Computer History Museum

The object consists of the system unit (CPU box), a detachable power cord, the manufacturer's original printed box, a large plastic bag for the system box, and original foam-block packing inserts.. The dimensions are for the system unit. The dimensions of the outer box are approximately 11 x 20 x 24 in. The original keyboard (X1976.2001C) and mouse (X1976.2001D) that were shipped with this system also are stored in the same box as the system unit, as shipped by the manufacturer.. The front panel of the object has a pull-out carrying handle, two 3 1/2-inch floppy-disk drives, and is labeled "apricot.". Over the front panel is a retractable cover for the disk drives. It rotates approximately 90 degrees around hidden pivots at the sides of the case and retracts into the main case when it is open.. The bottom of the object has two cable-management hooks, one at each of the rear corners, and a hook and latch system around a shallow depression that occupies much of the bottom of the object.. The back panel of the object has five connectors. "Reading" from left to right, they are: 1) DB-9-S labeled "keyboard," 2) a "Centronics-type" socket labeled "printer," 3) a DB-25-S labeled "RS-232," 4) a DB-9-P labeled "monitor," and 5) an IEC-320-type power inlet. A red rocker power switch and a fuseholder are near the power inlet. In the upper left-hand corner are two cover plates labeled "EXP 1" and EXP 2." The shipping label on the box reads: Lotus Computers, Lotus Century Computers, (unreadable number) South Mayfair Ave, Daly City, CA 96015.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102618208
ACT Apricot personal computer system unit (CPU box)

Taped to the front of the computer is a yellow piece of paper with handwritten instructions on how to boot CP/M.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102618881
Expander Computer

<p>Unit has slide off lid that slides on back. Serial number, etal are on back of calculator.</p>

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102618902
Tandy Pocket Computer PC-8

The dimensions are of the computer, excluding the attached power cord with standard U.S. three-prong power plug and the attached ribbon cable.. The object consists of the computer, a frosted vinyl dust cover, and a separate gray cable with a 1/2-inch diameter round five-pin polarized DIN or MIDI-type connector on one end and three two-conductor mini-phone plugs on the other end (2 x 3.5 mm & 1 x 2.5 mm).. A gray ribbon cable approximately 1 5/8 in. wide and approximately 72 in. long extends from the lower edge of the rear of the object. The free end of that cable is terminated in a blue Amphenol 57F-36 Centronics-type plug. 225F-A34-5 D6 socket. The front panel of the object has a built-in keyboard, a 12-inch CRT monitor, and two 5 1/4-inch floppy disk drives. The front panel also has a label that reads, "64K RAM," and a label that reads, "Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 4 Microcomputer.". There is a white adhesive label on the bottom of the object with illustrated instructions on how to connect cables to the computer, and with the number "87891196" printed at the bottom.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102619026
TRS-80 Model 4 Microcomputer

Object is missing the stylus.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102619028
Palm Pilot Professional

Printed on bottom left of the board is "Touchdown Prototype".

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102619074
Palm Pilot main logic board prototype

Object consists of computer and carrying case.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102619075
Mobile Computer

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102619076
Newton Message Pad 110

The object consists of the system unit and a paper overlay label for the function keys. The object has the Commodore logo and the name "Commodore" in blue and red on the left-hand side of the top cover.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102619998
Commodore B128 Microcomputer system unit

There is a clear adhesive label inside the paper-roll compartment cover that reads, "82972A UPGRADE INSTALLED.". "6/30/87, X MESA 13641" is handwritten in red ink on the bottom of the object.. "MAST" and "Ciclone" are handwritten in black ink inside the paper-roll compartment cover.. There are four empty card-edge connectors in a bay in the rear of the object.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102620297
HP 85 personal computer

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102620801
SPARCstation IPC

Object has "NASA" and "Aerodynamics Division - FY95" labels on the front. There is also a yellow Post-It note attached to the top with various notes on it.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102620802
Personal Iris

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621910
IBM PC Jr. CPU

Object consists of box, computer, and multiple aditional parts

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621921
SF-5000 Electronic Digital Computer Kit

<p>Object consists of: Computer, owner's manual, introduction to Telemail manual, GTE Telenet brochure, seven 3 1/2-inch floppy disks, 3 1/2-inch Utility Diskette.</p>

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621932
Tandy 600 portable computer

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621952
Multi-RIOS Compute Server

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621959
LINC Eight

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621960
PDP-12 minicomputer

Written in black marker on front panel is "TAG #944 BROWN UNIV".

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621961
LINC Eight

Object is a VAX-11/730 display unit. Attached to the front of the object is an label describing the history of the VAX-11/730. Both side panels are clear plastic with labels for each individual components. There is an introduction poster for the VAX-11/730 adhered to the back of the object.

Type
Physical Object
Catalogue number
102621964
VAX-11/730