Deep dives into vintage home computers.
Commodore. Sinclair. MSX. NEC PC-88. The machines that started it all.
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The SID chip crackles, the power LED flickers, and the keyboard feels like typing through mud. Here's how I brought a 1982 breadbin back from the dead — capacitors, RF modulator, and all.
Read articleRubber keys, 48K of RAM, and a price tag that put a real computer in British living rooms. We look at how Clive Sinclair's little machine spawned a software industry — and why it still matters.
Read articleMicrosoft and ASCII's attempt to create a universal home computer standard gave Japan — and the world — a platform that outlasted most of its rivals. Here's why MSX deserves more respect than it gets.
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Fully rebuilt C64 PSU with modern capacitors. No more dead SID chips from voltage spikes.
Reproduction keyboard overlay for the ZX Spectrum+. Crisp print, correct colours, fits original hardware perfectly.
256K memory mapper cartridge for MSX2 machines. Tested on Panasonic FS-A1 and Sony HB-F1XD. Fully compatible.
Assorted vintage chips, connectors, and boards. Great for restorers and parts hunters.
New teardowns, restoration guides, and rare parts drop every week. Don't miss a dispatch.
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