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Re: [TCLUG:20067] ancient computers



I want to clarify that I had the model II TRS-80, which was color and 16k.
 The original was...much worse like Bob says.

Bob, did you beat adventure in that 20 hours? :)

Adam Maloney
Systems Administrator
Sihope Communications

On Thu, 3 Aug 2000, Bob W. Anderson wrote:

> 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
> 
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