Rare & Old Computers

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The website 'Rare & Old Computers' focuses on the rarity and cost of old computers, providing insights into how rare they are and how much they cost.

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randoc.wordpress.com

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Computer Historian

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Andy Baio

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2025-04-25 • technology retro computing

The text discusses the Yeno OrdiMagic and Epoch Alpa-1, rare educational toys from the 1980s that used audio cassette tapes and a small computer for educational purposes. It explains the technical challenges and solutions involved...

2025-01-04 • ebooks electronics

The Sony Librié EBR-1000EP was the first device with an eInk display, released in 2004. It was a groundbreaking innovation at the time, featuring a 6" eInk display, a complete keyboard, and running on 4 AAA batteries. The device u...

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2024-04-11 • hardware atari vme rack vmest

The text discusses the discovery of a previously unknown Atari ST clone, the VMEST, which was found in a 19" rack at the VCFB 2022. The author examines the components of the VMEST and speculates about its origins and purpose. The ...

2024-01-28 • history electronics mobile technology tpc-h pda pen-based computing

The text discusses the early PDAs from Sony, specifically the PTC-500, -550, -300, and -310 models. It explains the challenges of pen-based computing, the features and specifications of each model, and the technical details of the...

2024-01-10 • vintage computers franz morat kg

The author brought the tv-computersystem to a vintage computer meeting in Stuttgart, Germany and learned more about the machine. They were able to convert the signal into a composite monitor signal and got a very good picture qual...

2024-01-03 • vintage computers innovative technology 1970s to 1990s technology

The text describes the tv-computersystem 6800, a rare and innovative computer from 1976 made by Franz Morat KG. It was a simple, relatively cheap computer that used a light pen as an input device and connected to a TV to display o...

2023-03-04 • microcontrollers and microprocessors vintage computers computer history entex industries

The blog post discusses the Entex M.A.C., a toy computer produced by Entex Industries in the 1980s. It provides a detailed overview of the device's features, including its hardware, software, and functionality. The post also delve...

2022-01-07 • technology personal computer vintage computers bubble fujitsu micro 8

The text discusses the Fujitsu Micro 8 computer and its Bubble Memory drive option. It provides a detailed history of Fujitsu, the features of the Micro 8, and the technology behind Bubble Memory. The author also shares personal e...

2021-12-29 • technology vintage computers pda ipc magicwriter

The text discusses the rare IPC MagicWriter, a PDA computer manufactured by IPC, a Singapore computer manufacturer. It provides details about the device, its applications, and its technical specifications. The author also speculat...

2021-11-21 • atari vintage computers meat auction prices classic computing 2021 covid-19 protection policies

The Classic Computing 2021 event in Vöhringen, Germany took place in September 2021 with a 3G Corona protection concept. The event had a smaller number of exhibitors and visitors due to the pandemic, but still offered interesting ...