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Vector Graphic Vector 1++

The Vector 1++ computer from Vector Graphic was a recent acquisition. I cleaned up the dust on the motherboard and am in the process of restoring it. Unfortunately, in transit via UPS, the internal...

TEI Special Systems Group S-100 computer

This is another S-100 based computer within a TEI Special Systems Group chassis. It has a 22 slot TEI Systems S-100 back plane and includes several cards . Below is a list of cards...

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Canon Cat

I recently acquired a Canon Cat and am thrilled because these don’t come up for sale much.  The Canon Cat was famously developed by Jef Raskin, of Apple Macintosh fame.  While the Canon Cat...

IBM PC Model F keyboards

Keyboard 1 (small scratch on back, one foot missing.  Front looks awesome. Cord is almost excellent)   Keyboard 2 (small abrasion on back, two feet missing.  Front looks awesome. Cord has expanded coils) Keyboard...

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IBM 5161 Expansion Unit

Some time back, I acquired an IBM 5161 expansion unit that adds extra capacity to the original IBM PC model 5150.  The 5150 only had 5 expansion slots and two full-height 5.25″ floppy drives...

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Lear Siegler ADM 3A terminal

I recently acquired a Lear Siegler ADM 3A terminal and I was thrilled.  This is one of the quintessential terminals of it’s day and if one ever mentions “terminal” to someone who’s been around...

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STM Pied Piper computer

This is another Canadian computer from Semi-Tech Microelectronics Corporation (STM) called the Pied Piper that looks a little worse for wear but the paint wearing down actually exposes a metallic finish underneath. This is ...

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Vintage Alps AKB-3420 Keyboard

The Alps AKB-3420 keyboard was built for early 80’s S-100 computers as these generally had toggle switches for data entry and led blinking lights for output. If someone wanted a monitor and keyboard, one...

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MOS Commodore KIM-1

I was very happy to find a blue PCB version of a KIM-1 computer some time ago.  I have a  couple of different versions but this KIM-1 is Revision E.  More information is available...