This rare vintage Wang Computer package includes a desktop PC, screen, printers, manuals, and a system floppy. The brand is Wang and the unit type is a desktop. The computer was manufactured in the United States and is a vintage item. The package contains one item of each listed component, making it a complete set for collectors or enthusiasts of vintage computing.
A Wang computer which start but does not boot into system with (Winchester not ready).All cables and keyboard included.And all documentation with boot disks, manuals, etc. according to the pictures.This belongs to a package see my three other sales in this package.*) Screen that is fixed to the table with an articulated arm.*) Accessory box with all cables for printer, screen, power and all documentation with boot disks, manuals, etc. as shown in the pictures.*) Two identical printers with slightly different paper handlingWe can divide the package into parts to be able to arrange for shipping, computer with accessories is veray heavy. The computer alone weighs 21 kg and with all parts you have about 70 kg (155 lbs) in weight, but if you have a better shipping option yourself, we can certainly arrange it. We are flexible with shipping options for this item.
Dr. An Wang immigrated to the United States in 1945 at the age of 25 where he worked at the Harvard Computation Laboratory. At the age of 28, he quit his job and started his company Wang Laboratories.By 1972, Wang Laboratories was selling $39 million worth of computers.In 1984, Wang was the fifth richest American with a net worth of $1.6 billion.By 1986, Wang had sales of US$3 billion and employed 30,000 people worldwide.What may surprise many: the development of SIMMs (RAM modules in the PCs) comes from Wang as well as the OLE technologySource: http://www.mauseum.net/Wang/