Omega-TI Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 This PDF file brings back a TON of memories! You might spend a couple of hours going through this PDF. ENJOY!!! Radio Shack Computer Catalog 1982.pdf 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I had the hots for the chick on page 7. It'd be years before I dated someone with those looks! Ha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I still have a binder full of all the original catalogs. This is one of the best web sites ever created... http://www.radioshackcatalogs.com/catalog_directory.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 Did anyone ever use the BASIC training materials (as pictured on page 17)? In about 1981 or 1982, my (elementary) school acquired a Model III. The official R/S course materials were used to teach an intro to computers course to the older kids, but the curriculum had changed by the time I was eligible to take that class (1984). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted March 1, 2016 Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have the "Getting Started with TRS-80 Basic" book from the lower row. I read it cover to cover a million times and keep it right alongside my Apple II material today. It really was easy to follow for the total n00b. I really miss catalogs like these. The simple not-busy, not-hyperactive, and real-life photo snippets of the products were nice. You had summaries, prices, part numbers, illustrations, photos. And simply dedicating a full page to something was enough to signify importance. In lieu of actually affording and owning the real stuff they were the next best thing. I'd take them with me to school and McDonalds and read them from cover to cover every day. Even car rides on the freeway - these and like-styled catalogs were staple reading! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightytodd Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 It's here too, and you can "flip" through the pages... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Did anyone ever use the BASIC training materials (as pictured on page 17)? In about 1981 or 1982, my (elementary) school acquired a Model III. The official R/S course materials were used to teach an intro to computers course to the older kids, but the curriculum had changed by the time I was eligible to take that class (1984). YES! I actually took two of the courses at the Radio Shack computer center when I was 12. My uncle paid for them and when I completed the second course he told me to stop by and pick up my new Model III. I still have the work books and the cool looking graduation certificates. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acollins22 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I miss the Tandy catalogues. They were printed no paper so thin it nearly dissolved in your hands! I remember on of the plotters they made that took ballpoint pen refills - Parker, if I remember correctly. Terrific stuff. Cheers, Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 I had one Radio Shack catalog that fell open to the same page... I quite literally dreamed about and drooled over the pages of this... ... but once the catalog with this... ...came out, I never looked back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
random_rodder Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Sigh... I feel nostalgic. And old. More old than nostalgic. Seems like yesterday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'd like to see this thread become more active. There's loads of nostalgia in B/W TRS-80 rigs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'd like to see this thread become more active. There's loads of nostalgia in B/W TRS-80 rigs. I agree! Let's see some pictures of what you got! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 (edited) Did anyone ever use the BASIC training materials (as pictured on page 17)? In about 1981 or 1982, my (elementary) school acquired a Model III. The official R/S course materials were used to teach an intro to computers course to the older kids, but the curriculum had changed by the time I was eligible to take that class (1984). I just realized I never got around to posting those pics... These were from the courses taught at their computer store/training center. I remember showing up on my moped wearing jeans and a black Duran Duran t-shirt while everyone else was getting out of company luxury cars, wearing business attire and carrying briefcases. I wanted to turn around and run. Apparently a lot of businesses were sending their people to these courses...not sure why they would have chosen BASIC Programming? I think each course was $250 and took about a month to complete. Turned out to be quite fun as I was miles ahead of every adult in that class. I think most had never even touched a computer at that point. Edited November 30, 2016 by Turbo-Torch 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I suspect that the course attracted a business/professional audience because it was the only training available at the time. There were computer camps for kids, but I do not recall much else in 1983. I had a similar experience. In the early-1990s, my University offered all sorts of non-credit adult education classes. This ranged from the basic Introduction to Windows through HTML coding. Most classes were 1 to 3 days in duration. They were quite expensive, but a full-time student could take any class for a nominal $50, subject to being bumped if a "paying customer" wanted the seat. I took full advantage of this discount, and I did several such courses. I was a 20-something student, and would often be in a class with much older business people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I suspect that the course attracted a business/professional audience because it was the only training available at the time. There were computer camps for kids, but I do not recall much else in 1983. I couldn't afford any of those classes. And I was way too young anyways. They were full of professionals and business types. Furthermore, they didn't talk about games or anything. Eventually I'd become self-taught with the "Getting Started With TRS-80 Basic" book and all the documentation included with the Pocket Computer and Apple II. With all this material all one needed was time and perseverance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Collector Posted December 10, 2016 Share Posted December 10, 2016 I had one Radio Shack catalog that fell open to the same page... I quite literally dreamed about and drooled over the pages of this... ... but once the catalog with this... ...came out, I never looked back. I HAVE both of those still today But the radio has been modified with a digital frequency display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo-Torch Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 (edited) I couldn't afford any of those classes. Sure you could have...you've mentioned many times how you were raking in money hand over fist with all your business ventures when you were young. And I was way too young anyways. You're obviously pushing 50 now, so no, you were not too young. Plus you mentioned in other posts that you were running a BBS well before those classes existed AND driving at the age of 10! You were a miraculous child well beyond your years. They were full of professionals and business types. Uh huh. Furthermore, they didn't talk about games or anything. How would you know that since you didn't attend them? Oh wait I know...Tandy probably hired you on the down-low to create those courses. Edited December 11, 2016 by Turbo-Torch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClausB Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 First coverage of thr TRS-80 in BYTE: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/262195-40-years/?do=findComment&comment=3697647 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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