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Discover what retrocomputing enthusiasts, collectors,
programmers andAltair 8800Mini owners around the world
are saying about theAltair 8800Mini.
Independent retrocomputing enthusiast N. Haedecke
published a detailed hands-on review of the Altair
8800 Mini after purchasing one with the optional
internal terminal and Wi-Fi functionality.
The review explores the machine from the perspective
of an experienced retrocomputing user and covers
CP/M, Altair BASIC, disk images, the front panel,
Wi-Fi connectivity, Telnet BBS access, expansion
hardware and the included documentation.
The reviewer also highlights the availability of the
firmware and source code, allowing owners to update
and maintain the system themselves.
Excellent product, very well made and working
without problems.
We are grateful to our customers for sharing their
experiences with the Altair 8800 Mini and for being
part of the growing retrocomputing community.
Customer feedback is one of the most important parts of
the Altair Mini project. Every review, photograph,
video and project helps other enthusiasts discover what
is possible with the machine.
The Altair 8800 Mini was designed to reproduce the
experience of using one of the computers that helped
start the personal computer revolution.
But it is also designed to be used as a real,
expandable computer.
Operate the machine using the iconic switches
and LEDs of the original Altair 8800.
Run historical software including BASIC and
CP/M disk images.
Connect expansion hardware including floppy,
cassette and parallel interfaces.
Connect to Telnet services and experience
classic computing through modern networks.
The Altair 8800 Mini is used by enthusiasts,
collectors, programmers and makers around the world.
Owners have used the system with CP/M, BASIC,
serial terminals, Telnet BBSs, Wi-Fi, floppy systems
and additional expansion hardware.
This is exactly what we wanted when we created the
Altair 8800 Mini:
The best way to understand the Altair 8800 Mini is to
see it running.
Explore our videos and demonstrations covering the
front panel, BASIC, CP/M, Wi-Fi, Telnet, the internal
terminal and expansion hardware.
The Altair Mini experience doesn’t stop at the hardware.
Our community also includes the
Altair Mini BBS, where enthusiasts can
connect using classic BBS software and Telnet.
We would love to hear from you.
If you own an Altair 8800 Mini and have created a
project, written a review, made a video or simply want
to share your experience, please get in touch.
Your project or review may be featured on this page
and shared with the Altair Mini community.
The original Altair 8800 helped inspire the personal
computer revolution.
Our goal is to keep that experience alive and make it
possible for a new generation of enthusiasts to
experience it for themselves.
Experience the beginning of personal computing again.