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Two rare 1972 Q1 microcomputers found in London clearance; one sold for £37,179

The Times of India
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Two rare 1972 Q1 microcomputers found in London clearance; one sold for £37,179
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During a house clearance in London in 2023, a remarkable discovery was made: rare desktop computers from 1972, namely the Q1 and Q1 Lite models. Their significance in computing history cannot be overstated. After being displayed at Kingston University, these computers were auctioned off, with the Q1 selling for a…

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