Computer Museum Clips 8. Datapoint 2200 computer
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I was a tech for Datapoint UK back in the day and worked on the 2200 which was a main component of the British Rail TOPS system for freight management. Apart from occasional faults with the cassette deck the most common fault was the switched mode power supply. Later I also worked on the 6600 which was part of the UK Ford dealer network. Ford mandated the system if dealers wanted warranty claims honoured!
Hi good to hear from you. All my collection is at the Computer Museum of America now. I appreciate you coments and I nfo. I have had contact with a number of Datapoint employees. Thank you. David www.kk4ww.com
British Rail TOPS was a major account for Datapoint 2200s! Unfortunately, many knew them as "Ventek" computers (Ventek was the Datapoint reseller in the UK until Datapoint bought them from TRW).
Would love to contact you, re. Datapoint / TOPS memories, but don't know how!
@@joeober1700speaking of which, this BR overview of TOPS just popped up on RUclips: ruclips.net/video/FkLU5H1x5gU/видео.html . You can clearly see the Ventek-branded 2200s.
Hi Thank you for your comments. Very interesting. That you worked for Datapoint. David www.kk4ww.com
I have a 2200. Model 2200-108/141.
Hi I would sure like to have one again. Mine are now at the Computer Museum of America in Roswell GA. Would you be willing to sell your 2200 ? Thank you David in Floyd VA www.kk4ww.com
Hi Thank you for your comment that you have the Datapoint computer. Would you sell it? I had two however they are now at the Computer Museum of America. David www.kk4ww.com
@@lcfgroup I'm not gonna sell it. It will probably end up in a museum here in Finland some day. 73 from oh7xc
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:01 *🖥️ The precursor to modern personal computers: Datapoint 2200*
- Introduction to the Datapoint 2200 as an early and influential computer, predating the Mark 8, Apple I, and Apple II.
- Highlights of its fully functional state, programming capabilities, mass storage, and advanced design featuring networking capabilities.
02:09 *🏢 The innovation and decline of Datapoint Corporation*
- Overview of Datapoint Corporation's role in pioneering home computing with the Datapoint 2200.
- Discussion on the company's peak employment, eventual bankruptcy, and how its legacy continues with Rack Space occupying its former headquarters.
03:46 *🚀 Datapoint's contribution to the microprocessor development*
- Detailing the collaboration between Datapoint and Intel and the unintentional creation of the 8008 microprocessor.
- Insights into the potential litigation surrounding the first microcomputer, involving Texas Instruments and Intel.
07:12 *🛠️ Evolution of microcomputer kits: The Selby computer*
- Introduction to the Selby computer as one of the first microcomputer kits, predating John Titus's Mark 8.
- Discussion on the rarity and historical significance of the Selby computer, along with its physical characteristics and documentation in the museum collection.
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Helpful, but the "HARPA AI" didn't know the correct spelling of "Scelbi" is NOT Selby!
Scelbi was one (of half-a dozen) 8008-based microcomputers some claim to be the "first personal computer," all before the next-generation Intel 8080 chip was announced!
Thank you for the help with navigation. David www.kk4ww.com
Being the first desktop computer is impressive but not as much as the blunder of inventing the microprocessor and not capitalizing on it.
You are correct - Frank Frassanito and his team did not know the future at that time. Would have been fantastic future for them. Thank You David www.kk4ww.com