The Altair 8800 computer cost $621 when it was introduced in 1976. The Altair 8800 Clone is also $621, but it comes with 64k of static memory for free (in 1976, 1k of static memory for the Altair 8800 was $139). (Via Andy Baio)
Altair 8800 clone
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This tiny model of a big IBM 1401 computer from 1959 is so great
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Trailer for "Insert Coin," a new documentary about the creators of the biggest videogames of the 1990s
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Save 50% on a 1-year subscription to Dashlane's premium password manager
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The Bite Helper removes the itch of a mosquito bite in seconds
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