Recent content by VintageComputerman

I have a Smith Corona PWP 350 Word Processor I just picked up and I can't get it open to look inside. I took out two screws that hold the access cover in place, but I can't get it off until I remove the knob on the carriage return. That is the problem. I can't get it off to allow the cover to be...

I'm looking for someone in the Kobe Japan area that can pick up an Apple monitor at someone's apt and diagnose it's problem and repair if necessary. I am having trouble finding someone online being half a world away. Any links or help is appreciated.

Anyone know what this issue might be caused by? Hooked up to a working system. Is there an adjustment required? Bad cable connection or bad caps? Any help is appreciated. Apple IIGS monitor model A2m6014

This is one of several parts I'm trying to identify. The other keys are all black and are like regular letters and numbers.

I happened to run across this video tonight. Very interesting.

I'm going through all my inventory and pulling out Apple items to move into a new storage area just for vintage Apple stuff and I find this lightning scan pro 256 unit in a box of IIGS parts. I have a hand held scanner too that I think might be part of it but I can't find anything on the...

Like this? http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/sys/3695885685.html

I have a lot of vintage Apple software I am thinking of selling. I'd say 99% are back up copies and I have 300 to 500 disks. I can't sell it on ebay. Anyone interested?

The title says it all. The game was released in 1983 and this particular item was not discovered until 2007. Only two are known to exist. Makes collecting vintage computers and game systems exciting!!! Sold for $13,877.78...

Hey, lucky me I just picked up three of these units at the transfer station in exchange for a 30 gallon barrel of household trash. One has a printer built in. Anyone have experience with these units? I have manuals too. http://www.computerhistory.org/collections/accession/X980.89

I've got an IBM Convertible for sale. One floppie has issues and iirc, the screen voltage is a little off. There might be a problem with it. It's in nice condition and comes with the original bag. Here is a slide show full of pictures. Asking $75.00 or best offer. Send me a zip code for a...

Heathkit DIY Kits Are Coming Back http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/11/09/08/1847239/Heathkit-DIY-Kits-Are-Coming-Back

Just thought some of you might be interested in this gem of a system. Imo, I don't think this guy has any idea what he has in his possession. Look at what he's asking for it....$499...

OK, I have maybe 8 to 10 days before I leave my 4,000 sf warehouse. I took all my computers and other goodies, but I have a lot of vintage printers left. Okedata, HP, IBM, etc. I can't remember them all. I also have a lot of CD drives of various speeds. 3-1/2" floppy dries, zip drives along with...

I found a great resource website and just happened to look for vintage computers and came across this ad in Buffalo for 200 vintage laptops for sale dirt cheap...