Two Vintage Microcomputing Magazines – Nov 1981 & Sept 1982 | Tech History, Educational Software, Floppy Disks
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Before tablets and terabytes, there was Microcomputing. This two-magazine set takes you back to the early '80s—when 8-bit was cutting-edge and floppy disks ruled the desktop.
Relive the golden years of computing with these two original Microcomputing issues from November 1981 and September 1982. These magazines are time capsules of tech history—packed with educational software reviews, hardware previews, and editorial notes from the dawn of the home computing era.
- Nov 1981 Issue: 242 pages featuring "Rx for Medicine" and early medical tech coverage
- Sept 1982 Issue: 162 pages with "The Shapes To Come" on floppy drives, portable PCs, and software predictions
Bonus: The Sept. ’82 issue includes a note from a past reader—an unexpected piece of analog ephemera from a tech enthusiast’s desk drawer.
Specs:
- Title: Microcomputing Magazine (2 Issues)
- Publication Dates: November 1981 (Vol. 5, Issue 11), September 1982 (Vol. 6, Issue 9)
- Language: English
- Page Counts: 242 (Nov. 1981), 162 (Sept. 1982)
- Dimensions: Each 11 x 8 x 0.05 inches
- Genre: Vintage Tech Magazine / Computing History
- Publisher: Green Publishing
Condition:
- Nov. 1981: Moderate wear to spine and edges, clean interior pages
- Sept. 1982: Water damage visible on the back cover, interior clean, note inserted by prior owner
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Why You'll Love This Set:
- An authentic glimpse into early computing culture
- Ideal for tech collectors, retro enthusiasts, or display
- Includes handwritten notes—a rare human touch from the analog age
Add these to your vintage magazine collection or gift them to your favorite old-school tech geek. Only one set available!
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