tomorrow’s computer here today… (Apr, 1978)
tomorrow’s computer here today…
the bytemaster
only from the Digital Group
Digital tape based starts at $1995 kit. Delivery within 60 days.
Digital Group
P.O. Box 6528 Denver, CO 80206 (303) 777-7133
July 7, 2011
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I’ed think getting a decent shot going at speed would be impossible...
It seems that this was the last fling of a dying company, and hardly any of these were sold:
http://bytecollector.com/dg_bytemaster.htm
Comment by Stephen — July 7, 2011 @ 3:48 am
The delivery takes 60 days because the thing weighs so damn much.
Comment by Hirudinea — July 7, 2011 @ 1:34 pm
That issue of Interface age is just the gift that keeps on giving.
Comment by Charlene — July 7, 2011 @ 2:14 pm
@Hirudinea: When I saw the ad, it looked like a “luggable” (like the old Kaypro CP/M boxes) – but then I went to the link Stephen provided…I’m not sure if that’s false advertising, but it sure seemed deceptive! Even so – I would love to have the collection that guy at the link Stephen posted has! Heck, if I could only have the ADM terminal, I’d be happy (LOL).
Comment by Andrew L. Ayers — July 7, 2011 @ 3:18 pm
No specs?!?!? Why would anyone buy a computer that has no specs?!??!
Comment by Christoph — July 7, 2011 @ 5:50 pm
Bytemaster. Sounds painful. No wonder they didn’t sell.
Comment by carlm — July 8, 2011 @ 12:30 am
At $1995 in 1978, that’s about $6000 today. And that’s the “starts at” price.
Comment by T Herling — July 8, 2011 @ 8:39 am
Specs weren’t needed. At that time, there was only one kind of computer it could be: an S-100 bus system with an 8080 processor. In any case, since $1,995 was the “starts at” price, they would have had to contact the company for more information before ordering, to purchase such optional extras as a video card for that CRT in the case.
Comment by John Savard — July 8, 2011 @ 9:27 pm
Fascinating, almost like what i imagine soviet communism must have been like. You vaant komputer? Zies is only model!
Comment by Christoph — July 9, 2011 @ 9:29 pm
Not to different than today. Your computer will have an X86 and Windows with how ever much ram and HD and what video card you want.
Comment by lwatcdr — July 10, 2011 @ 4:32 pm
The keyboard was bulky.
Comment by Har — July 22, 2011 @ 7:57 pm