Size, weight of a PDP-11/83?

From: Jerome Fine <jhfine_at_idirect.com>
Date: Sat May 15 23:14:45 1999

>Mark Gregory wrote:

> Through a lovely bit of serendipity, I've just been offered a PDP-11/83
> that's local to me. Before I accept, can anyone help me with the following
> questions:
>
> How big is this classic likely to be? Most PDPs I've seen were
> refridgerator sized, with washing machine sized disk drives, tape drives,
> etc. Is that about what I can expect, or is the 11/83 one of the later,
> smaller 11s?
>
> How heavy might it be? Would it be a lifting job for 2? 4? 8?
>
> Does it require special power? My home isn't wired for anything beyond
> household current.
>
> Any help would be much appreciated. I'd love to save this machine, but
> there are limits to my space/money/housemate's patience.
>
> Alternatively, if anyone else is in or around Calgary, AB, and would be
> interested in this machine, e-mail me off list. If I decide not to take it,
> I can put you in touch with the owner.

Jerome Fine replies:

I presume you have seen the various replies. If the system is in a BA23
box, you should be able to easily handle it by yourself. If it is in a BA123
box, you probably need someone else to help due to the size and weight -
about 70 lb. and about 20" high by 12" wide by 20" deep - on 4 casters
that move easily on a hard smooth floor.

If you decide not to use it, please contact me. I believe I was the
person who made the PRO350 available. Please let me know when
you are going to decide.

Sincerely yours,

Jerome Fine
Received on Sat May 15 1999 - 23:14:45 BST

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