Tower Hobbies got a new computer
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IBM introduced its System/3 computer (IBM 5410) on July 30, 1969 to meet the computing needs of small businesses. It was the first system totally developed in-house by the company's laboratory in Rochester, Minn., and the most significant IBM product announcement since the IBM System/360 in 1964. The System/3 was not compatible with the System/360, as it featured a smaller punched card which could encode up to 96 characters per card. The System/3 used IBM's new monolithic integrated circuits, and rented for less than $1,000 a month about half the cost of a System/360 Model 20.
On October 28, 1970, the company rolled out the IBM System/3 Model 6 (IBM 5406). Rochester's Advanced Unit Record Systems Programming group had developed the Report Programming Generator II programming language intended for commercial applications on the Model 6.
On July 10, 1973, IBM introduced a new, larger-capacity System/3 the Model 15 (IBM 5415) with added function and versatility. Developed in Rochester, the Model 15 was manufactured in Boca Raton, Fla., and in Vimercate, Italy.
By July 1974, more than 25,000 System/3s had been installed around the world, and another version, Model 8, jointly designed by Rochester and Boca Raton, debuted that September.
The System/3 was ultimately succeeded by the IBM System/38 in 1978, and all System/3 models had been withdrawn from marketing by June 1985.
On October 28, 1970, the company rolled out the IBM System/3 Model 6 (IBM 5406). Rochester's Advanced Unit Record Systems Programming group had developed the Report Programming Generator II programming language intended for commercial applications on the Model 6.
On July 10, 1973, IBM introduced a new, larger-capacity System/3 the Model 15 (IBM 5415) with added function and versatility. Developed in Rochester, the Model 15 was manufactured in Boca Raton, Fla., and in Vimercate, Italy.
By July 1974, more than 25,000 System/3s had been installed around the world, and another version, Model 8, jointly designed by Rochester and Boca Raton, debuted that September.
The System/3 was ultimately succeeded by the IBM System/38 in 1978, and all System/3 models had been withdrawn from marketing by June 1985.
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Gulp............thanks guys......I thought for a min, the drug flash backs had returned....just a photo what a relief. LOL........I still have those cloths packed away in the attic.
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ORIGINAL: flyinwalenda
Gee, how come they aren't doing a stupid dance like the employees of a certain chicom did?
Gee, how come they aren't doing a stupid dance like the employees of a certain chicom did?
Probably too busy doing something lame like taking care of customers.
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ORIGINAL: scale only 4 me
I'm pretty sure I had an order printed on that machine,, ya know back when you had to use a Telephone and wait 4-6 weeks [X(]
I'm pretty sure I had an order printed on that machine,, ya know back when you had to use a Telephone and wait 4-6 weeks [X(]
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RE: Tower Hobbies got a new computer
They really need a new website. It reminds me of an Ebay store, with everything just piled together in one long disorganized list. You're far better off just using Google search to find specific Tower products, versus trying to navigate the Tower website. I cringe every time I go there searching for something.
BTW, the hair on the 3rg guy from the left is priceless!
BTW, the hair on the 3rg guy from the left is priceless!