r/VintageComputers

From what I can find these Windows XP Commemorative Edition copies were given to Windows developers at the launch of Windows XP, but the person who sold me mine said his brother (who worked at Microsoft) bought it at the employee store, and that only 200 were available. I'm assuming they were both given out/sold?

I have no idea how many of these were made but the certificate of authenticity has #00022 imprinted on it, so I'm assuming mine was the 22nd made.

Does anybody have more insight into these? I'm curious, but there's virtually nothing online about them. If you have a copy, what number is yours?

I have been trying to open it up but I cant seem to find how to do it

• Display: 20.1-inch widescreen LCD (1680 x 1050 resolution)
• Processor: Intel Core Duo / Core 2 Duo (up to T7600)
• Chipset: Mobile Intel 945PM
• Graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon X1800
• Memory: Up to 4GB DDR2 RAM
• Storage: Dual SATA hard drives in RAID configuration
• Audio: Built-in 8-speaker array plus a separate subwoofer
• USB Ports: 4x USB 2.0 ports
• Expansion: 1x ExpressCard 34/54 slot, 13-in-1 media card reader.
• Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and optional modem

BTW did you know in Ironman 1 THIS was Tony Stark's office computer.>> https://www.starringthecomputer.com/appearance.html?f=647&c=324

I came into a bunch of vintage HP stuff. It’s complete and was working pre y2k before being in storage. Has a bunch of software with it and all peripherals. Printer too.
Whats the value if any to the right person? Im not interested in keeping it. Note this is not for sale, im just curious if it has any value.

Hab da was gefunden!
Grüße

Hello,

I found this computer set in my basement and don't know if it still works or how to check. Since I'm not very tech-savvy, would it be better to take it to a specialist, or can I test it myself?

Thanks in advance for your expert opinion.

Picked up for 25$

I posted an earlier version of this chart asking for feedback on what RAM would have provided a smooth, comfortable experience for basic tasks on different generations of Windows and mobile devices.

I received some helpful feedback, particularly that some of my earlier PC estimates were too high for their respective periods, and also how some weaker chipset could run efficiently in certain periods. I've revised the data accordingly.

I could post another update again if people point out more inaccuracies that I have not seen from my previous chart . I'm only interested in historical accuracy and firsthand experience, not defending my original estimates.

Don’t y’all jump at once 🤣. Vintage 1990’s 4/8MB RAM sticks from my computer assembly days. Maybe glue them all together and make a Gig 🤯

I am absolutely furious. As a vintage PC collector, I managed to hunt down a legendary, extremely rare International Memories Inc. (IMI 5012H) 10MB MFM hard drive from 1983 for my low-serial IBM PC/XT 5160 restoration project. This drive is a holy grail, and the plastic front bezel with the IBM logo was intact.

The seller shipped it safely within the US, but then eBay's "Global Shipping / eBay International Shipping (eIS)" hub got their hands on it. Their genius warehouse workers ripped open the original secure packaging and threw this heavy, fragile 43-year-old piece of history into a flimsy cardboard box with almost zero protection to save on shipping costs.

Result? The drive arrived in Poland completely destroyed. The original, irreplaceable plastic front cover (bezel) is shattered into pieces, and the internal mounting clips are snapped off. A piece of computing history, gone forever because of corporate laziness.

But wait, it gets worse. When I opened a damage claim, the seller tried to wash their hands of it, telling me to "take the win" because the automated system briefly glitched. Then, a support agent named Kelsee from eIS stepped in and showed peak corporate heartlessness. Despite having clear photos of the shattered drive ruined by THEIR hub, eBay refuses to issue a refund unless I physically ship this heavy, destroyed iron brick BACK to the US before August 27th.

They expect me to waste my precious time running around to a DHL Express point to fix THEIR logistics mistake, completely ignoring the fact that I have a strict, pre-booked service deadline for this machine and am moving to Belgium right after. They destroyed it, they forced me to buy a second drive out of my own pocket just to get a replacement bezel, and now they expect me to do free labor for them to get my money back.

This platform has zero respect for buyers, zero respect for rare history, and zero professionalism. Avoid eBay International Shipping at all costs if you care about your vintage items. They will smash your gems and tell you to deal with their bureaucracy.

[TUTAJ WRZUĆ ZDJĘCIA ROZWALONEJ KLAPKI I SCREENY OD KELSEE]

In a recent care package I expected to only contain the MP2000 (to keep mine alive as spare parts) and a MP120 he asked if I was interested in.

Last pic is the collection of Newtons I have almost entirely "stumbled upon" unintentionally.

Just came across these two gorgeous Intel C4004 ceramic chips in their original shipping blister. These are the legendary white ceramic variants with visible grey traces.

The batch numbers/codes visible on the gold caps are B1721 and F0564.

Absolutely thrilled with this find. Does anyone have more specific information on the exact manufacturing dates or plants for these codes?