Computers and Electronic Games ➔ Computer Accessory, Nec Color Monitor, Woodrow Vanhouten Personal Computer Archival Collection #200
Identifier:
2005.83.6
Description:
Beige and brown plastic color monitor for a personal computer. Black cord, and black ports for cables in back.;This computer system and supporting papers and software, represent a significant early breakthrough in the evolution of the personal computer. This monitor was used with a Commodore 64 personal computer. At its height the Commodore 64 became the best selling personal computer brand of all time. Together, the papers, software and hardware constitute a complete personal computer system. They will be useful for future researchers of technology, or as period-appropriate equipment for exhibition.;All of the manuals, warranties, hardware and software in this collection were used by Woodrow VanHouten.;Mr. Van Houten purchased his Commodore 64 personal computer, accessories, software and manuals around 1986 to write his first book, The Poke of Peter Pike. His sister Carol J. Crawford also used this computer in 1997 to write her memoir, before dying of ALS.;1) Several labels with serial numbers and other information on back of monitor.;This computer system and supporting papers and software, represent a significant early breakthrough in the evolution of the personal computer. This monitor was used with a Commodore 64 personal computer. At its height the Commodore 64 became the best selling personal computer brand of all time. Together, the papers, software and hardware constitute a complete personal computer system. Woodrow Van Houten purchased his Commodore 64 personal computer, accessories, software and manuals around 1986 to write his first book, The Poke of Peter Pike. His sister Carol J. Crawford also used this computer in 1997 to write her memoir, before dying of ALS.
Date:
1984
Materials:
Plastic, Glass
Dimensions:
12.5" h 14.5" w 14" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Woodrow And Sharon Vanhouten
Related Entities:
Nec Corporation (creator)
Woodrow Vanhouten (donor)
Related Place:
Japan
