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In reply to the discussion: Post a photo of your first computer. Tell us all the details! [View all]the_chinuk
(332 posts)53. I had the American Version ...
The Timex/Sinclair 1000.
I had a Memotech 16K Memory module AND a T/S 1016 16K Memory module. I used both, had to POKE a value to a certain memory location because it wouldn't automatically recognize more than 16K.
I envied my friends with 'real' computers, but the TS1000 was real enough, I could spend happy evenings programming in Sinclair BASIC, and the Flight Simulator (they actually made one) was quite absorbing to play.
Didn't care for the long load times from Cassette tape, and of course you couldn't bump the thing, but it was sweet, in its way.
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Man, I thought I knew a lot about synth history, but that one's totally new to me!!
harmonicon
Apr 2012
#68
Macintosh Performa 475 - I bought mine in 1994, It sold me on Macs from that point on
MrScorpio
Apr 2012
#32
I remember using a lot of graphite to keep mine smooth, and the black hands afterwards.
Hoyt
Apr 2012
#140
Cool, I love it! I don't remember the brand of my first computer, I just know it make a sound like
DesertDiamond
Apr 2012
#37
I also remember I could never leave it sitting on or whatever text was on the screen would be
DesertDiamond
Apr 2012
#39
GE 415 mainframe. Octal,not hexadecimal. Still have the "Instruction Card" with all
SharonAnn
Apr 2012
#88
My first computer has long been an ex-computer, pining for the fiords; but it looked like this
LeftishBrit
Apr 2012
#65
I typeset my first book on a Mac Plus with Pagemaker, a used IIFX (too F**king expensive) was next.
diane in sf
Apr 2012
#156