The Power of Vintage
ZX Spectrum
"Sinclair ZX Spectrum Computers"
Released in 1982 by Sinclair Research, the ZX Spectrum was the first 8-bit computer that anyone could afford.
The legendary Clive Sinclair wanted to create a home computer for every family. Early models were even released as a Kit to be further affordable. The ZX-80 starter Kit was sold for as low as £79.95 (fully assembled at £99.95). The ZX80 sold about 50,000 units. The first very successful ZX Spectrum was the ZX81 which sold 500,000 units only in the first year. Later ZX Spectrum models offered the same Z80 CPU, but they were more technically advanced in other fields.
Transputer
"Atari Transputer ATW-800.. Faster than the Light"
The Atari Transputer or ATW-800 was a workstation manufactured in the late 1980s. The ATW’s architecture was based on parallel computing processor technology, developed by the British company Inmos. The system accommodated 1 to 17 transputer CPUs working in parallel.
- 350 machines were produced in total and that includes 50/100 prototypes
- The ATW-800 was sold for $8,000 ($18,650 in today's money)
C64/C128
"Commodore 8-bit Computers - C64 the Cash Cow"
Founded by Jack Tramiel, in 1958, Commodore International was an American computer manufacturer. They released a wide variety of 8/16/32-bit computers, including the Amiga series of computers. Their most successful model was the C64 which sold more than 14 million units between 1982 and 1994.
COMMODORE 64 AT A GLANCE
- Based on MOS CPUs
- The C64 features 16 colors, 8 hardware sprites (24×21 pixels), and smooth screen scrolling
Apple Lisa
The Lisa is a rare GUI-based business computer released by Apple Computer, Inc. in 1983. There are two editions (Lisa I and Lisa II), while Lisa 2/10, was modified and later released as the Macintosh XL. The Lisa computer was more advanced than the later Macintosh 128/512K but it was far more expensive. Lisa 1 was sold for $9,995 which means around $29,000 in today’s money. Lisa 2 was less expensive.
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It is estimated that around 10,000 Lisa units were sold (only 500 Lisa 1)
Amiga 4000
"A4000, the Holy Grail of Amiga Computing"
Released in October 1992 by Commodore, the Amiga 4000 is the last and most powerful Amiga computer ever built. Featuring a 32-bit architecture and AGA graphics (24-bit), A4000 offers access to the full library of Amiga software. The computer is highly upgradeable, including accelerators, memory, CD-Roms, graphic cards, audio cards, and even a 486DX card for running old IBM PC software.
- The Amiga 4000/40 was originally sold for $3,700 ($7,620 in today's money), later, the Amiga 4000/30 was sold for $2,400 ($4,900 in today's money)
- Only 35,000 desktop A4000 were ever sold
Atari Mega
"The Business Line of Atari ST Computers"
Released in 1986, the Atari Mega ST is a 16-bit business computer widely used in the late 80s for desktop publishing and CAD applications. The Mega ST computers could be easily combined with Atari's laser printers to offer a low-cost DTP package.
- The Mega ST was initially sold for $1,199 ($3,055 in today's money)
- The Mega ST line sold about 280,000 units
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