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🎄✨ Happy Holidays from the Vintage Computer Museum! ✨🎄
As we celebrate this festive season, we're reminded of the joy and nostalgia that technology from the past continues to bring. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here's to more discoveries, connections, and vintage vibes in 2025!
Stay warm, stay curious, and may your holidays be as magical as an 8-bit Christmas morning. 🎅💾
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Felicidades!
A huge thank you to Nicola from Toronto for their incredible donation to the Vintage Computer Museum! Nicola generously gifted us an Atari 1040 STf with a matching Atari SC1224 Color Monitor, an Atari SF354 External Floppy Drive, an Atari STM1 Mouse, a high-density replacement floppy drive for the 1040 ST (sold by Best Electronics), a box of blank 3.5" floppy disks, a handy plastic disk storage box, and a beautifully crafted custom wooden stand for the monitor. This remarkable system was inherited from Nicola’s father, preserving a piece of computing history for us all to enjoy.
After a quick power-up, everything looks to be in working order! The monitor has a common issue with seized control knobs, so we’ll be fixing that and inspecting the capacitors, as they’re known for failure in these models.
Here's a photo of the system running, along with all the included goodies. Thank you again, Nicola, for helping us keep these memories alive!
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Ach, miss my 1040st. Gifted it to a guy still running a Atari BBS whose CPU had died.
Hello Vintage Computer Museum community!
It’s been about six months since my last major update in March, though I’ve shared a few smaller tech-related posts since last fall. These past months have kept me mostly behind the scenes, focusing on my health recovery. Despite not being as active, I’ve continued to work on smaller projects for the museum and kept up with messages from our wonderful community.
I’m thrilled to say I’m nearing full recovery, with deep gratitude to an amazing doctor who has supported me through this journey. Over the next two weeks, I’ll be sharing updates on recent donations and other exciting museum happenings from the last several months.
Thank you for sticking around and for your continued support! As I wrap up my medical paperwork and get back to a regular routine, I look forward to being more active here. I also hope to carve out some time to produce new videos.
P.S. Here’s a recent shot of our freshly reorganized and cleaned workshop—where all the retro refurbishing magic happens!
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🚀 New Arrivals at the Vintage Computer Museum 🌟
Last week was exciting for us as we welcomed two significant pieces to our collection, each with its own unique journey and story.
HP HP82901M Flexible Disk Drive: This classic piece of technology made its way to us all the way from California, complete with an HP HP-IB cable model 10833A (1 meter long), a power cable, and a 5.25" blank disk. It's a splendid addition to our TLC (Tender Loving Care) lineup, ready to be restored and preserved for future generations to admire and learn from.
"Računari u vašoj kući" Magazine Reprint: Our second package traveled even further, arriving from Serbia. As teased in a previous post, we've acquired the reprint of the special edition Galaksija magazine, "Računari u vašoj kući" (Computers in Your Home), a cornerstone in the history of personal computing in the region. This high-quality reprint also came with a small printed user manual for the Galaksija computer, providing a fascinating glimpse into the DIY computing movement of the era.
These pieces are more than just technology; they're stories, innovations, and memories encapsulated in hardware and paper. They remind us of the global journey of computing, from the sunny coasts of California to the historical depths of Serbia, and now, to their new home here at the Vintage Computer Museum.
We're thrilled to share these stories with you and continue to preserve and celebrate the rich tapestry of computing history. Stay tuned for more updates as we explore these items and many more.
#VintageComputing #ComputerHistory #TechPreservation #HP82901M #Galaksija #MuseumArrivals
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🌟 Exciting New Arrivals at the Vintage Computer Museum 🌟
This week has been an extraordinary one for our collection, thanks to some fantastic finds related to our love for HP computers and beyond, all originating from our old friend Sal—a true aficionado of HP technology and a valued member of our community.
📦 Highlighting This Week’s Additions:
The complete original software set for the HP Series 80, including VisiCalc Plus, File, and Word, showcasing the software prowess of early computing.
An original HP binder filled with manuals for a variety of HP computers and peripherals, offering a deep dive into the technicalities of these pioneering devices.
The HP 82167B, a 1-meter-long HP-IL cable, essential for the connectivity of HP devices, underscoring the interconnected nature of computing history.
The Phillips P2000 C System Reference and Service Manual, a perfect complement to the P2000 C system, enriching our understanding of this unique machine.
For our Sharp collection, two Magnetic Bubble Memory model CE-100B units, enhancing our narrative on data storage innovations.
Adding to our library, "The Personal Computer Handbook and Illustrated Guide to Choosing and Using Your Micro," published in 1983, provides a nostalgic look into the era of early personal computing.
Our collection dedicated to the HP 80 series continues to grow, becoming a more comprehensive tribute to this iconic series of computers, with just the HP 86 left to find.
These recent additions deepen our collection's narrative, bridging gaps in the technological and historical spectrum of computing. Each item helps us to craft a more detailed story of the evolution of personal and professional computing, sharing these insights with enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Stay with us for more updates as we dive into these new arrivals and uncover the stories they hold.
#VintageComputing #HPCollection #ComputerHistory #TechHeritage
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🌟 A Heartfelt Thank You from the Vintage Computer Museum 🌟
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to Kim Auchinachie from Toronto for her significant contribution. This donation enriches our collection, bolstering our efforts to preserve and celebrate the legacy of computing technology.
🖥️ Included in this generous donation is a Texas Instrument TI-99/4A, still in its original packaging. Although it's missing the original power supply, it comes with a joystick, manuals, and 9 game cartridges, each accompanied by manuals and a cartridge storage case. These items are a wonderful addition, and they're invaluable in helping us share the story and impact of these technologies.
🎨 Additionally, we've received The Animator, crafted by Ohio Art. This intriguing item diversifies our collection, showcasing the creative intersections between technology and art.
While our collection already features several TI-99/4A computers, spare systems are crucial. They support our restoration endeavors and ensure we can maintain these iconic machines in their best condition for educational purposes and for the enjoyment of our dedicated community.
Our heartfelt thanks go out to Kim for her generosity and support. Donations like hers are essential in our mission to safeguard these pieces of technological heritage.
Thank you, Kim, for your contribution to preserving this fascinating slice of history.
#VintageComputing #TexasInstrumentsTI99 #TheAnimator #MuseumDonation #ThankYou
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If you need 99/4A parts including US power supplies I have them in stock.
Lordy! Thats nice.
Any Leading Edge Computer?