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   LATEST ADDITIONS
ECD CORPORATION Micromind
The Micromind was a very innovative machine ahead of its time ! But despite the small group working on the machine, prototyping and developing, and pushing the limits of the time, the machine never shipped. Apparently only a few prototypes were produced. Development began as early 1975/1976 but commercial adverts appeared only in 1977. One of the main features of the Micromind was its innovative (for the time) redefinable characters. Up to 120 characters could be software redefined by the ...
SEMI-TECH (STM) PC
This extremely rare computer is Portable PC (IBM compatible) conceived in the same plastic case as the Pied Piper, released by the same company in 1983. This computer incorporates a lot of features in a compact case, which was quite innovative at the time: built-in LCD display, printer, modem, phone and disk drives ! The STM PC is based on an Intel 80186 processor and two quadruple-density disk drives. The processor is faster than the one used in the IBM PC, a...
LOGICAL MACHINE CORPORATION (LOMAC) Goliath
Logical’s Goliath is a server or disk file storage device has it was described at the time. It has a capacity for 10 MByte, 30 MByte or 50 MByte of fixed disk storage and 10 MBytes of removable storage. The unit, which also houses the controller, may have memory ranging from 64K to 256K and capacity for up to 20 terminals. Up to 20 Tina or David computers can link to Goliath as a distributed data processing system. For ...
LOGICAL MACHINE CORPORATION (LOMAC) Adam
The Adam was the first computer released by Logical Machine Corporation (LOMAC) in 1975. In 1978 they also produced Tina which stands for "TINy Adam". In 1983 Logical released the David, and the L-XT in 1983. There was also the Goliath, a data storage server with 5MB hard drive. Goliath could be connected to up to 20 Davids or Tinas. David and Goliath names makes a clear reference to the mythic...
LOGICAL MACHINE CORPORATION (LOMAC) Tina
The Adam was the first computer released by Logical Machine Corporation (LOMAC) in 1976. In 1978 they produced Tina which stands for "TINy Adam". It seems to have the same specs as David but with two 8'' floppy disk drives. There was also the Goliath, a data storage server with 5MB hard drive. Goliath could be connected to up to 20 Davids or Tinas. David and Goliath names makes a clear reference to the mythical story found in the biblical Book of S...
LOGICAL MACHINE CORPORATION (LOMAC) L-XT
The L-XT was the last computer released by Logical Business Machines, after the Adam, the David, the Tina and the Goliath in 1982. It was announced at the 1983 COMDEX Fall in Las Vegas, and commercially available in March 1984. The L-XT uses a 16-bit Intel 8088 CPU with 192KB RAM, and equipped with a 5.25'' floppy drive unit (320 KB capacity) and a 10 MB hard disk (upgradable to 60 MB)...
LOGICAL MACHINE CORPORATION (LOMAC) David
The David is not the first computer released by Logical Business Machines. In 1974, LOMAC (Logical Machine Corporation) released the Adam. Some times later they also produced Tina (for TINy Adam). There was also the Goliath, a data storage server with 5MB hard drive. Goliath could be connected to up to 20 Davids or Tinas. David and Goliath names makes a clear reference to the mythical story found in the biblical Book of Samuel. The David is powered by a 16-bit Intel 8086 CPU w...
GESPAC Gescomp 720 / 730
GESPAC SA was a Swiss company who designed the G-64/96 Bus in 1979. This interface bus concept provides a simple way to interface microprocessor modules with memory and peripheral modules on a parallel bus. The G-64/96 Bus uses a simple, yet modern and powerful interface scheme which allows a higher level of functionality from the single height Eurocard form factor. The low overhead of the G-64/96 Bus interface greatly eases the design of custom boards by the User. This is why, even many year...
WELECT  W86
The W86 is a french computer released in 1983 by Welect. It's the second computer released by Welect after the W80.2. The W86 is powered by an Intel 8086 (hence its name) to catch up with the IBM PC compatible trend of the moment and is thus able to run MS-DOS. But the W86 is also equipped with a Z80A to also be CP/M 86 compatible. It's thus an hybrid machine typical of the mid-80s when the professional industry was moving from CP/M to MS-DOS. There are 128...
SMOKE SIGNAL CHIEFTAIN COMPUTERS The Chieftain 9822
In 1978, Smoke Signal Chieftain Computers (SSCC) released their first computer: The Chieftain, followed in 1980 by the Chieftain Business System, an update to the original Chieftain. At the start of 1982, the company introduced the Chieftain 9822, an update to the Business System featuring the same processor and static RAM options, as well as the same nine-slot bus equipped with the first two Chieftains. The system could be equipped with either two 8-inch or two 5.25-inch floppy drives and...

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NINTENDO Super Nintendo Entertainment System 2
In an attempt to prolong the Super Nintendo's life, Nintendo of America launched the SNES 2 in 1997, similar to what had previously been done with the NES 2. The SNES 2 was only available in the States and Japan, but was never released in Europe. It was smaller and lighter than the original version, lacking the expansion and RF ports of the old model, although the internal hardware remained exactly the same. The decision to ship the SNES 2 with Super Ma...
I.S.T.C. (INFORMATIC SYSTÈMES TÉLÉCOM) 5000
Little is known about this system. Help welcomed ! I.S.T.C. (Informatic Systèmes TéléCom) was a french company which was selling imported computers from USA, like the Apple II or the Compucolor. So it wouldn't be surprising if the ISTC 5000 was also an imported system. But which one ? We have not found the answer yet... It is a big system with a built-in 10'' amber display (80 x 25 characters) and one or two integrated 5.25''...
SINCLAIR  ZX SPECTRUM 128
The Spectrum 128 (code named Derby) is the successor of the Spectrum +. It was made just before Amstrad bought the right to use the Sinclair name in computer products. So it can be regarded as the last "real Sinclair Spectrum". The 128 is the first real evolution of the old Spectrum. It has a lot of new features: 128kb RAM, a new sound chip (Yamaha AY-3-8912), RS232/Midi and video RGB outputs. The Spectrum displays a menu wh...
COMPUMEDIC Analog Computer
In 1971, Compumedic Sciences Incorporated launched this full featured desktop analog computer as a training device. Removable patch-connected modules included differential, summing as well as integrating amplifiers with resistive and capacitive feedback networks and comparators. On top of its training calling, this computer was used as a sound generator in several electronic music Studios. For more information about analog computer capabilities, see the He...
SBS  SBS 8000
The SBS 8000 is an early japanese system. The most remarkable feature of the SBS 8000 is its originaly shaped case. It looks like the keyboard had been placed in an area cut with a knife. There are in fact two models of the SBS 8000. The basic model has only 16k or 32k RAM and a Basic language built-in (Super-Basic). The 12" monochrome monitor sold with it, could display 16 x 64 characters. The Super Basic was 100% compatible with the one in the TRS-80 (only higher resolution with t...
NATIONAL RADIO INSTITUTE 832
The National Radio Institute 832 was probably the first commercially available computer kit. It was sold as part of a correspondence computer course. We don't know much about this machine, but Jason Anderson, the proud owner of the pictured machine sent us a letter from Lou Frenzel, the designer of the NRI-832: I did design the 832 back in 1970-71 time period. It was part of a home study course on computers offered by National Radio Institute, a school ...
COMPUTER DEVICES INCORPORATED  DOT
The DOT was a portable IBM PC compatible computer. It was the last portable computer developed by Computer Devices Incorporated (CDI) back in 1981-1983. It followed the example of the Osborne systems, its main competitors. But while most other transportable systems were powered by 8-bit microprocessors, the DOT used a "powerful" 16-bit Intel 8088. It has a wide built-in 5 x 9" green monochrome display which can display up to 1056 x 254 pixels or 132 x 25 characters. There are 256 characters ...
MATSUSHITA  National JR 100
The National (also known as Panasonic or Matsushita in other countries) JR series was pretty popular in Japan. Small quantities were sold outside Japan, in New Zeland among other countries. Little is known about the first system of the range (please help!). It was obviously an initiation machine with black & white display and rubber keyboard. The JR 100 was followed by the JR 200. Thanks to Murray Moffatt from New Zeland for most of the informatio...
RAIR MICROCOMPUTER Black Box
RAIR was a very early UK manufacturer of 8085-based systems and eventually licensed its designs to ICL. This obscure system was sold with a hard-disk and a 5"1/4 disk-drive built-in. It was conceived to be used as a multi-user system. The following languages were available : Basic, Cobol, Fortran, Pascal, PL/1. More information about Black Box internal hardware in the ICL Personal computer page. Pictured here is a model 3/30. ______________________...
FUJITSU  FM 7
Fujitsu was (and still is) japan's leading electronics company. This computer was the succesor of the FM-8 itself first member of the Fujitsu FM (for "Fujitsu Micro") range of computers, extending from hobbyist home computers up to 16-bit machines for the business market. The FM-7 was conceived as a cut-down version of the FM-8, eliminating the bubble cassette feature, and thereby achieving greater compactness and significantly...

   LATEST COMMENTS
Gavin Williams
6/4/2023
SHARP  MZ 80B
Does Anyone know where I can purchase a sharp mz 80 b ?

William Norman
6/3/2023
NCR  PC4
This computer was my favorite garage sale find of 1995. It even came with it''s own version of DOS, NCR-DOS, and some Peachtree productivity software. But my primary use for this machine was vintage PC gaming. This worked especially well after I installed a used hard card into an available expansion slot. Unfortunately Hurricane Rita tore the roof off the garage where it was stored a decade later, and this machine did not survive being flooded.

James Loos
5/29/2023
OHIO SCIENTIFIC  Superboard II
I recently acquired an OSI C1P on which, alas, the stabilizer for the space bar is missing. If someone would send me a photo showing details of the stabilizer, I''m hopeful I could replicate a stabilizer using a piece of piano wire. Thanks in advance

Miiforlong
5/27/2023
APPLE  MACINTOSH SE
The best computer i Seen ever , m''y life''s Dreams IS toi get one

Stephen Walters
5/25/2023
HONEYWELL H316 - Kitchen computer
Somebody HAS got ONE! https://valerieaurora.org/kitchen.html Stephen Walters

TiBo''s Retro Computers
5/22/2023
REGNECENTRALEN RC759 Piccoline
I''m making a series about the Danish RC759 Piccoline computer This is episode 1: https://youtu.be/6Mmrbh4aq00 https://www.youtube.com/@TiBosRetroComputers

oliver conlon
5/21/2023
TATUNG  EINSTEIN TC-01
mike westwood, if you still have the einstein for sale, email me at oliverconlon53@gmail.com :)


   RANDOM SOFTWARE TITLES
TARG
Arcade
Exidy - 1980
 game - maze - shoot them up
BOUNCE
Compucolor
company unknown - year unknown
 game -
PONG
Atari Pong
Atari - 1975
 game - ball and paddle - tennis
HOCKEY
Magnavox Odyssey 400
Magnavox - 1976
 game - ball and paddle - hockey - sport
MATH FUN (TV SCHOOL HOUSE II) (18V501)
RCA Studio II
RCA - 1977
 game - educational game - mathematics - mind games
BLITZ! (VT3202)
Vectrex
GCE - 1982
rating is 3rating is 3rating is 3rating is 3rating is 3
 game - american football - sport - vector graphics
BASIC LEVEL III A (B-30)
Sega SC 3000/SC 3000H
MITEC - 1983
 application - basic - programming language
HOCKEY
Arcade
RamTek - 1973
 game - ball and paddle - football - hockey
HYDRA (PA2073)
Atari Lynx
Atari, NuFX Inc., Tengen - 1992
 game - boat - shoot them up
THE GOONIES
Sharp X1
Konami - 1986
 game - platform
HOCKEY
Fairchild Channel F
Fairchild - 1976
 game - hockey - sport
HUSTLE CHUMY (G-1035)
Sega SG-1000 compatible systems
Compile - 1984
 game - platform
GOLGO 13 (G-1014)
Sega SG-1000 compatible systems
Saito Production, Sega - 1984
 game - shooting gallery
AWESOME GOLF (PA2049)
Atari Lynx
Atari (publisher), Hand Made Software (developer) - 1991
 game - golf - sport
CHAMPION ICE HOCKEY (C-59)
Sega SG-1000 compatible systems
Sega - 1985
 game - hockey - sport

   RANDOM ADVERTS
U.S. advert (1983)

EPSON
QX 10

 
8-page US advert #5

COMPAQ
Portable III

 
U.S. advert (1980)

HEWLETT PACKARD
HP-85

 
Abcdary advert #2

COMMODORE
C64

 
Brochure extract

CASIO
FX-9000P

 
T-1200 (Dec. 1987)

TOSHIBA
T 1200

 
U.S. advert (1979)

TANDY RADIO SHACK
TRS 80 MODEL I

 
InfoWorld article

ATHENA COMPUTER & ELECTRONIC SYSTEM
ATHENA 1

 
New Zealand Review

SEMI-TECH (STM)
Pied Piper

 
french advert (april...

SHARP
PC-1500 / PC-1500A

 
Semi-Tech brochure #...

SEMI-TECH (STM)
Pied Piper

 
Computing Today (198...

LOGICAL MACHINE CORPORATION (LOMAC)
Adam

 
Japanese advert (198...

CANON
V-10

 
Brochure #3

SORD
M-100ACE

 
French leaflet cover

SIRIUS COMPUTER
Victor 9000 / Sirius 1

 
U.S. ad #2 (1982)

NORTHSTAR
Advantage

 
U.S. advert #2 (1982...

NEC
APC

 
Japanese flyer - rec...

EPOCH
Super Cassette Vision

 
US advert, Oct. 1981

APPLE
APPLE II+

 
French advert

AI ELECTRONICS
ABC 26

 
1st. U.S. advert #2

EPSON
QX 10

 
Stupid picture

SMH - ALCATEL
ALPHA Plus

 
insert - verso

WORLDS OF WONDER
Action Max

 
Japanese advert (198...

PIONEER
Palcom PX-7

 
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