Floppies_only
Veteran Member
Gang,
The seller reduced the price on eBay item 191690842086, "Hewlett Packard HP 86" when it was relisted. It has the large monitor, a 5 1/4" floppy drive, a printer, and paper. Just the thing for a person who likes to do math a lot - you can save your programs (I think it takes disks that athana.com sells.) Shipping is kinda pricey, $105 to go 500 miles, but since then when does an eBay seller offer a complete system?
For some reason I hope somebody takes good care of this one. Sadly, I know I just wouldn't use it if I bought it. I see from another auction that an HP-87 comes with the productivity software, but on small floppies. I wonder if they ever offered Word/80 on 5 1/4" floppies.
Best,
Sean, who finally ordered a fast core duo to play at flying with and bug you guys from the convenience and comfort of home, too
The seller reduced the price on eBay item 191690842086, "Hewlett Packard HP 86" when it was relisted. It has the large monitor, a 5 1/4" floppy drive, a printer, and paper. Just the thing for a person who likes to do math a lot - you can save your programs (I think it takes disks that athana.com sells.) Shipping is kinda pricey, $105 to go 500 miles, but since then when does an eBay seller offer a complete system?
For some reason I hope somebody takes good care of this one. Sadly, I know I just wouldn't use it if I bought it. I see from another auction that an HP-87 comes with the productivity software, but on small floppies. I wonder if they ever offered Word/80 on 5 1/4" floppies.
Best,
Sean, who finally ordered a fast core duo to play at flying with and bug you guys from the convenience and comfort of home, too