TRS-80 Model III

This is a functioning TRS-80 Model III. It has 48k ram, a 2.03MHZ processor, and built in support for basic. In this picture, it is running a basic program. The only (but not so minor) problem with this unit is the fact that there is graffiti written in sharpie on the monitor.

Apple ][ e

This is an Apple IIe, with a disk drive attachment and monitor. In this particular unit, the back panel's connector for the disk drive has broken off, rendering the disk drive useless. Also, there is a key missing on the keyboard. Although there are a couple problems with this particular unit, there are a couple more lying around. (This one was the only one already connected to a monitor, making it convienient to test)
A simple basic program running on it.

Wang 600

This is a Wang 600 programmable calculator. A sticker on the back reveals that it was made in 1974, and serviced on 1978. It seems to function properly, despite the bits of what appears to be wood and other crap which has fallen under the keys. In addition, the cassette drive has some shavings in it, and has been drawn on with pastel. There are more of them in a pile somewhere, and this particular one was the most accessible one to blog about.

What makes this really interesting (aside from collectibility) is the fact that there are two i/o ports on the back, and that there is a Fortran compiler online for it, creating many opportunities for hacking and the like. Also, the name of the system leads to many rather amusing/crude jokes ("We at the ACCRC would like to show you our wangs").

"Portable" Computers of the 80's

The Osbourne was the first portable computer, with a built-in keyboard, monitor, and power supply. It has a 4mhz processor, and 64k ram. This is an Osbourne 1(rev 1.43), it seems to function fine, but there's no boot disk, so testing remains to be done.
Boot Message:
The Kaypro series eventually superseded the Osbournes, and took over the portable computer market. This is a Kaypro II on boot screen, waiting for a boot disk.
Here is the Kaypro II again folded up.
Damn, these are old, clunky, and slow. Especially compared to modern laptops and computers.

Hewlett Packard 85

This is a picture of a functioning HP 85. The self-test runs, and basic programs run fine. No tape in the drive. It has 16k ram, and a .6mhz processor. Below is the back end , with a rom and a ram cartridge visible.