a name recognition factor.
Well, it's all a matter of perception. In this case, years later when we
forget all about the practicality of actually owing these computers, the
Osborne is widely--and erroneously--regarded as the "first portable
computer" (it's actually the "first" CP/M portable).
It's the same reason people want an Altair over, say, a nice CompuPro or
Cromemco box.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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