Altair version differences

From: Thompson Family <mthomps5_at_columbus.rr.com>
Date: Fri May 9 17:57:01 2003

I have an 8800 - what is your SN? I am wondering where mine falls. I have
all the receipts, original mailing, training manuals from the Altair
Training van, teletype, software, in plastic unused and old hobby mags back
to 1966. I also have some spare parts, never un packaged. Plus quite a few
advertising flyers. Are you aware of collection of this sort? I'd be happy
to scan and send things if people want them.


Mark


----- Original Message -----
From: "Joe" <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com>
To: <cctalk_at_classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: Altair version differences


> One difference was the use of flat vs round toggle switch handles. The
> round handles cut into your fingers and made them SORE after toggling in
> long programs. My first Altair was a 8800 but had the flat handles as used
> on the A model. Steve Gabley (sp?) was tracking Altair serial numbers and
> differences. He said that my Altair was the highest known SN for an 8800
> and one of very few 8800s with the flat handles. You should check with
him,
> I'm sure that he could tell you a lot more about the differences.
>
> I think one of the other differences was a beefier PS in the A but I
> don't remember for sure.
>
> Joe
>
> At 11:07 AM 5/8/03 -0400, you wrote:
> >Hi:
> >
> > Someone asked me what the difference between the 8800 and 8800a
> >models. I know that some significant changes but I couldn't enumerate
them.
> >
> > Can someone help here? Thanks.
> >
> >Rich
> >
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