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Chicago Area Collection
Vintage Computer Systems
Desktops, Laptops, All-in-Ones
TRS-80 Color Computer I (32K RAM)
Available for Local Pickup/Returns
Approximate W x D x H: 15" x 14" x 4"
Produced: 1980-1984
Visual Condition: Very Good
Working Order: Fullly Functional. Needs TV for display
Description: This was one of the first color computers produced for the home. It was sold with a TV monitor, but could aslo be connected to any regular TV. It featured BASIC as the operating system and stored programs on either cassette or 5.25" floppy disk. It has a cartridge slot for games and programs as well. I can provide
Macintosh SE FD HD
Available for Local Pickup/Return Rentals
Approximate W x D x H: 10" x 10" x 13"
Produced: 1987-1990
Visual Condition: Excellent
Working Order: Fully Functional
Description: This Mac was a continuation and a step up from the Macintosh Plus line. It featured two floppy drives, one being a SuperDrive that accepted high density disks. This particular machine uses a "Blue SCSI" rather than the original internal hard drive for the system. It's easy to unplug for aesthetic reasons, if you don't need it t
Toshiba Tecra 700ct
Available for Local Pickup/Returns
Approximate W x D x H: 12" x 9" x 3"
Produced: 1995-1997
Visual Condition: Good
Working Order: Functional except display (can use external display)
Description: The Tecra 700CT was primarily used as a mid‑90s business and professional “desktop replacement” laptop, especially in corporate and technical environments. It has a swappable CD-ROM/Floppy Drive tray. It's bulky and heavy compared to today's laptops.
Apple iBook G4
Available for Local Pickup/Returns
Approximate W x D x H: 13" x 10" x 2"
Produced: 2005-2006
Visual Condition: Good
Working Order: Fully Functional
Description: This is a white iBook featuring a polycarbonate case and CD/DVD drive. The iBook model A1134 was promoted with key messages that emphasized its portability, affordability, and suitability for students and general consumers, often summarized by the slogan "iMac to go." Apple emphasized creativity, ease of use, and a digital lifestyle with the
HP Pavillion DV6000
Available for Local Pickup/Returns
Approximate W x D x H: 13" x 11" x 2"
Produced: 2006-2007
Visual Condition: Very Good
Working Order: Fully Functional, AC power only
Description:
This white and silver HP was designed for home users who wanted a laptop with basic entertainment features, such as watching movies, listening to music, and video conferencing, along with everyday computing tasks like web browsing, email, and document editing.
D.J. has been messing with computers since the days of BASIC. They are passionate about keeping old tech running, and have held on to almost every computer they have ever owned.
In the past D.J. has worked in animation for MTV/Nickelodeon and on several films shot on location in Los Angeles. In recent years they have started collecting and restoring vintage tech. They are a Linux SysAdmin and operate a website support and rescue business.
