They're so damn clunky it just *feels* like it's 1960s technology.
On the other hand, the vaccuum tubes do help heat the house in the winter.
--John
>
> Compaq? '60s? '70s?
>
> Peace... Sridhar
>
> On Wed, 13 Feb 2002, Vintage Computer Festival wrote:
>
> > Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 08:32:14 +0000 (UTC)
> > From: Vintage Computer Festival <vcf_at_vintage.org>
> > Reply-To: classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org
> > To: Classic Computers Mailing List <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> > Subject: Compaq portable to good home
> >
> >
> > Contact Peter directly if you are interested.
> >
> > Reply-to: <banjoman9_at_hotmail.com>
> >
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > Date: Wed, 13 Feb 2002 12:15:38
> > From: Peter Finucane <banjoman9_at_hotmail.com>
> > Subject: computers
> >
> > I have several bits and pieces including a working Compaq portable from
> > about late sixties early seventies. Although "portable" it is heavy and
> > about the weight(and looks like) a portable sewing machine. It
> has a built
> > in 5 inch screen,integral keyboard and operates on two 5 1/4
> floppy discs.
> > I live in Southern England and would be prepared to donate this
> if someone
> > was willing to collect it. I also have a working IBM 286 with
> monitor from
> > about 1988, again I will donate. Please advise if you are interested or
> > can put me in touch with someone who is.
> >
> > Pete Finucane (banjoman)
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Sellam Ismail Vintage
> Computer Festival
> >
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