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…
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…