They’re slow, They’re noisy! Teletypes were used as the interface console for a most 1960’s minicomputers such as the DEC PDP 8 and Honeywell DDP-316 . They were also used in television news rooms, post offices, libraries, and schools to…
What was the first personal computer?
Recently I purchased a Kenbak-1 replica. The front panel is scaled 1:1 size-wise and it functions just like the original, but I need/want to add the metal top/bottom chassis covers to make it look like an original for the museum…
Networking Kennett Classic Style
microvax3100.vintagecomputer.net is now available during business hours offering email and telnet service. If you’re a DEC VMS user looking for a server contact us for a user account. It’s a great way to learn VMS, the OS of the Digital…
The “What If?” Wall Exhibit
As one strolls through our entrance room, examples early post-WWII computing hardware, manuals, and components are displayed as they were made in the 1950’s and 1960’s. During this time, computers were typically room-sized and noisy industrial machines owned and operated…
NH Gov Sununu a classic computer buff?
Apparently the governor is a vintage computer fan, sporting his Apple IIe computer on his desk. Or an aide snuck this in, I don’t know. Hopefully they’re not still running any important state services on that thing.
1985 Atari 520 ST
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…