The History of Personal Computing

eBay Episode 13 – Epson HX-20 and Grid Compass

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Epson HX-20

On this show, we’re still covering the second phase of portables, the earliest laptops, continuing with the Epson HX-20 and the Grid Compass.

http://www.historyofpersonalcomputing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/HofPC-eBay-13.mp3

Links mentioned in this episode:

Book: When Computing Got Personal: A history of the desktop computer

David’s recent eBay purchase: VINTAGE INTEGRATED COMPUTER SYSTEM MICROCOMPUTER TRAINING Microprocessor

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epson_HX-20

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grid_Compass

Auctions

Jeff

  • EPSON Computer HX-20 w/ RealVoice / Microcassette / Printer – Case
  • Epson HX-20 Portable Computer
  • Lot Grid System 2107&2101, Grid Compass Computer 1107 GridCase 3 DSP 225
  • RARE VINTAGE HACKING COMPUTER SYMBOLICS XL1201 LISP MACHINE

    • David

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