Check out the latest laptop...

 ...in my retro collection.

It's an Epson PX-8 and it is, quite frankly, completely awesome. It actually came as part of a 'bundle' of great stuff that was once again donated by the most excellent work colleague. The whole bundle is going to take months to really go through but here's a quick overview of what we've now got with a one word indication of whether I've managed to test it or not. It's all been in storage for a VERY long time so not everything will work out of the gate but that's expected.

Epson PX8 (with accessories)

• Epson PX8 computer (working - yay!)
• RAM Disk (not working - boo!)
• TF15 Dual 5 1/4 Floppy Drive Unit (powers up but does not read disks - BDOS ERROR)
• P40 Thermal Printer (not tested yet)
• P80 Printer (not tested yet)
• Oval Automation serial display adaptor (DS80) and interface box (DS8) - (not tested yet but not sure of compatible monitor - it may output RF though)
• Many, many cables...

A selection of pictures:

The Epson PX8

P40 and P80 Printers

TF15 Dual Floppy Drive 
with Oval Automation Boxes peeking out from underneath

TF15 without its cover.
It's a mighty beast!

TF15 came with original card transport
protectors!

At least the PX8 works! Here's Wordstar.

Many, many cables...

Psion Organiser (with accessories)

• Psion Organiser model XP (appears to boot OK)
• Psion Organiser model Z64 (appears to boot OK)
• 3 x 16KB Data Paks (not tested)
• 2 x 32KB Data Paks (not tested)
• 1 x 64KB Data Pak (not tested)
• Maths Pack (not tested)
• Finance Pack (not tested)
• Formulator (not tested)
• Data Organiser (not tested)
• Pocket Spreadsheet (not tested)
• Autoscribe Plus (not tested)
• FileMaster (not tested)
• Serial cables (not tested)

A brace of Psion.

I suspect some of this might be quite rare...

Dataman S4 EEPROM Programmer

• Programmer Unit (not working - some battery damage, batteries removed)
• DIP to PLCC Adaptor (not tested)
• Original Manual & Cables (reads alright :) , cables not tested)

S4 Programmer - lovely!

Ni-Cd Batteries. Not lovely.

Leakier than the leaky bucket of Leaky McLeak
from the town of Leek.

Other Stuff

• Original CP/M 2.2 disks in 8 inch floppy format with 5 1/4 inch too and an original manual
• So many CP/M books
• Misc software including some really, really early Microsoft stuff (c.1983)
• Various EEPROMS for the PX8 and other systems

SupeCalc. Super!
(8 inch floppy there)

An early Microsoft Thing
(Also 8 inch floppy)

EEPROM City.

So. Much. Stuff. :)

Palm Computer (with accessories)

Not had a chance to look through the box yet!!

So a veritable smorgasbord of delights (or "more boxes of junk filling the garage" - Mrs Crashed). It really is going to keep me going well into 2022!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all my regular readers!