Today we set up and tested an Atari ST 520 for visitors to explore and use. The Atari 520 ST was one of the first computers to offer a PC with a bit-mapped color GUI mouse-driven operating system. Ours has…
The New Generation of Classic Computing Hobbyists
In the mid 1970’s the popularity of the MITS Altair 8800, SWTPc 6800, MOS KIM-1, Apple 1, IMSAI 8080 and all of the rest were due to a strong market demand lead by the 20-something hacker engineer. This was the…
Join us – Tinsel on the Town December 11 & 12 – Open ‘Till 7pm
Kennett Classic will be participating in this initiative to help promote local business by staying open until 7PM. We will have the Shop KSQ pass scratch-off coupons available so be sure to stop by our shop before you visit the…
For Sale: 3 Apple // and 1 Tandy System
Recently we have added “new” computers for sale at the shop on consignment. All of these are available for testing before purchase. All of these systems are in nice cosmetic shape, no mouse or other damage.You’re welcome to visit and…
1978 Radio Shack TRS-80 Model 1
John visited Kennett Classic to donate this nicely preserved Tandy Radio Shack TRS 80 Model 1 from 1978. His brother Bill was the original owner. The computer was purchased originally with Level 1 BASIC and was later upgraded to Level…
New Greeting Cards
What giftshop is complete without a rack of greeting cards? We created a set of cards in house that are all vintage computing-themed. We have a second set coming. These cards are available in-shop only!
We Have Space Invaders!
Just in! A fun retro stocking stuffer for vintage gamers of all ages. This version of Space Invaders was ported to the TTGO VGA32. We printed a custom 3-D case for it and have them on sale for only $20…
Learning BASIC on a PDP 11
They’re loud and they’re slow…but there’s nothing today that compares to using an original Teletype to enter BASIC programs into a 1973 PDP 11 computer. The strategies needed to program this way are very different than those used today. BASIC…
History of the Atari 2600
The Atari 2600 was the most popular cartridge-based game system in the late 1970’s. Even today, young visitors to Kennett Classic instantly recognize the 2600 and have fun picking out a cartridges that they recognize to play. The Atari 2600…
The Casio / Microsoft Connection
Did you know that the introduction of the Casio mini calculator in 1973 led directly to the formation of the software giant Microsoft only 2 years later? Watch this brief video to learn how it happened. The video is a…