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…
The History of Vintage Computer Collecting
In 1993 Thomas F. Haddock published his Collector’s Guide to Personal Computers and Pocket Calculators. First of all, I did not know there were any computer collectors in 1993, at least not enough to warrant a collector’s guide! The book…
Kennett Classic Wrap Up
The first anniversary event at Kennett Classic was successful and new exhibits were (more or less) completed just in time. I lot of work, whoosh! Once the dust settles I will post a set of pictures of the new exhibit…
Kennett Classic Event (Sept 26 2020)
1st Annual Kennett Classic is still a GO…NEW EXHIBITS, SWAP MEET, FESTIVITIES, FREE ADMISSION RSVP – Let us know you’re coming here (via meetup.com). Swap Signup – Reserve a swap space here (via vintagecomputer.net). The weather couldn’t be better in…
1973 Paddle-Ball Arcade Game
We have an original 1973 PONG arcade clone by Williams, the future makers of Defender, Joust, etc. in the 80’s. Paddle Ball according to web sources, was their first video game. The motherboard is an almost exact copy of the…
Portable Computing 1978-1993
Sneak Peak New Exhibits
Right now we’re playing around with ideas….We are adding a third new room as well!
1970 Compulogical Tutor
We’ve added a small exhibit for this device under our “What If” wall because it’s an early computing device meant for home/school use. The programming was done by installing logic blocks with pegs into the surface and connecting them with…
New Summer Hours
Please visit us weekly Thursday-Saturday all summer. We will open in the evenings to support special events downtown as well. Regular Summer Hours: Thursday and Friday 11-5. Saturday 11-3. Extended hours to support outdoor dining and special events Tours during…
Recovering Data from 1969 Lunar Lander Mission
Pat Hilend of Pheonixville, PA stopped by the shop, and with appropriate “social distancing”, dropped off a papertape to be archived that he claims to have had been created using a Honeywell DDP-516 minicomputer containing a “data dump” from the…