Western Europe WTB: “mini” computer - 70s/80s

[dnlfern]

Hi All,
This might be a long shot but if anyone has for sale, or could point me in the direction of where to look for one, I'm after a vintage "mini" computer, thinking DEC PDP-11, Data General Nova, that kind of thing. I'm based in North East England, but would be willing to travel for the right thing.

Thanks All

 

[Wildfire]

Hello,

there are PDP-11 or Data Gerenal systems with or without blinkenlights panel.
Which ones do you want ?

 

[dnlfern]

To be honest I’d be happy with either. I have a PiDP-11/70 replica which is replicating a blinkenlights panel so it’s very much the hardware side I’m interested in. It’d be great to have the real thing, but I’d be happy without.

 

[famicomaster2]

Darn! I had a PDP-11/20 taking up space for almost a decade before I gave it away to another collector.

 

[nullvalue]

Darn! I had a PDP-11/20 taking up space for almost a decade before I gave it away to another collector.

OP is in Europe so don't think that would have worked out anyways.

However if anyone else reading this has a similar system in the US Midwest just "taking up space", please contact me.

 

[1944GPW]

OP is in Europe so don't think that would have worked out anyways.

I suppose it depends just how keen OP is. I drove a thousand miles to snag a PDP-11/15, and another thousand for an ASR33 and DECwriter. Shipping hardware from the US or other northern hemisphere location like Europe to where I am isn't a turn-off and I'd potentially go for a US Midwest offering just as much as you would

 

[Ruud]

I drove a thousand miles to snag a PDP-11/15, and another thousand for an ASR33 and DECwriter.

I would do that to. But the problem is that big pond between the various continents: my car cannot handle all that water.

 

[Wildfire]

I would do that to. But the problem is that big pond between the various continents: my car cannot handle all that water.

So you need an amphibious car...

 

[g4ugm]

Would you consider an under-the-counter style VAX? No Blinken Lights....

 

[Wildfire]

Would you consider an under-the-counter style VAX? No Blinken Lights....

This means an VLC ?

 

[g4ugm]

This means an VLC ?

Nope, thats a "pizza box".
No I have a 4000 like this:-

File:VAX 4000.jpg - Computer History Wiki

gunkies.org

can't remember the model number....

 

[Wildfire]

Nope, thats a "pizza box".
No I have a 4000 like this:-

File:VAX 4000.jpg - Computer History Wiki

gunkies.org

can't remember the model number....

Ah, yes - this is BA430/440 Style 4000/300 or higher...
And yes, it fits under the counter

 

[g4ugm]

Ah, yes - this is BA430/440 Style 4000/300 or higher...
And yes, it fits under the counter

I do have a VLC as well, a VAXStation 3100/30 and a MicroVax 3100/90 ....

 

[dnlfern]

Darn! I had a PDP-11/20 taking up space for almost a decade before I gave it away to another collector.

Darn! I had a PDP-11/20 taking up space for almost a decade before I gave it away to another collector.

Oh no! That's such a shame! But yes, being based in Europe< I think that'd be a bit awkward!

 

[dnlfern]

Would you consider an under-the-counter style VAX? No Blinken Lights....

Yes! I absolutely would!

 

[g4ugm]

ok lets see what I can sort out for you.