One wonders if someone somewhere has the software/firmware "Originally the NABU Computers ran a version of CP/M. It had as many as 100 applications and games designed for it (including Q*bert)." On Monday, October 24, 2022 at 03:07:28 AM EDT, Mark Whittington via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote: I inquired about the dimensions of the packaging for the Nabu computers, and I received this quite detailed info from the seller a few minutes ago. Thought others might find it useful. Best, Mark ---------- Forwarded message --------- Dear Potential Customer, * Please excuse me for the lateness of this reply.* * My life has been virtually "hijacked". (Plus, I had to compose this email.)* * For the last 3 days I have spent 20-hours moving some of the NABU Personal Computers.* * This summer I spent 6-weeks moving these computers.* ---------------------------------------- Thank you for your interest in the NABU Personal Computer. These Z80 vintage computers are perfect for projects, products, or retro computer collectors. *HARDWARE* The Computer has an attractive charcoal gray metal enclosure with a plastic front panel. The keyboard is durable plastic charcoal gray with black keys. These NABU Computers are "new old" stock (and they look mint). The Computers are in their original shipping box. Computer & Keyboard are securely packaged with Styrofoam inserts in the box. Shipping box dimensions: 22"x14.5"x10.5" weight: 20 lbs. Manufactured by Samsung, well made, a thing of 1980s beauty. Includes: NABU Computer, Keyboard, Cables, and User's Guide. I have 22 tons of these computers. I bought them for a project that never got off the ground. *SOFTWARE* There is no OS (Operating System) so code development requires an EPROM Emulator. Originally the NABU Computers ran a version of CP/M. It had as many as 100 applications and games designed for it (including Q*bert). There is no software and no disk drives. (There are BIOS routines in the 4K EPROM.) *LOCAL SALES* We currently sell units locally in person for $20. This is a Rock-Bottom price. (Originally these computers sold for $950. (Yikes!) Call so we can make arrangements for you to pick them up. Also, you can see/purchase units at the Grafton Flea Market (in building, booth 32). https://graftonflea.com/ *SHIPPED SALES* Shipped units cost $20 plus an additional surcharge of $20 for testing. The shipping & handling charge will vary accordingly. Call so we can make arrangements using PayPal for payment. (PayPal Invoice.) Prices may (will?) change (upwardly) in the future. (So, get them now!) *TESTING & PREPPING* Before shipping I do two things: 1.) Pull the computer and keyboard out of the box and test certain functions. 2.) Pull the old packaging tape off the box and replace with new tape (to withstand shipping). I do this with all the NABU Computers that I ship to avoid "issues". *NO REFUND POLICY* So far, I have seen no failures in the NABU Computers. Tests Performed: power on/off, manual reset, display video, and recognize keyboard. As these units are "new old", there is no guarantee of function or performance and there are no refunds. NO REFUND POLICY: PellMill, LLC will make absolutely no refunds at anytime. (It's new old stock that's 40 years old!) *TECHNICAL INFORMATION* To see the "NABU Technical Manual" including schematics: Go to www.PellMill.com <http://www.pellmill.com/> - click <Website Links> - click <NABU Computer> - wait 10 seconds - the manual links are on the right. This should get you started. There will be more links to manuals and pictures in the (near) future. *NABU ADAPTORS* I also have the original (matching enclosure) NABU Adaptors (think modem). It makes a great project box with its built-in +5V and +18V linear power supply. *MORE GOODIES* I also have some vintage Apple II+ motherboards. And don't forget to check out our Streaming services. James Pellegrini PellMill, LLC www.PellMill.com <http://www.pellmill.com/> Service@PellMill.com 1-812-448-7812 ----------------------------------------