What was the first retro or vintage computer you collected? I saved an obsolete PS/2 Model 30 286 from the scrap heap back in 1997. This machine was a footsoldier in IBM’s war to reclaim their ownership of the PC platform they invented. But why did they bring out a machine featuring ISA after hyping up Micro Channel? And where do these machines fit in for the modern collector? Watch to find out.

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00:00 Intro
00:28 The IBM PS/2 Model 30 286
10:18 Baud to the Bone
22:20 The Big Blue Meanies
37:28 Mr. Big Blue Sky
42:49 Outtro

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WinWorldPC AT Diagnostics - https://winworldpc.com/product/ibm-pc-diagnostics/advanced-102
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