Very PC

I've been look at buying an early PC to run my Synergy software from. It actually uses a Kaypro from the early 1980s for this task, and ebay has been very helpful. While reading up on the subject I found a good site that lists all the early systems in chronological order (oldcomputers.net). I find these things very attractive to look at. Some have great names too! Apple 3; Cannon Cat; Cromomco System 3; Fujitsu 3450; H89; IMB 5322; Intertec Superbrain; Kaypro 2; Apple Lisa; Commodore Pet; TRS80; Victor 9000

Mag Stash

I've posted before about vintage magazine archives (e.g. here), and I just found another one - this time UK music technology magazines from the 70s and 80s. Mu:zines is the place to go for a serious hit of prototypical studio porn. The way I found it was by doing a search for a review on a very obscure 1980s reverb unit (the Dynacord DRP16) and it led me to the online version of the December 1984 issue of Home Studio Recording magazine. So if you are like me and prefer buying pieces of equipment made yonks ago (they have a certain sound you know) then you can step back in time too and read all the latest reviews!