[Documentation relating to Panasonic JB-3000 computer]
Maker and role
David Smith, Compiler
Production date
[1980s]
Object detail
Accession number
MSS-2018-94
Maker
Description
Documentation for a JB-3000 computer used by an Auckland chartered accountant from 1981-2000 now in the MOTAT collection. Documentation includes:
(1) Folder titled 'Panasonic software and peripherals.' Contains operating instructions for Pansonic products including slot card, memory expansion card, diskette drive adapter card, colour CRT display screen, dual diskette drive. Also includes pamphlets for Corvus Systems' 'Omninet' local network, Winchester disk systems for NEC PC-8001 computer, 5, 10 and 20 megabyte disk systems for Apple computers, the Corvus mirror (backup disks on video-tape), and a more general pamphlet outlining Corvus solutions for computers operating in a business context.
(2) Two copies of DTS Singapore pricelists for JB-3000 computer, system configurations and peripheral supplies. Includes financing offer available. Second copy also outlines hardware features.
(3) Brochure for Panasonic JB-3000 personal computer.
(1) Folder titled 'Panasonic software and peripherals.' Contains operating instructions for Pansonic products including slot card, memory expansion card, diskette drive adapter card, colour CRT display screen, dual diskette drive. Also includes pamphlets for Corvus Systems' 'Omninet' local network, Winchester disk systems for NEC PC-8001 computer, 5, 10 and 20 megabyte disk systems for Apple computers, the Corvus mirror (backup disks on video-tape), and a more general pamphlet outlining Corvus solutions for computers operating in a business context.
(2) Two copies of DTS Singapore pricelists for JB-3000 computer, system configurations and peripheral supplies. Includes financing offer available. Second copy also outlines hardware features.
(3) Brochure for Panasonic JB-3000 personal computer.
Media/Materials
Physical description
1 folder ; 36 cm
Record level
Collection
Credit line
David Smith. [1980s]. [Documentation relating to Panasonic JB-3000 computer], MSS-2018-94. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
![Computer [Panasonic JB-3000]; Panasonic Corporation; 1982](https://collection.motat.nz/records/images/medium/34032/d4f59ddcf38ddf61882393580361b99c9bd9bd8f.jpg)
Public comments
Thanks for your comment Sigourney Juneau, we have followed up by email.
- Walsh Memorial Library, MOTAT posted 3 years ago.
If this could be digitized it would be great. I own a fully working setup for this machine, but have no manuals. Because of this the computer is just in storage until I find a way to safely connect a more modern storage medium to it.
- Sigourney Juneau posted 3 years ago.