... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxd9u2UdQWU

#IBM released the IBM PC 5150 in 1981. Internally, IBM went through massive hurdles to get a personal computer to the market to compete with the other microcomputers of the time. This documentary shows all of the happenings organisationally as well as the trade-offs and decisions that led up to IBM choosing the sluggish 8088 CPU. Some of the main reference material: BYTE Magazine, September 1990: https://archive.org/stream/byte-magazine-1990-09/1990_09_BYTE_15-09_15th_Anniversary_Summit#page/n451/mode/2up "Bill Gates, Microsoft and the IBM Personal Computer" - Infoworld Newsweekly, August 23rd 1982: https://books.google.co.nz/books?id=VDAEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PA19&pg=PA22&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=true "Microsoft Announces 8086 Basic" - The Intelligent Machines Journal, Summer 1979: https://books.google.co.nz/books?id=FT4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA10&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false IBM Exhibits: https://www.ibm.com/ibm/history/exhibits/pc25/pc25_birth.html ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WwWfAKsS4w

No, it's not from from Star Wars! It's the NABU Personal Computer! Today on the Geek Lab I'm exploring a hidden gem from the 1980s that dared to dream big – a computer that envisioned our connected future long before the Internet became a household name. ? What's Inside This Episode: * A detailed look at the NABU PC's groundbreaking features * Insights into how it envisioned network connectivity decades ahead of its time * A deep dive into its unique content delivery system *Exploration of its hardware design and technical specs * Discussing why the NABU PC didn't achieve commercial success but left a lasting impact * How it's been revived for 2023 and beyond! ? Stay Connected: Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into retro computing. Share your thoughts on the NABU PC and tell us what other forgotten tech treasures you'd like us to explore next! ? Follow The Geek Lab: Don't forget to LIKE this video and please SUBSCRIBE to my channel! Press that NOTIFICATION bell so you get to know when new great videos come out that you'll like! I really do appreciate your subscriptions, it makes the countless hours I spend on this channel feel so worthwhile! If you really like my stuff then why not join my Patreon for awesome extra content, ad-free videos, your name in the credits and you'll feel great because you'll be helping me develop the channel for the future with new equipment and spurn me on for more content! Patreon: https://patreon.com/alsgeeklab Or buy me a quick coffee on Ko-Fi: https://www.ko-fi.com/alsgeeklab Join on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpa_ZxyIl8u1TS3-rS1bTrg/join Links DJ Sures NABU Retro Net website: https://nabu.ca/ DJ Sures - NABU Computer Hacking Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNT_tjSHIQ3lGJR_zOqh9gGeHzykR0spq NABU network website: https://www.nabunetwork.com/ Adrian’s Digital Basement video (The 80s computer you’ve never heard of): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLYjZoShjy0 Geek with social skills (NABU computer video): https://youtu.be/BhRejaTGgXs Retro Hack Shack: The Nabu Experience: https://youtu.be/_yhbQJ145mQ Rudy’s Retro Intel: How to build a NABU Computer Network Adapter cable: https://youtu.be/wGnIl6lzNYg Retro Repairs and Refurbs - 230V PSU Modification: https://retrorepairsandrefurbs.com/2023/05/08/1983-nabu-pc-230v-psu-modification-replacement-cooling-fan-serial-adapter/ DJ Sures - 16 - Nabu’s Computer Network is Online!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0YAgkcFMcE On the web & social media: https://www.alsgeeklab.com Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/alsgeeklab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alsgeeklab Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alsgeeklab #vintagecomputing #NABUPC #RetroComputing #TechHistory #80sTech #VintageComputers #TechnologyEvolution #NetworkedFuture 00:00 - Introduction 00:27 - The NABU computer: Unlinke Anything else! 02:25 - Cloud computing in 1983 03:15 - A unique subscription model 03:46 - Hardware & Software 05:12 - Legacy & revival 07:14 - Conclusion ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU2at1ogEac

A few weeks in on the new Macbook Pro M2 14" - it's a lovely machine, but here's why it's so lovely. 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Unboxing 01:40 - Finish & Weight 02:22 - Opening the laptop 02:25 - The Keyboard 03:10 - Other items in the box 03:34 - Ports on the left of the mac 03:49 - Ports on the right hand side 04:01 - Underside 04:13 - 'Material' power cord 04:57 - Mousepad 05:24 - 3K display 05:40 - Summary after 3 weeks 06:16 - The keyboard quality 06:53 - Battery life 07:39 - Sound Quality 07:44 - Technical Specifications 08:33 - What do you think? ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lo-d1L9l42Q