Several weeks ago I inquired about the existence
of an "attache" version Altair. Several kind folks
offered their input as to what this might be.
I was asked to share any information about this
unit if it became available to me. I have since
acquired it and have uploaded some photos for anyone
who might be interested.
Here is the link...
http://home.att.net/~rwood54741/50.jpg
It was made by Pertec when they were still producing
MITS branded systems. The case carries the name
"Icom Attache". But the innards are all branded
MITS. Even the keyboard. Electronically, it is an
Altair 8800b with the addition of a MITS keyboard. It
incorporates all the same MITS circuit cards and the same power
supply board as the 8800b. For that reason it is
essentially a keyboard Altair 8800.
The serial number of this example is 153 which leads
me to believe that a precious few were produced and it
it is probably extremely scarce. I obtained it from an
individual who worked for an Altair dealership which
was in busuness in 1977 and 78 and he
verifies that only a few were sold. I have docs on it.
Bob Wood
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Received on Sat Aug 08 1998 - 22:17:47 BST
