The IBM 3270 PC
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 - 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.
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.