Altair 8800

[David Griffith]

On Sat, 6 Sep 2008, Chuck Guzis wrote:

> On 6 Sep 2008 at 22:15, bfranchuk at jetnet.ab.ca wrote:
>
> > My guess is around 100lbs ... 60 for the transformer... 40 for the rest.
>
> The transformer in a stock 8800 is a limp-wristed little thing.  I
> doubt that the whole machine weighs more than 35. UPS deliverable
> without any special handling in 1975.

The last time I shipped one (a few months ago), the package grossed at 45
pounds.

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David Griffith
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