Vintage Computing

Dave looks at the biggest flop in 1980’s personal computers, the IBM PC Jr. Teardown and extensive walk-through of the main motherboard. Part 2 HERE Service Manual HERE Forum HERE Podcast: Download

Dave tears down and takes a look at the classic 1980 Tandy / Radio Shack TRS-80 Colour Computer. Includes hacking a composite video output circuit to get it working on a modern HDMI computer monitor. Service Manual With Schematics Forum HERE Manuals HERE Podcast: Download

What’s inside the world’s first HD DVD player? The Toshiba HD-XA1 It was the 2006 version of the BETA vs VHS war. Includes a detailed look inside the triple wavelength blue laser optical drive mechanism. Forum HERE Podcast: Download

What’s inside the world’s first portable microcomputer? The Osborne 1 from Osborne Computer Corporation torn down. An Adam Osborne and Lee Felsenstein design. ROM Dumps HERE and HERE Field Service Manual Technical Manual Forum HERE Podcast: Download

The Dulmont Magnum “Kookaburra” from 1983 is the only laptop to have even been designed and made in Australia, as well as being the world’s first “clamshell” laptop design. Dave tears down this obscure retro classic based on the equally rare 80186. Download ROM images HERE Forum HERE Hires photos: ...