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technology2 years ago

"40 Years On: Who's Still Using the Original Apple Macintosh Computers?"

The original Apple Macintosh 128K, released 40 years ago, still has a loyal following of enthusiasts who continue to use and cherish the aging computers, despite their limitations. Some fans use the devices to play vintage games, while others collect and study them as pieces of computing history. The Macintosh's impact on personal computing was significant, ushering in an era of portable, accessible machines that revolutionized the industry. However, as technology continues to evolve, the era of individualized computing heralded by the Macintosh is giving way to increasing dependence on networked systems and cloud processing.

technology2 years ago

"Massive Vintage Computer Rescue Operation Unearths 2,200 Forgotten Gems"

Over 2,200 vintage computers from the 1980s, manufactured by NABU and featuring a groundbreaking pre-internet network, have been discovered in a barn in Massachusetts. These "new old stock" computers, which had sat unopened and unused for nearly four decades, were sold on eBay for $59.99 each. The machines gained attention from the retro computing community and were brought back to life by enthusiasts. The NABU computers, equipped with the Z80 processor, offered a platform suitable for device hackers. The flood of interest in these obscure computers caused the seller's eBay account to be temporarily suspended. The discovery has sparked a renaissance in these once-considered e-waste machines, allowing for hardware and software hacking that was not possible in previous years.

technology2 years ago

"Vintage Z80 Computers: A Barn's Hidden Treasure Now on eBay"

A Massachusetts man named James Pellegrini is selling 2,200 vintage NABU computers, which contain Z80 processors, on eBay. Pellegrini had stored the computers in his barn for 20 years before deciding to sell them. Initially priced at $20 each, the computers quickly gained popularity among retro computing enthusiasts, prompting Pellegrini to increase the price to $100. He has sold about 560 machines so far and plans to continue selling them in batches. Once he sells all his stock, Pellegrini may start developing software for the aging systems.