Posted 2/19/2024, 2:31:00 PM
Rare 'World's First' Microcomputers Unearthed in London, Intriguing Tech History Buffs
- Two Q1 microcomputers, hailed as world's first true microcomputers, were found during a London house clearance
- These were very rare in Britain, with only a few units originally sold there
- They were spotted at an exhibition by Kingston University staff
- Paul Neve, an expert on early computers, said it was a bonus to feature two Q1s which are the earliest microcomputers
- The Q1s are an iconic piece of computing history, intriguing tech and history enthusiasts
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