Old (1980s) Computer Giveaway, UK, North West

[Andy Piercy]

Chris,

What do you want for the Northstar 100?

Thanks,

Andy.


On 12/10/05, Chris <chris.shallcross at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> This seems to be the better of the two lists to put this, so here goes.
>
> Recently we've had a bit of a clearout at the company where I work. As it's
> a SW house from the early 80s we've unearthed all sorts of kit in the
> cellars. As I know people collect and use old computers I've gained a "stay
> of execution" for the old computer kit while I try to find a better home
> than a disposal site. If anyone can give a good home to any of the items in
> the following list please get in touch with me.
>
> Conditions:
> * All equipment is unwarranted. I don't know if any of it actually works. I
> can try to find out, but I can't guarantee anything.
> * Shipping not included. This isn't a for-profit exercise, but I can't run a
> for-loss exercise either - I don't think the powers that be would like that.
> * If you want to make a donation it'll be most welcome.
>
> In short, pay the shipping and I'll get it to you - carrier of your choice
> so long as they'll pick up from here. I don't know if any of it works, but I
> can try plugging it in and see what happens. It's all UK-spec, so if it's
> shipped elsewhere I don't know if it will work on your mains power, etc. If
> you want to cover the cost, I'll ship it to just about anywhere.
>
> List as follows:
>
> 1x Apricot F10 (whirrs, beeps and flashes lights when plugged in) 1x Apricot
> 5.25 drive, model no XN525F 1x Apricot Monitor, model no 12HM
> 1x Maxi 150MB tape drive (it's as big as a modern thin desktop and weighs as
> much, no media)
> 1x Tandon 286/N
> 1x Peanut PC2000 (this looks pretty old)
> 1x Northstar 100 (early 80s server, pretty big), and keyboard
> 1x Hasler telex, model no TU/014/10
> 4x Signet 3 boxes
> 1x Signet PC? (it looks like a PC, only it's dated Jun 1982)
> 1x Ampex ATL Model 210 + keyboard
> 1x Victor V286
> 1x Unisys <something> 5059
> There's a fair amount of 386/486/pentium 1 + 2 class stuff, old CRTs
> (working).
>
> We're based in Blackburn, UK. If you have any questions feel free to contact
> me and I'll try to answer them as best as I can. I hope someone can give at
> least some of this a home - it seems a real shame to let it all go.
>
> Regards,
> Chris Shallcross
> my.name at gmail.com
>