The same seller is apparently selling a lot of punched card machines: http://www.ebay.de/itm/371453045495 http://www.ebay.de/itm/371453065369
2015-09-21 22:32 GMT+02:00 Henk Gooijen <[email protected]>: > -----Oorspronkelijk bericht----- From: jwsmobile > Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 8:37 PM > To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts > Subject: Re: IBM 026 - Decision Data 8010 card punch on Ebay in Germany > > On 9/21/2015 10:14 AM, Dave G4UGM wrote: > >> Pretty sure that’s later than an 029, but really nice. >> > I used 029's in 1971, and they had been around for at least a year or > two at the school. The auction say 1973, which is probably right. > >> <snip> >>> Not really a 026 but maybe contemporary with the 029: >>> >>> http://www.ebay.de/itm/371439456530 >>> >>> Not mine. >>> >> Trimmed the URL so it doesn't wrap. > > Google translate text of description. I'd love to see Bitsavers get a > scan of the documents. > > Another nit, I think the auction states no shipment to the US > (translation leaves a bit to be desired). Currently sitting @ 1 euro. > Needs Repair. > > Experience the EDP the early period and even punch cards punching > > Here is a keypunch (Interpreting Data Recorder) of Decision Data, type > 8010 available. > This card-punch came in 1973 on the market and had very many features. > > The device was made so quickly, that it practiced by Locher inside > could still mitstanzen in real time even at the fastest input. > <The device operated so quickly that it was able to keep up in real time > with the fastest input> (my interpretation) > > The optical condition <appearance> of the device is very good, almost > as good as new. > > Technically, it is not functional. It needs to be fixed. > > For auction includes a German manual and 2000 original punch card > (uncut), so that for once can punch card repair (incl. Lettering). In > addition, the Manual is one with all the detailed schematics and > explanations. > > Dimensions: H = 98cm, B = 119cm, T estimated = 68cm Weight: 80-100 kg. > > Therefore only be collected in 65779 near Frankfurt / Main. Private sale > of collection reducing without guarantee and no redemption. Similar > offers will follow soon. > > Thanks > Jim > > ====== > > I can give a better translation than Google does, but there are German > guys on this list who can do that too. It is pick up only near Frankfurt. > I am not prepared to pay too much (it is not DEC ...) but will give it > a try. Home to Frankfurt is some 400 km drive one-way. > The trip (+ truck rental) will already cost a nice penny though. > > I do have a DEC card reader, so it would be nice if I can create > punched cards for the reader ... but not at any cost! > > - Henk >
