front panels (again)

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Fri Feb 12 22:16:54 1999

I'll need to double check the name, but the Mac-8 Emac computer (Japanese)
has a full front panel (8080 or Z80 CPU, can't recall.)

Doug wrote:
>
> Can you guys help me build a definitve list of microcomputers that had
> minicomputer-like front panels with toggles and blinkenlights?
>
> Here's the list I've got so far:
>
> Intel Intellec-4
> Intel Intellec-8
> Scelbi 8H
> Mark-8
> Datanumerics DL8A
> Altair 8800
> BYTE, Inc. BYT-8 (and Olson 8080)
> IMSAI 8080 (and OEM versions)
> Altair 680
> Ithaca Intersystems DPS-1
>
> I'm sure there were more (seven-segment LEDs don't count). I'm only
> looking for micros right now, but I'd also be interested in a list of
> mini's, and I'd especially like to know which computer first used this
> human interface.
>
> Thanks,
> Doug
Received on Fri Feb 12 1999 - 22:16:54 GMT