IBM 5126 at the local thrift store

From: Jason Willgruber <roblwill_at_usaor.net>
Date: Sat Oct 17 17:21:04 1998

>
> Sorry Jason, I misread your email. Thought you were questioning my
> discovery..
> Wonder why IBM has called this machine a 5126 anyway ?
>
> Also why hasn't someone jumped at the opportunity to purchase this fine
> piece of equipment to tune up their automobile with ... <Grin>!!!
>
> Its only 100 bucks and its the size of a large capacity washer, and
weighs
> 500lbs..
> It would be heaven to dissemble this monster and see what goodies lie
within
> it..
> Phil...
>

They probably called it a 5126 because it has all the diagnostic stuff.

It would be neat to throw a Pentium board, 32x CD-ROM in it, an then see
what it would do. Imagine having it sitting in your living room as your
"PC" :-)

BTW: do you know what resolution the display is?
--
         -Jason
(roblwill_at_usaor.net)
   ICQ#-1730318
Received on Sat Oct 17 1998 - 17:21:04 BST