As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing
A community of vintage computer collectors is preserving classic machines that launched the digital revolution. The movement has gained visibility through events such as the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, California. Interest in these artifacts is rising as artificial intelligence dominates contemporary technology discussions.
- ▪Collectors view old computers as historical artifacts rather than junk.
- ▪The Vintage Computer Festival showcased items like a 1981 Commodore Super PET, a 1970s Xerox Alto, and 1980s Apple Macintosh computers.
- ▪Apple co‑founder Steve Wozniak appeared on stage at the festival, highlighting its significance.
- ▪Technicians performed on‑site repairs and restorations, such as fixing circuit boards on vintage hardware.
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| Publication time | Mon, 10 Aug 2026 04:22:15 +0000 |
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As AI grips world, the thrill of collecting vintage computers is growing 1 of 6 | A growing community of vintage computer collectors is preserving the classic machines that helped launch the digital revolution. Where others see junk, they see artifacts of computer history that are worthy of respect. (AP Video: Terry Chea) Read More 2 of 6 | A 1981 Commodore SP9000 “Super PET” computer and floppy disk drives are displayed at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Terry Chea) Read More 3 of 6 | Arion Paylo repairs a circuit board at the Vintage Computer Festival in Mountain View, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.
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