The IBM 3270 PC
IBM 3270 PC
Case cover installed. This unit, as shown, weighs in at 33 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Power Switch
The infamous IBM PC big red power switch.
IBM 3270 PC - Back View
As expected, all 8 slots in this machine are full: Slot 1 – IBM 3270 PC 3278/79 emulation adapter (long card version), Slots 2 through 4 – the IBM 3270 PC all-points addressable display adapter (a three-card video adapter!), Slot 5 – the IBM Xebec Hard Drive Controller Card, Slot 6 – the IBM 360K Floppy Drive Controller Card, Slot 7- IBM Parallel Port card with additional 128K RAM installed, Slot 8 – IBM 3270 PC programmed symbols keyboard adapter.
IBM 3270 PC - Monitor
IBM 5272 color monitor. This monitor is one of the largest vintage IBM color monitors used on an IBM PC XT or AT class machine. It was manufactured in 1984 and weighs 33 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Monitor
IBM 5272 color monitor. This monitor is one of the largest vintage IBM color monitors used on an IBM PC XT or AT class machine. It was manufactured in 1984 and weighs 33 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Monitor
IBM 5272 color monitor. This monitor is one of the largest vintage IBM color monitors used on an IBM PC XT or AT class machine. It was manufactured in 1984 and weighs 33 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Monitor
IBM 5272 color monitor. This monitor is one of the largest vintage IBM color monitors used on an IBM PC XT or AT class machine. It was manufactured in 1984 and weighs 33 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Monitor
IBM 5272 color monitor. This monitor is one of the largest vintage IBM color monitors used on an IBM PC XT or AT class machine. It was manufactured in 1984 and weighs 33 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Monitor
IBM 5272 color monitor. Minor crack in the top left corner.
IBM 3270 PC - Keyboard
The 5271 keyboard element. This keyboard was specially designed with 122 unique keys which held special functions within the 3270 PC Control Program. Within the mechanical keyboard community, it is known as the IBM Model F 122 or "Battleship," and is considered one of the most sought-after keyboards in existence. Manufactured August 12, 1985 and weighs 8.6 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Keyboard
The 5271 keyboard element. This keyboard was specially designed with 122 unique keys which held special functions within the 3270 PC Control Program. Within the mechanical keyboard community, it is known as the IBM Model F 122 or "Battleship," and is considered one of the most sought-after keyboards in existence. Manufactured August 12, 1985 and weighs 8.6 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Keyboard
The 5271 keyboard element. This keyboard was specially designed with 122 unique keys which held special functions within the 3270 PC Control Program. Within the mechanical keyboard community, it is known as the IBM Model F 122 or "Battleship," and is considered one of the most sought-after keyboards in existence. Manufactured August 12, 1985 and weighs 8.6 lbs.
IBM 3270 PC - Disks and Documentation
IBM PC DOS 2.1 documentation and disks. Circa 1983. IBM 3270 PC Control Program. Circa 1985. Disks are good.
IBM 3270 PC - Disks and Documentation
IBM PC DOS 2.1 documentation and disks. Circa 1983. IBM 3270 PC Control Program. Circa 1985. Disks are good.
The IBM 3270 PC
This rare, museum-quality, fully tested and functional IBM 3270 PC system is about 35 years old and has a combined beastly weight of all elements shown of ~75 lbs.
The IBM 3270 PC
This rare, museum-quality, fully tested and functional IBM 3270 PC system is about 35 years old and has a combined beastly weight of all elements shown of ~75 lbs. Shown with IBM PC DOS 2.1 and 3270 Maintenance binders, as well as the IBM 3270 PC tutorial book.
The IBM 3270 PC
Power-on self test. 384K memory OK. Boots with no errors.
The IBM 3270 PC
Seagate ST-412 10MB hard drive. IBM PC DOS 2.1 and the IBM 3270 Control Program loaded onto hard drive. Hard drive operates smoothly, with no unusual noises.
The IBM 3270 PC
The IBM 3270 PC Control Program start screen. This machine appears to have recently traveled through time from the year ~1984 to the present as it is in jaw-dropping, stunning museum-quality condition for its age. A rare survivor. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court – but in reverse.