HP 64000 in Kansas City

From: Steven N. Hirsch <shirsch_at_adelphia.net>
Date: Sun Apr 11 09:06:31 2004

On Sat, 10 Apr 2004, Joe R. wrote:

> You said it yourself:
> "My understanding (from owning two since 1985) is that the "HP 64000" is a
> product line. The development station mainframes (desktop, portable) "
>
>
> Maybe I'm wrong but as I recall, the 64000 is a LARGE desktop unit with
> about a 13 or 14 inch screen, keyboard etc all built into one BIG unit. The
> 64100 is portable machine that's similar is size and style to a Kaypro
> computer (but slightly larger). The two do similar jobs but they're very
> different in size and weight. Due to the very different styles of
> construction and size, I'm sure that they use very different interface cards.

The 64100 is quite a bit larger (and heavier!) than a Kaypro portable
(trust me, I've hefted them). They do, in fact, use the same boards, but
the portable won't hold as many of them.
Received on Sun Apr 11 2004 - 09:06:31 BST