$2400 find

[mike magill]

i got this computer called a xycom model 4860a. what was it used for and how rare is it.

[007tallguy]

Originally Posted by mike magill

i got this computer called a xycom model 4860a. what was it used for and how rare is it.

a quick google search calls those "Operator Interface Monitors". (the pics kinda resemble a microwave to me, lol)
i didn't really see what they're used for, but sounds like maybe a phone or alarm monitoring system?
(you paid $2400 without even knowing what it was?)

[CountyWorker]

Looks like it's worth about a G used. http://www.plccenter.com/Buy/XYCOM/4860A

[beepinggeorge]

We use these at work. However, the new version(last seven+ years) are touchscreen LCD's.

I would waste no time selling it and take the first offer you get. It's obsolete.

OPERATOR INTERFACE TERMINAL...It is a control panel for anything that runs on a computer based program. Factory machine lines to home security systems to programable thermostats for HVAC.

Bear in mind that in 1982, schools were putting in TRS-80 computers. Ususally a lucky school would have two. They were 15,000.00 each. They used giant floppy disks or tape drives.
They only have collector value now.

[Me&MyBoy]

Wow, that must have been something to dig up. How deep was it? And, in what range did it ring up (iron, foil, copper, etc)?

[007tallguy]

Originally Posted by Me&MyBoy

Wow, that must have been something to dig up. How deep was it? And, in what range did it ring up (iron, foil, copper, etc)?

[HarveyH48]

Originally Posted by beepinggeorge

We use these at work. However, the new version(last seven+ years) are touchscreen LCD's.

I would waste no time selling it and take the first offer you get. It's obsolete.

OPERATOR INTERFACE TERMINAL...It is a control panel for anything that runs on a computer based program. Factory machine lines to home security systems to programable thermostats for HVAC.

Bear in mind that in 1982, schools were putting in TRS-80 computers. Ususally a lucky school would have two. They were 15,000.00 each. They used giant floppy disks or tape drives.
They only have collector value now.

$15k for a TRS-80, which was already on the market for 3 years, competition from Apple, IBM, and Commodore? More in the $500 range...

[Silversmith45]

Originally Posted by beepinggeorge

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Bear in mind that in 1982, schools were putting in TRS-80 computers.

Don't bad mouth my computer. Oh, I guess it just runs like an 80's model.

[mike magill]

i found it dumpster diving. p.s. 007tallguy im only 13 where would i get $2400

[2212]

Originally Posted by Me&MyBoy

Wow, that must have been something to dig up. How deep was it? And, in what range did it ring up (iron, foil, copper, etc)?

Good one!

[NHKeith]

how deep was the water in the dumpster?
No eating food 30 minutes before diving..

cool find. does it even work?

[Fisher]

[Fisher]

Kid we are just having a little bit of fun no harm meant. I am sure you can get something for it. A cool find .

[OldNBroken]

We had apple IIe's in my school in early 80's. Friend had a trash80 at home and I had a Commodore c64. I think it was around $800. Really funny thinking back to those days.

[mike magill]

any one want to buy it

[coin nut]

I'll give you a dollar but you pay shipping. Do you take paypal?