19 Dec
2000
19 Dec
'00
7:43 a.m.
I'm looking through some old issue sof Your
computer, and in the october '87
issue, the cover story is Olivetti's attempt at a home PC, the PC1.
Why someone would like to have an IBM compatible at home is beyond me, but
look at the design! It's difficult to describe, but very 80s, very Italian.
Extremely compact, CPU and keyboard integrated into a home micro-ish console,
with 3,5" drives protruding from the top of the keyboard. Runs on a NEC V40
and has got a CGA adapter. Apparently the sound is "hi-fi".
But look at the design! Drool.
Jep, I've been hunting this babe for some years.
Was this radical design ever released, though? Has
anyone got a PC1?
YES! It was available in gray and black(!). I found one last year at
a car boot sale in Ascot. Right at the entrance. Labeled at 2 GBP -
well, I even forgot to haggle...
Hasicly it's a PC alike/clone, based on a 8086.
You may touch it next time you're in Munich :)
Gruss
H.
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