eBay Episode 15 – Cambridge Computer Z88 and Apple Macintosh Portable

Cambridge Computer Z88

This is the podcast where we take an informal look at personal computing history through the lens of eBay auctions. It’s sort of like Antiques Roadshow, but all about antique personal computers. On today’s show, we’re continuing our coverage of the second phase of portables, the earliest laptops. We’re covering the Cambridge Computer Z88 and Apple Macintosh Portable.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Jeff: The ARMIGA Project has released its maiden product. http://www.armigaproject.com/
• David:
  • Vintage Computer Federation auctions
    • Fully Functional WOZ Autographed Apple ][ (not e, not Plus)
    • Fully Functional Autographed SOL 20 Terminal Computer
  • Acquired an IBM XT 286: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Personal_Computer_XT#IBM_XT_286

Auctions:

• Jeff’s auction: Sinclair Cambridge Z88 Portable Computer Working Nice condition Box

• David’s auction: Sinclair Cambridge Z88 Computer +128k Ram, Z88 to MAC cartridges, Calculator

• Jeff’s auction: Apple Macintosh Portable 5120 with case Untested – AS IS

• David’s auction: Vintage Apple Macintosh 5120 Portable Computer

• Jeff’s auction: Apple Mac