IBM 5126 at the local thrift store

From: Phil Clayton <handyman_at_sprintmail.com>
Date: Sat Oct 17 10:05:25 1998

Jason Willgruber wrote:

> > 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" :-)

Deffinatly a collectors item, very impressive a 500lb IBM AT.. Large wheels
and very thick metal case..

>
>
> BTW: do you know what resolution the display is?

Don't know the resolution, but its a monochrome 14 inch green touch screen
built right in the big washing machine looking case. Thats really the coolest
thing about it. Never had a touch screen before..Phil...
Received on Sat Oct 17 1998 - 10:05:25 BST

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