Computer Replicas -PDP-8

From: David V. Corbin <dvcorbin_at_optonline.net>
Date: Tue Mar 30 19:02:04 2004

 
There are also a number of available commercial replicas that use a
microprocessor rather than discrete logic.

Software is compatable, has all the switches and blinken lights.

A full system can be aquired for under $1000 (much cheaper if you build it
yourself)

I have one here that I picked up a while back to keep the cravings within
reason until I can
Find a real on (Link/8, /I /L /E in order of preference for anyone thinking
of parting with something.

My greatest desire is getting a working TU-56 drive. But these seem to be in
very short supply..

>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org
>>> [mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of William Donzelli
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 6:07 PM
>>> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
>>> Cc: General Discussion: On-Topic Posts Only
>>> Subject: Re: Computer Replicas
>>>
>>> > I think you need a bit of perspective here! "Lots of us" is a
>>> > microscopic crowd, a very few hardcore collectors with the $ to
>>> > stockpile.
>>>
>>> I think the number of people on this list with PDPs of some
>>> flavor would be quite high - maybe at least 20 percent? It
>>> is a rough guess, but judging from the posts here and there
>>> over the years...
>>>
>>> As far as "$ to stockpile" - almost anyone on this list
>>> could have a PDP-8 (with the exception of a Straight,
>>> LINC-8, or -8/S) if they put their mind to it. They are
>>> still out there, so if money is problem, old fashioned
>>> legwork will eventually pay off. An then there is ebay, of
>>> course, and we all know that quite few PDP-8s appear every
>>> year. Spending $1000-2000 for a PDP-8 (maybe an 8/E) is
>>> really not completely insane. Put in some overtime, wheel
>>> and deal, sacrifice a few other luxuries, whatever - budget
>>> and save and that $2000 will appear.
>>>
>>> Now an S/360 is a different matter. I have worked my legs
>>> for something like seven years for one, and nothing has
>>> come my way (although I missed that model 22 by a few
>>> weeks, I think). I have also made a serious budget for one
>>> if Ebay finally pops one up, but none have. Where am I to get one?
>>>
>>> William Donzelli
>>> aw288_at_osfn.org
>>>
>>>
Received on Tue Mar 30 2004 - 19:02:04 BST