The LA Times called it the first computer store in a story in December
1975. The first ad for the store ran in July of that year. I've put
scans of the article and the ad here:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/S53vBGs6irzqoLR37
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:02:53 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Fred Ci
Has anyone noted this listing of what the seller is calling an "IBM
5100" on Ebay?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/IBM-5100-B1-Basic-Language-16k-Memory-Powers-
on-monitor-works-but-no-text/112776476816
While it is listed as a 5100, it lacks the 5100 badging on the front
center panel (to the right of
There is an APL-only IBM 5100 up on Ebay. Had known that these were
supposedly made, but have never seen one before. Looks a bit rough,
but based on the pictures boots to the "CLEAR WS" screen.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-5100-Portable-Computer-Powers-On-/
321999141713
As a result of remodeling my house, I now have less space for the
collection and need to thin it out a bit. The following items are
free for pick-up in the Los Angeles area. Priority will be given to
the first person who will take everything. Almost all of these are
"portables" so it isn't that
