Computermania
Written on January 20th, 2026 by Tech Ads
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COMFUTERMANIA
see The NEW HOBBY COMPUTERS
See dozens of microcomputer systems on display and
running ... sit down and give them a try .. . find out why people
get hooked on Star Trek ... find out why 100,000 computer-
Maniacs have gone nuts over microcomputers. See a couple of
undred exhibits of computers, memory boards, printers, floppy
disks — see it all at the Pier this August!
Hear top computerized hams explain about the fun they are
aving and the fun you can have. This show is worth the trip from
anywhere. Charter flights are being organized from the West Coast
and Japan.
See the manufacturers show and tell about their systems .. .
and answer your questions — in detail. You don’t have to be a
omputer expert to find out how exciting microcomputers are...
and why they are going to be a multi-billion dollar business before
ong. One look will convince you.
See Morse code translated into print ... even into voice...
all by microcomputer ... and at a price within reasonable hobby
limits. See Oscar data computers ... repeater control computers
.. all sorts of fantastic ham applications of microcomputers.
Don’t miss the fun at the Pier in Boston
alculators ... TV Games ... Microcomputers ... Hobby com-
puter systems ... ham computer systems ... and even small
business computers you may be able to use in your business will be
on display and running for you to try out.
See a $250 computer which will beat you at chess ... they
ome in all prices, from under $100 up to the sky!
POLLePOLLePOLL ePOLL ePOLL e POLL
MY INTEREST IS IN:
where
L] Video Games
L] Hobby Computing
__] Industrial Control
_) Calculators
L] Microcomputers
|] Business Uses
Occupation
quipment now in use (make & model)
Thinking of buying
Present investment $
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xpect to spend during next year? $
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bO/TON
COMMONWEALTH
PIER
see The NE
Calculators
see The NEW
TV Games
see The NEW
Small Business
Computers
see The NEW
TUFTS Radio
Exhibit
DEMONSTRATIONS* FORUMS* TALKS*OVER 250 EXHIBITS*PRIZES
TICKETS AT DOOR: $12.00
The NEW calculators do a lot
. even have memory ... will
play lunar landing games .. . see
them at the Pier!
They’ve gone way beyond pong
. with tank games, blackjack,
shooting gallery, and many more
fantastic home games you can
play on your TV set.
Costing less than the salary of a
clerk, these sophisticated
business systems may be able to
save you thousands of dollars a
year. See them at the Pier .
try them out ... find out...
save a bundle.
Chuck Martin WAI1KPS will be
there with his loads of ham
goodies don’t miss his
display. This is your chance to
get that ham rig you'll need for
fall.
PREREGISTRATION PRICE - $10 UNTIL AUGUST 1st
LIYES! Send me admission tickets at $10 each.
L] Check enclosed [Credit card below
(IBA CIJAMEX UIMC — Interbank #
Card #
Expir. date
Signature
Name
Address
City State Zip
Computermania Tickets |
Peterborough NH 03458
or call Toll Free (800) 258-5473 KB 7/77
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‘Computermania’
Computermania ‘77 was an early microcomputer trade show based in Boston, Massachusetts that ran from August the 25th to 27th. Exhibitors include Steve Jobs with an Apple II and Don French with a working prototype of Radio Shack’s recently announced TRS-80.
Computermania ‘77 was positively covered by the New York Times on August 26th, 1977.
Taken from: Kilobaud Microcomputing - Issue 7 (July 1977)
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