Collectible Microcomputers (Paperback)
by Michael Nadeau
by Michael Nadeau
Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (December 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764316001
ISBN-13: 978-0764316005
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.70 pounds
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (December 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0764316001
ISBN-13: 978-0764316005
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.2 x 10.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.70 pounds
Book Description
This comprehensive field guide is invaluable for identifying and pricing more than 700 microcomputers made worldwide between 1971 and 1993. It's filled with over 340 photos and up-to-date information for collectors who want to fully enjoy this rapidly emerging hobby. Featured are early hobbyist computers, desktop business/professional computers, home computers, PC-compatibles, transportable computers, laptops, and notebook computers. They're all arranged alphabetically by manufacturer to aid in quick identification. Fascinating historical notes and anecdotes make this book a great read! Collectors will find advice for locating and eval uating micros, a glossary of computing terms, and a great list of resources. A must-have for everyone interested in vintage computers!
This comprehensive field guide is invaluable for identifying and pricing more than 700 microcomputers made worldwide between 1971 and 1993. It's filled with over 340 photos and up-to-date information for collectors who want to fully enjoy this rapidly emerging hobby. Featured are early hobbyist computers, desktop business/professional computers, home computers, PC-compatibles, transportable computers, laptops, and notebook computers. They're all arranged alphabetically by manufacturer to aid in quick identification. Fascinating historical notes and anecdotes make this book a great read! Collectors will find advice for locating and eval uating micros, a glossary of computing terms, and a great list of resources. A must-have for everyone interested in vintage computers!