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Re: [TCLUG:20067] ancient computers
On Thu, 3 Aug 2000 14:33:53 -0500 (CDT), you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>I'm working on writing a training manual for a computer education class and
>I'm trying to relate some new technology back to the "good old days."
>
>Are there any geezers on the list :-) who can tell me what one of those old
>build-it-yourself computer kits cost back in the 70s. I'm talking about the
>pre-Apple ][ days. I'd also appreciate any information about how much memory
>they had.
Tim:
Built my Heathkit H80 back in 1980. 2mhz. 16k memory (more than the Radio
Shack Trash 80), and you had to hand solder all the cables! Took a weekend
(wife and I). Played Adventure for 20 hours straight. The kit cost $1800.
Bob W. Anderson
Newport, MN