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... und hier ist er: Der 1. Minicomputer der Welt – der "ALTAIR 8800", Januar 1975
Currency:USD
Category:Everything Else / Other
Start Price:1,750.00 USD
Estimated At:2,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2004 Nov 27 @ 10:00UTC+1
... und hier ist er: Der 1. Minicomputer der Welt – der "ALTAIR 8800", Januar 1975 Erst knapp 30 Jahre alt, aber schon der Klassiker des jungen Sammelgebietes "Personal Computer". Der Hersteller "MITS" vertrieb den "Altair 8800" ab Januar 1975 zunächst als Bausatz zum Preis von $ 395,-, bestückte Modelle hatten 6 bis 8 Monate Lieferzeit. Die technischen Daten: 8 bit processor parallel, Speicherkapazität 256 bytes, Dinky switches, 4 Steckplätze, 110 V. – So bescheiden fing also alles an ... – Dies ist der 1. kommerziell vertriebene P(ersonal) C(omputer) der Welt! ... und wenn es auch immer wieder frustriert in der Computer-Sammlerszene heißt: Der "Altair" ist auf keinem elektronischen Sammlermarkt oder Vintage-Computer-Festival zu finden. Hier ist einer, und dazu in exzellentem Zustand, er funktioniert und ist als Meilenstein der Computer-Geschichte ein MUSS für jede anspruchsvolle Rechner-Sammlung und -Ausstellung. World's first P(ersonal) C(omputer) "MITS ALTAIR 8800", not even 30 years old but already the classic of the young collector's field of "Personal Computer". Manufacturer MITS introduced it in January 1975 as a kit for $ 395.-, assembled orders took 6 up to 8 months! The system includes all hardware and an extensive documentation. – This model here is in excellent cosmetic and working condition and a true milestone of computer history. A real MUST for any advanced calculating collection and exhibition. – … and when it is always said by frustrated computer collectors that on all European vintage computer festivals or electronic collectors shows there are no ALTAIR's or other early PC's to find … – here is it on offer, and in fascinating condition. – A superb addition in any exhibition and collection! – (2/2) – € 2.500/5.000 – (199/25)
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