IBM PC 5150
RH-ZN79
The original IBM PC, and the machine whose architecture the industry still runs on. IBM built it in a year from bought-in parts and published the technical reference, including the BIOS listing — which let Compaq and everyone after it build compatibles and took the standard out of IBM's hands. Cassette port, five slots, and a keyboard that outlasts everything. The foundation of the whole platform.
History
Acquired 2026-09-05 from TME Matt · held 1 month
- 2026-10-15
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board detached as RH-5711, and linked back in
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source: Matt Bowes → TME Matt
- 2026-09-05
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cropped a photo
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added 1 photo(s)
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created