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The Kenbak-1 has often been considered "the first personal computer." It was designed, built, and marketed by John V. Blankenbaker in 1971, and was made from Small Scale Integrated (SSI) circuits before microprocessors were available. In spite of it not being commercially successful (only about 5 1 were made) it had a lasting impact.

John Blankenbaker introduced the $750 machine in 1971 -- years ahead of the more well known Altair 8800 and Apple I, …

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2021 is the 50th Anniversary of the Kenbak-1, released in 1971 and invented by John Blankenbaker. This computer was named the "First Personal Computer" by ...

Description. 1971 technology in a modern package! You can bit-bang programs up to 256 bytes with room to spare in your pocket-protector. Created with SMD components, this is fully functional and works just like my µKENBAK-1 (or even like the original KENBAK-1 you see in museums.) It is 8.5 inches x 1.5 inches.

VerkkoTom Crosley's Kenbak-1: Thomas (Tom) Crosley purchased his Kenbak-1 in 1971 or 1972 after seeing the advertisement in Scientific American. He graduated Iowa State …

VerkkoIn addition to the original functionality of the Kenbak-1, this kit includes a real time clock module so you can display your kit as a clock with three modes: BCD clock, counting clock, and binary clock. It can also …

VerkkoThe Kenbak-1 has often been considered "the first personal computer." It was designed, built, and marketed by John V. Blankenbaker in 1971, and was made from Small Scale …

Knowing the original Kenbak-1 only sold fewer than 50 units, I assumed the case was not custom-designed. After a small amount of Googling, I discovered the case ...

Nov 6, 2015 · History of the Kenbak-1 Designed in Los Angles in 1970 by John Blankenbaker First sold in 1971 for $750 Named after Mr Blan Kenbak er 8-bit machine offered 256 bytes memory. Switches keyed...

History of the Kenbak-1 Designed in Los Angles in 1970 by John Blankenbaker First sold in 1971 for $750 Named after Mr Blan Kenbak er 8-bit machine offered 256 bytes memory. Switches …

This computer was created by John Blankenbaker for the Kenbak Corporation. They were sold for $750, which is equivalent to about $5,122 today. Overall this ...

The Kenbak-1 is little-known, but still considered the first "personal" computer! ... Our Tindie Guarantee protects your purchase from fraud. Learn More.

Initial sales commenced in September of 1971. Most units sold for $750.00 for a completely assembled and functioning computer. The computer was a stored program ...

One of only ten surviving Kenbak-1 personal computers from 1971 has sold at auction for €34,000 (US$36,500). Judged the "first commercially ...

One of only ten surviving Kenbak-1 personal computers from 1971 has sold at auction for €34,000 (US$36,500).

Description. This kit is a 1:2 size replica and the case was designed using the 55-year-old engineering drawings provided by Bud Industries (the creator of the original “Grand Prix” case used by the original Kenbak-1.) You will receive a professionally-made printed circuit board, all components, a steel case with CNC’d aluminum ends, and a laser-cut front panel.

According to John Blankenbaker, some of his first sales were made to educational institutions. "The first two Kenbak-1 computers were sold to a private ...

3 Apr 29, 2010 #1 I have listed a Kenbak-1 for sale on Ebay at the request of my dad, John Blankenbaker, the creator/designer of the Kenbak-1. He only …

VerkkoPrototype Kenbak-1 Computer built by John Blankenbaker, 8-bit, comprising motherboard with 132 integrated circuits, 2 power supplies (for +5 volts and -12 volts), 2 MOS shift …

Apr 29, 2010 · I have listed a Kenbak-1 for sale on Ebay at the request of my dad, John Blankenbaker, the creator/designer of the Kenbak-1. He only kept two production models when Kenbak Corp. closed in 1973, and the other one was given to the Computer Museum in Boston. So this is the last production model he has. I know some of you are fans of the Kenbak-1, so if you would like to help out my dad and spread the word about the auction that would be great.

Prototype Kenbak-1 Computer built by John Blankenbaker, 8-bit, comprising motherboard with 132 integrated circuits, 2 power supplies (for +5 volts and -12 ...

Many people don't know the history of the Kenbak-1 Digital Computer ... personal computer -- and one is going up for sale in just a few minutes.

Nov 7, 2015 · One recently sold for about $31k, and another model is going on sale via German auctioneer Breker within the hour. It's certainly a piece of history, but if that's a little too rich for your...

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