The Power of Vintage
IBM PCs
"Setting the Standards for the IT Industry"
Released in August 1981, the IBM Personal Computer was IBM’s first microcomputer and the hardware platform that created the standard for PC compatibles. The IBM PC used an open architecture and the PC-DOS from Microsoft. Later, in 1984, IBM released the considerably improved IBM AT based on 80286 and a 16-bit AT bus.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)
In the early 80s, IBM was already established as the leader in high-end business solutions by supplying mainframes to large corporations and governments.
NeXT
"NeXT WorkStation.. the MACOS Savior"
Released in 1988, the NeXT computer was a legendary workstation developed and manufactured by NeXT Inc. until 1993. The company was founded by Steve Jobs, after resigning from Apple. However, Apple purchased NeXT in 1996 for over $400 million and incorporated many of NeXT's innovations such as the OS.
- The original NeXT computer was released in October 1988 and it was sold for $6,500 ($15,900 in today’s money)
- The NeXTcube was released in 1990 and it was sold for $7,995 ($17,800 in today’s money)
Amiga 500
"Alien Technology Near Your Neighbor"
Released in April 1987, the Amiga 500 is a legendary multimedia home computer manufactured by Commodore until 1992. The A500 offered the same CPU and chipset as the original Amiga 1000, however, it had a considerably lower price tag.
- Initially sold for $699 ($1,780 in today’s money)
- A500 was the most successful Amiga model ever sold (especially successful in Europe)
- The Amiga series of computers were used by artists all over the world
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)
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