While it may seem strange to talk about a computer from the 1980s being an “old”, that’s really what it is. Technology has changed so fast that computers built just 25 years ago seem hopelessly outdated.
However, for true computer geeks, 1980s computers represent the dawn of the modern age of what has become an everyday part of our lives. These old machines are treasured by many who buy them on eBay and buyers who buy and collect them religiously.
There are many sites online that contain a treasure trove of information about the 1980s computer that you may remember fondly from your college dorm room or kitchen table.
Websites often offer comprehensive, quality articles on 1980s computers like the Apple McIntosh, Lisa, Newton, and other IBM and IBM-compatible machines, including how they were made and marketed. It’s a computer story, designed to be fun.
Many sites also provide links to the most popular auctions on eBay – those involving that ’80s computer you remember! Yes, there are still plenty of working models out there, just waiting to be used and ready to take on competition for something you might have thought was crap. The laptop or smartphone that you can carry around today was started by way of technology that debuted with that computer from the 80s that you thought was so revolutionary at the time.
Those who are actively involved in collecting or maintaining a 1980s computer will appreciate having all information and purchasing opportunities in one central location. It is very important to have quality information you can count on, available at the fingertips of any serious collector. If you’re old enough to remember them, calling them computer antiquities might be a bit of a depressing name, but it’s actually a nod to how far our technology has come in a very short period of time.