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Apricot computers?

February 1st, 2006
Cas

Ok, I saw this laptop and it reminded me of the first computer/laptops that the Crazy Canalman used to bring home from work. Now, bear in mind I was about four at the time, but I would swear he had an “Apricot” computer. Apricot being a brand? The manufacturer? I don’t know, but Apricot is what I remember. Can anyone help clear this up for me? Did there used to be Apricot computers way back in the mists of time (we’re talking around 1986 or 7 I’d guess), or am I going ever so slightly mad?

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4 Responses to “Apricot computers?”
JB
February 1st, 2006 at 11:40 pm

I had a feeling I remembered Apricots.
And we are both right:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apricot_Computers

Cas
February 1st, 2006 at 11:43 pm

You gem!
Why I never thought of Wikipedia myself, I don’t know, but you gem! Thank you :D I can go to bed safe in the knowledge that I am not cracking up (any more than I was already that is - ;) )

DonVmax
February 9th, 2008 at 2:38 pm

Hi, Yes Apricot Computers was the munufacturer, I worked in the Apricot factory in Glenrothes fife many years ago, it got bought by Mitsubushi and has since closed. It was som time ago before P.C’s and Windows.

Cas
February 9th, 2008 at 6:13 pm

Wow. Living proof that they did get made! Thank you for commenting DonVmax and welcome to Bright Meadow :)

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