January 2018 - vcf-midatlantic

Urgent: Anyone near Elizabethtown, PA?
by Evan Koblentz 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

Who can pick up a small item near Elizabethtown PA for the museum?

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IBM 1520 on EBAY
by Douglas Crawford 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

No doubt ebay frequenters have seen this, but I thought I'd post it for those that don't frequent it since I've not seen one come up since getting involve in vintage 7 ish years ago. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-IBM-5120-computer-with-documentation/12288…

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OT: Sinclair zx81 memopaks
by Tony Bogan 08 Jan '18

08 Jan '18

All, I recently acquired a memopak16 and memopak32 in original packaging for the Sinclair zx81. The 32k may have been used, the 16k was definitely used as you can see the insertion scratches on the edge connector pins. Both are in excellent shape, I have no way of testing these as I do not own a Sinclair. If anyone going to the workshop this coming weekend has any interest I will bring them with me. Otherwise contact me off list if you're interested. Not looking for much, they go for $15-$50 on eBay depending on the day of the week and the barometric pressure ;-) I'm happy with $15 plus shipping for the 16k and $20 plus ship for the 32k. Gets my $$ back for the stuff I picked up they were with which is all I am looking for. Tony Sent from my iPhone

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h89 in your neighborhood
by alex bodnar 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

Mike, just saw this on epay, but it looks ok and cheap too. "https://www.ebay.com/itm/Zenith-Data-Systems-Z90-80-Vintage-Computer-Z-90-P owers-On/112736191208?hash=item1a3f99c2e8:g:~6MAAOSw~y9ZF1J5" Alex Alex M. Bodnar amateur Radio: K3CIM Emergency Services: ARES/RACES

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OT: "storagebanner"
by Evan Koblentz 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

This is truly off-topic. Other than an Oct. 6, 2017 Tweet by @storagehulk, can anyone find me online references to a defunct data storage reseller called "Storagebanner"? Please reply to me off-list only. Thank you.

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Docent duty at the workshop (Jan. 13 & 14) 2018
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

For those attending the workshop next weekend, I created a signup list for docent duty. If you are interested, then let me know and signup here: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nJnUUNX-ub1RDhFDpINcXk0G1ZhCbbLB-39… >

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Museum closed today 1/7/18
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '18

07 Jan '18

Due to extreme cold InfoAge and VCF are closed today.

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Re-post of signup link for Repair Workshop 2018 January
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Long URL: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_V4ZK7gVPihRXoDL4Ij4o4tNpB4MlwUdjq… Shortened URL: https://goo.gl/C6NBBn Works now?

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Important Jan 13 & 14, 2018 Workshop Info
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

We are going to have the workshop in 9032-A which is the bigger room near the main building, since we have people working on a decent amount of stuff. As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this InfoAge's rule and not our decision. If you have signed up, then you are guaranteed a table, otherwise you have to beg for forgiveness and bribe me with my favorite snack. DATE: Jan 13 & 14, 2018 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9032A - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_V4ZK7gVPihRXoDL4Ij4o4tNpB4MlwU djqiboLnESc/edit?usp=sharing COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay them. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight. Please pay me when you get there so that I don't forget. Otherwise I will send my attack cat to find you. Seriously, it's a pain to have to chase people around for money. It's not a fun job, but it is necessary because we rent the place from InfoAge and the dorms from the Sandy group. OVERNIGHT: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - We will have PayPal credit card swipes available. Let me know ahead of time if you want to use this and I will set it up, otherwise it will *not* be available. It takes me time to make sure it located and setup properly. EQUIPMENT: - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - Please bring an extra one or two power cords as these are often forgotten by people. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: You provide your own. We usually order pizza, subs or go out to a dinner and everyone pays their own way. Usually, we make a decision when everyone gets hungry. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park across from 9032 or 9010A on any blacktop area. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Please ask me (Jeff Brace) or Evan. My cell is 732-759-1783 and Evan’s is 646-546-9999 in case you need to contact us. See everyone there! And have fun!

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Lisa 1, how high will it go...?
by Evan Koblentz 06 Jan '18

06 Jan '18

Ebay item #182999855120. Bid is at $45,100 and the reserve is not met.

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