May ‘08 online Vintage Technology magazine is available

[vintagetechnology]

Go to www.vintagetechnology.co.uk to download latest issue (May '08). Only £0.99p / $1.99 for a 40+ page magazine devoted to the collection, preservation and history of all aspects of digital and electronics technology, including computers, arcade games, calculators, led watches, phones, appliances, gadgets, robots, radio, audio and tv.

This issue features:

Old-school computer learning
Will my vintage electronics collection still work in 100 years time?
Flight sims - flying with home computers
Defender - the thinking man's arcade shoot-em up
Commodore PET computers
Early modems in the US & UK
Tomy handheld electronic games
Vintage LED clocks
Learn about maths the vintage way
Vintage voice recorders
First 'personal' radios
Interview with Richard Hanson - Superior Software founder
Repairing handheld games
HP calculator memories

Plus sections on museums & collections, latest events & news and book review.

VTM aims to explore the legacy of recent past technology, explore new ‘electronica' which could become or already is collectible, be an enjoyable resource for collectors & historians and celebrate the history and personalities surrounding this subject.

[rbudrick]

What a great idea for a magazine! I would love to buy a paper version or even a yearly compilation of the past year's issues to read and keep on the shelf. I understand the reasons that may not be possible, but it would be awesome.

-Rob

[cyberfluxor]

Looks very interesting so I downloaded the freebie to sample the content. Will need to read it this weekend.