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Acorn System 1
The Acorn System 1, initially called the Acorn Microcomputer, was an early 8-bit microcomputer for hobbyists, based on the MOS 6502 CPU, and produced by British company Acorn Computers fro...
The Acorn System 1, initially called the Acorn Microcomputer, was an early 8-bit microcomputer for hobbyists, based on the MOS 6502 CPU, and produced by British company Acorn Computers fro...
AIM-65
The Rockwell AIM-65 computer was a development computer based on the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor introduced in 1976.
The Rockwell AIM-65 computer was a development computer based on the MOS Technology 6502 microprocessor introduced in 1976.
Altair 8800
The MITS Altair 8800 was a microcomputer design from 1975 based on the Intel 8080 CPU and sold by mail order through advertisements in Popular Electronics, Radio-Electronics and other ho...
The MITS Altair 8800 was a microcomputer design from 1975 based on the Intel 8080 CPU and sold by mail order through advertisements in Popular Electronics, Radio-Electronics and other ho...
Apple I
The original Apple Computer, also known retroactively as the Apple I, or Apple-1, is a personal computer released by the Apple Computer Company in 1976.
The original Apple Computer, also known retroactively as the Apple I, or Apple-1, is a personal computer released by the Apple Computer Company in 1976.
Applied Digital Data Systems
ADDS, or Applied Digital Data Systems was a leading supplier of high-quality video display computer terminals, founded by William J. Catacosinos together with SSDS (Solid State Data ...
ADDS, or Applied Digital Data Systems was a leading supplier of high-quality video display computer terminals, founded by William J. Catacosinos together with SSDS (Solid State Data ...
Compukit UK101
The Compukit UK101 microcomputer was a kit clone of the Ohio Scientific Superboard II single-board computer, with a few enhancements for the UK market - notably replacing the 24×24 screen displa...
The Compukit UK101 microcomputer was a kit clone of the Ohio Scientific Superboard II single-board computer, with a few enhancements for the UK market - notably replacing the 24×24 screen displa...
COSMAC ELF
The COSMAC ELF was an RCA 1802 microprocessor-based computer based on a series of construction articles in Popular Electronics magazine in 1976 and 1977.
The COSMAC ELF was an RCA 1802 microprocessor-based computer based on a series of construction articles in Popular Electronics magazine in 1976 and 1977.
COSMAC VIP
The COSMAC VIP (1977) was an early microcomputer that was aimed at video games.
The COSMAC VIP (1977) was an early microcomputer that was aimed at video games.
Cromemco
Cromemco was a Mountain View, California microcomputer company known for its high-end Z80-based S-100 bus computers in the early days of the home computer revolution.
Cromemco was a Mountain View, California microcomputer company known for its high-end Z80-based S-100 bus computers in the early days of the home computer revolution.
Cromemco XDOS
XDOS was the diagnostic and bootstrap program for the Cromemco XXU. XDOS is a 64K Byte program stored on the XXU 68020 processor Card.
XDOS was the diagnostic and bootstrap program for the Cromemco XXU. XDOS is a 64K Byte program stored on the XXU 68020 processor Card.
Cromemco Z-2
Z-2 was the name of a series of microcomputer made by Cromemco, Inc. which were produced in the middle to late 1970s.
Z-2 was the name of a series of microcomputer made by Cromemco, Inc. which were produced in the middle to late 1970s.
Datapoint 2200
The Datapoint 2200 was a mass-produced programmable terminal, designed by Phil Ray and Gus Roche, announced by Computer Terminal Corporation (CTC) in June, 1970 (with units shipping in 1971).
The Datapoint 2200 was a mass-produced programmable terminal, designed by Phil Ray and Gus Roche, announced by Computer Terminal Corporation (CTC) in June, 1970 (with units shipping in 1971).
Educ-8
The EDUC-8, pronounced "educate", was an early microcomputer kit published by Electronics Australia in a series of articles starting in August 1974 and continuing to August 1975.
The EDUC-8, pronounced "educate", was an early microcomputer kit published by Electronics Australia in a series of articles starting in August 1974 and continuing to August 1975.
EDUC-8
The EDUC-8, pronounced "educate", was an early microcomputer kit published by Electronics Australia in a series of articles starting in August 1974 and continuing to August 1975.
The EDUC-8, pronounced "educate", was an early microcomputer kit published by Electronics Australia in a series of articles starting in August 1974 and continuing to August 1975.
Elektor Junior Computer
The Elektor Junior Computer was a simple 6502 based Microprocessor development board published in the 1980s in the Dutch, German and later French, Spanish and British versions of Elektor/Elektu...
The Elektor Junior Computer was a simple 6502 based Microprocessor development board published in the 1980s in the Dutch, German and later French, Spanish and British versions of Elektor/Elektu...
ELF II
The Netronics ELF II was an early microcomputer trainer kit introduced about 1977 featuring an RCA 1802 microprocessor, 256 bytes of RAM, 0 bytes of ROM, DMA based bit mapped graphics, hex keypa...
The Netronics ELF II was an early microcomputer trainer kit introduced about 1977 featuring an RCA 1802 microprocessor, 256 bytes of RAM, 0 bytes of ROM, DMA based bit mapped graphics, hex keypa...
Explorer/85
The Netronics Explorer 85 was a Intel 8085 based computer produced by Netronics R&D Ltd. located in New Milford, Connecticut between 1979 and 1984.
The Netronics Explorer 85 was a Intel 8085 based computer produced by Netronics R&D Ltd. located in New Milford, Connecticut between 1979 and 1984.
Ferguson Big Board
The Big Board (1980) and Big Board II (1982) were Z80 based single-board computers designed by Jim Ferguson.
The Big Board (1980) and Big Board II (1982) were Z80 based single-board computers designed by Jim Ferguson.
Front panel
A front panel was used on early electronic computers to display and allow the alteration of the state of the machine's internal registers and memory.
A front panel was used on early electronic computers to display and allow the alteration of the state of the machine's internal registers and memory.
Fujitsu Micro 16s
The Fujitsu Micro 16s was a business personal computer from Fujitsu that was launched in 1983, around the same time as the launch of the original IBM-PC/XT. The Micro 16s used a plug in micropro...
The Fujitsu Micro 16s was a business personal computer from Fujitsu that was launched in 1983, around the same time as the launch of the original IBM-PC/XT. The Micro 16s used a plug in micropro...
Heathkit H11
The Heathkit H11 Computer was an early kit format personal computer introduced in 1977.
The Heathkit H11 Computer was an early kit format personal computer introduced in 1977.
IMSAI 8080
The IMSAI 8080 was an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 and later 8085 and S-100 bus.
The IMSAI 8080 was an early microcomputer released in late 1975, based on the Intel 8080 and later 8085 and S-100 bus.
Kansas City standard
The Kansas City standard, or Byte standard, is a digital data format for audio cassette drives.
The Kansas City standard, or Byte standard, is a digital data format for audio cassette drives.
Kansas City Standard
The Kansas City Standard, or Byte standard, is a digital data format for audio cassette drives.
The Kansas City Standard, or Byte standard, is a digital data format for audio cassette drives.
Kenbak-1
The Kenbak-1 is considered by the Computer History Museum and the American Computer Museum to be the world's first "personal computer".
The Kenbak-1 is considered by the Computer History Museum and the American Computer Museum to be the world's first "personal computer".
KIM-1
The KIM-1, short for Keyboard Input Monitor, was a small 6502-based single-board computer developed and produced by MOS Technology, Inc. and launched in 1976.
The KIM-1, short for Keyboard Input Monitor, was a small 6502-based single-board computer developed and produced by MOS Technology, Inc. and launched in 1976.
MCM/70
The MCM/70 was a pioneering microcomputer first built in 1973 and released the next year, making it one of the first microcomputers in the world, the second to be shipped in completed form, the ...
The MCM/70 was a pioneering microcomputer first built in 1973 and released the next year, making it one of the first microcomputers in the world, the second to be shipped in completed form, the ...
MEK6800D2
The MEK6800D2 was a development board for the Motorola 6800 microprocessor, produced by Motorola in 1976.
The MEK6800D2 was a development board for the Motorola 6800 microprocessor, produced by Motorola in 1976.
Micral
Micral is a series of microcomputers produced by the French company Réalisation d'Études Électroniques (R2E), beginning with the Micral N in early 1973.
Micral is a series of microcomputers produced by the French company Réalisation d'Études Électroniques (R2E), beginning with the Micral N in early 1973.
Micro-Professor MPF-I
The Micro-Professor MPF-I, introduced in 1981 by Multitech (which, in 1987, changed its name to Acer), was the first branded computer product from Multitech and probably one of the world's longe...
The Micro-Professor MPF-I, introduced in 1981 by Multitech (which, in 1987, changed its name to Acer), was the first branded computer product from Multitech and probably one of the world's longe...
Microprocessor development board
A microprocessor development board is a printed circuit board containing a microprocessor and the minimal support logic needed for an engineer to become acquainted with the microprocessor on the...
A microprocessor development board is a printed circuit board containing a microprocessor and the minimal support logic needed for an engineer to become acquainted with the microprocessor on the...
Microprofessor II
Microprofessor II (MPF II), introduced in 1982, was Acer's (then known as Multitech) second branded computer product and also one of the earliest Apple clones.
Microprofessor II (MPF II), introduced in 1982, was Acer's (then known as Multitech) second branded computer product and also one of the earliest Apple clones.
MPT8080
The MPT8080 "Microtutor" is a microprocessor trainer based on the Intel 8080 processor, developed by Limrose Electronics.
The MPT8080 "Microtutor" is a microprocessor trainer based on the Intel 8080 processor, developed by Limrose Electronics.
MYCRO-1
The MYCRO-1 was a microcomputer manufactured and sold by Mycron of Oslo, Norway.
The MYCRO-1 was a microcomputer manufactured and sold by Mycron of Oslo, Norway.
Nascom
The Nascom 1 and 2 were single-board computer kits issued in 1977 and 1979, respectively, based on the Zilog Z80 and including a keyboard and video interface, a serial port that could be used to...
The Nascom 1 and 2 were single-board computer kits issued in 1977 and 1979, respectively, based on the Zilog Z80 and including a keyboard and video interface, a serial port that could be used to...
Newbear 77-68
Designed by Tim Moore the Newbear 77-68 was a kit of parts from which a purchaser could construct a first generation home computer based around a Motorola 6800 microprocessor.
Designed by Tim Moore the Newbear 77-68 was a kit of parts from which a purchaser could construct a first generation home computer based around a Motorola 6800 microprocessor.
North Star Computers
NorthStar Computers was originally named Kentucky Fried Computer and changed their name prior to the release of their Horizon product, an eight-bit business computer that was shipped with t...
NorthStar Computers was originally named Kentucky Fried Computer and changed their name prior to the release of their Horizon product, an eight-bit business computer that was shipped with t...
NorthStar Computers
NorthStar Computers was originally named Kentucky Fried Computer and changed their name prior to the release of their Horizon product, an eight-bit business computer that was shipped with t...
NorthStar Computers was originally named Kentucky Fried Computer and changed their name prior to the release of their Horizon product, an eight-bit business computer that was shipped with t...
NorthStar Horizon
Introduced in 1979, the NorthStar Horizon was an 8-bit computer system based on the ZiLOG Z80A microprocessor.
Introduced in 1979, the NorthStar Horizon was an 8-bit computer system based on the ZiLOG Z80A microprocessor.
NYLAC Computers
NYLAC Computers refer to any computer built by the NYLAC computer company NYLAC computer company built a computer based on the Zilog Z-80 microprocessor.
NYLAC Computers refer to any computer built by the NYLAC computer company NYLAC computer company built a computer based on the Zilog Z-80 microprocessor.
Ohio Scientific
Ohio Scientific Inc. (also known as Ohio Scientific Instruments) was a United States computer company that built and marketed computers from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.
Ohio Scientific Inc. (also known as Ohio Scientific Instruments) was a United States computer company that built and marketed computers from the late 1970s to the early 1980s.
Oric series of computers
The Oric series of computers is a series of home computers produced by Tangerine Computer Systems.
The Oric series of computers is a series of home computers produced by Tangerine Computer Systems.
PMI-80
The PMI-80 was a primitive single-board microcomputer produced by Tesla Piešťany, Czechoslovakia, since 1982.
The PMI-80 was a primitive single-board microcomputer produced by Tesla Piešťany, Czechoslovakia, since 1982.
Regency Systems R2C
The R2C was the color version of the 2nd Z80-based microcomputer produced by Regency Systems of Champaign, Illinois, the first being the RC1.
The R2C was the color version of the 2nd Z80-based microcomputer produced by Regency Systems of Champaign, Illinois, the first being the RC1.
Research Machines 380Z
The Research Machines 380Z was an early 8-bit microcomputer produced by Research Machines Limited in Oxford, England, from 1978 to 1985.
The Research Machines 380Z was an early 8-bit microcomputer produced by Research Machines Limited in Oxford, England, from 1978 to 1985.
S-100 bus
The S-100 bus or Altair bus, IEEE696-1983 (withdrawn), was an early computer bus designed in 1974 as a part of the Altair 8800, generally considered today to be the first persona...
The S-100 bus or Altair bus, IEEE696-1983 (withdrawn), was an early computer bus designed in 1974 as a part of the Altair 8800, generally considered today to be the first persona...
SAPI-1
The SAPI-1 was a computer produced in the former Czechoslovakia by Tesla since 1980.
The SAPI-1 was a computer produced in the former Czechoslovakia by Tesla since 1980.
SCELBI
SCELBI (SCientific ELectronic BIological, pronounced "sell-bee") Computer Consulting was a personal-computer hardware and software manufacturer located in Milford, Connecticut.
SCELBI (SCientific ELectronic BIological, pronounced "sell-bee") Computer Consulting was a personal-computer hardware and software manufacturer located in Milford, Connecticut.
SS-50 Bus
The SS-50 bus was an early computer bus designed as a part of the SWTPC 6800 Computer System that used the Motorola 6800 CPU. The SS-50 motherboard would have around seven 50-pin connectors for ...
The SS-50 bus was an early computer bus designed as a part of the SWTPC 6800 Computer System that used the Motorola 6800 CPU. The SS-50 motherboard would have around seven 50-pin connectors for ...
Tandy 10 Business Computer System
The Tandy 10 Business Computer System was a short-lived product developed by Radio Shack in the late 1970s as a business-oriented complement to their TRS-80 Model I desktop computer.
The Tandy 10 Business Computer System was a short-lived product developed by Radio Shack in the late 1970s as a business-oriented complement to their TRS-80 Model I desktop computer.
Tangerine MICROTAN 65
The Tangerine Microtan 65 (sometimes abbreviated M65) was a 6502 based single board microcomputer, first sold in 1979, which could be expanded into, what was for its day, a comprehensive a...
The Tangerine Microtan 65 (sometimes abbreviated M65) was a 6502 based single board microcomputer, first sold in 1979, which could be expanded into, what was for its day, a comprehensive a...
Tangerine Microtan 65
The Tangerine Microtan 65 was a 6502 based single board microcomputer, first sold in 1979, which could be expanded into, what was for its day, a comprehensive and powerful system.
The Tangerine Microtan 65 was a 6502 based single board microcomputer, first sold in 1979, which could be expanded into, what was for its day, a comprehensive and powerful system.
Tarbell Cassette Interface
The Tarbell Cassette Interface was an expansion card for use with the Altair 8800 early personal computer, or other systems using the Altair's S-100 bus.
The Tarbell Cassette Interface was an expansion card for use with the Altair 8800 early personal computer, or other systems using the Altair's S-100 bus.
TEC-1
The TEC-1 was a single-board kit computer produced by the Australian hobbyist electronics magazine Talking Electronics in the early 80's.
The TEC-1 was a single-board kit computer produced by the Australian hobbyist electronics magazine Talking Electronics in the early 80's.
Telmac 1800
The Telmac 1800 was an early microcomputer delivered in kit form.
The Telmac 1800 was an early microcomputer delivered in kit form.
Telmac TMC-600
The Telmac TMC-600 was a Finnish microcomputer produced during the early 1980s.
The Telmac TMC-600 was a Finnish microcomputer produced during the early 1980s.
TV Typewriter
The TV Typewriter was a video terminal that could display 2 pages of 16 lines of 32 upper case characters on a standard television set.
The TV Typewriter was a video terminal that could display 2 pages of 16 lines of 32 upper case characters on a standard television set.