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new-old-stock olivetti 5.25" mini floppy disks FD 220


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the latest addition to the collection — a blue work shirt featuring the olivetti logo on the breast. I'm curious about its origin and purpose. Perhaps worn in one of the factories? Searching for more information.


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A new treasure to my collection!

Found after a long search — an old-school analog multimeter from the Italian company ICE Milano. The model is called ICE Supertester 680G. What's unique about it? It's olivetti-branded ❤️ olivetti service technicians in the 70s/80s were equipped with these devices.

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Taking a stroll down memory lane in my retro computer cave!

From left to right: olivetti M20, the sleek grey olivetti M24, and two trusty PCs dedicated to archiving my collection of floppies.

olivetti M20

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olivetti M24

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Just received this book from Italia today! 🇮🇹

Excited to dive into a fascinating book, written by Gianfranco Casaglia on computer science within Olivetti between 1970 and 1998. Sadly, it's only available in Italian, but with the help of translation software, I'm determined to unravel its secrets. 🌐💬 Though it makes the reading process a bit lengthy, from my first glance, it seems to be exactly what I've been searching for — a treasure trove of insights into the evolution of Olivetti's computer science during that era.

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Wrapped „again“ in Olivetti history! 📸✨

Sporting this fabulous pullover adorned with the iconic Olivetti logo designed by Walter Ballmer in 1970. Sipping from a cup featuring the timeless Olivetti logo from 1952 designed by Marcello Nizzoli . Vintage vibes and style that transcends decades.

Both gems are available in the shop at olivettipertutti ( https://olivettipertutti.it )

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Step into my vintage computing zone!

Behold the lineup in one of my racks – a collection of functional and restored olivetti personal computers. Most are MS-DOS compatible PCs, but the outliers are the L1 M54, powered by a Zilog Z8001 CPU and running olivetti´s MOS Operating Sytem , and the LSX3010, powered by a Motorola 68K CPU running olivetti’s XOS System V Operating System (aka UNIX System V ).

More info and pictures:

olivetti L1 M54
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olivetti LSX 3010
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Wrapped in Olivetti history! 📸✨

Sporting this fabulous pullover adorned with the iconic Olivetti logo designed by Walter Ballmer in 1970. Sipping from a cup featuring the timeless Olivetti logo from 1923. Vintage vibes and style that transcends decades.

Both gems are available in the shop at olivettipertutti ( https://olivettipertutti.it )

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A stylish Olivetti Christmas! 🎁✨

Unwrapping the elegance with fabulous clothes from olivetti Per Tutti ( https://olivettipertutti.it/ ) and a sleek Olivetti-branded watch by D1 Milano ( https://eu.d1milano.com/pages/olivetti-landing )

Keeping the Olivetti spirit alive where fashion meets technology in the best way possible.

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🌲❄️ Wishing you all a magical Christmas and a prosperous New Year! May this festive season be a time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude, and may the coming year be filled with love, laughter, success and a lot of health. Thank you for your continued support and inspiration. Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year! 🎁🥂

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🙋‍♂️​Una delle felpe più amate e vendute di OXT: la Felpa Logo 1923 in morbido cotone organico con cappuccio e tasche laterali.

Sul petto la prima scritta Olivetti in corsivo, secondo il gusto Liberty dell'epoca; rispetta le indicazioni date dallo stesso fondatore Camillo Olivetti.

Questa scritta, tuttavia, non era utilizzata in modo sistematico e istituzionalizzato e non aveva quindi tutte le caratteristiche di un vero logotipo; è già evidente in essa comunque il gusto e l'attenzione per l'immagine aziendale che sarà uno dei tratti distintivi di Olivetti nel corso della sua lunga storia.
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La trovate qui, nel colore Mocha (come nella foto) e Blu Navy!
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local store: Spritz

Olivetti UNIX System V

on quarter-inch cartridge (QIC) deserves a backup, but my ARCHIVE QIC Tape drives are acting up because of worn-out rubber wheels. Any advice on getting them fixed, or should I consider grabbing a new old stock device?

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olivetti 5,25" floppy disks

three boxes of 5.25" diskettes new/old stock and sealed, each containing 10 disks. One box is filled with the classic DS/DD (double-sided / double-density) format, but the other two are a mystery to me! They're labeled as DS-HR and DS/UHR. Has anyone come across these formats before? Are they olivetti specific?

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80s olivetti Personal Computer Series

Laptop olivetti M15 (Intel 80C88, 4,77Mhz)
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olivetti M19 (Intel 8088, 4,77Mhz)
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olivetti M24 (Intel 8086, 8Mhz)
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olivetti M24SP (Intel 8086, 10Mhz)
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olivetti M28 (Intel 80286, 8MHz)
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olivetti data cassettes

new/old stock and boxed. Each cassette is still in it’s original plastic seal.

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Happy St. Nicholas day!

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Olivetti PCS computer series

Designed and crafted by Olivetti's OFFICE business unit in the early '90s, these computers were also sold under the Triumph Adler brand as the DARIO series. Triumph Adler was part of the Olivetti family during this time. Explore the four different models:

PCS86 (NEC V30, 8MHz CPU)
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PCS286 (Intel 80286, 12MHz CPU)
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PCS286S (AMD 286, 16MHz)
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PCS386SX (Intel 80386, 16MHz)
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Compact in size with a slick design, these systems come with video, serial & parallel ports onboard on the motherboard. Expandable with 3 slots (1 x 8-bit, 2 x 16-bit).


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olivetti type labels

Hidden in a box for nearly 30 years, were presumed lost until this week when my exploration of old boxes in my family's house unveiled them. This discovery took me back to my childhood days spent at my father's company, where he served as an authorized Olivetti dealer and DATEV Systempartner.

Before reaching customers, the specific Olivetti computers underwent a transformation. The original type labels were replaced by distinctive green stickers, each bearing the OSM type.

The accompanying brochures vividly illustrated the diverse OSM system types:

The shown brochures vividly illustrated the diverse OSM system types:

OSM100 which was an olivetti M240
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OSM200 which was an olivetti M290 or M300
OSM 250 which was an olivetti M250

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The Olivetti M24 stack

The three at the bottom are the classic versions, each with its unique charm, while the Primavera 24 steals the spotlight with its vibrant colors — same internals, different style!
Rumor has it that the Primavera 24 might have been crafted from leftover parts of the AT&T PC 6300 series, explaining its familiar brownish case color. The M24SP at the top , boasts a faster CPU and a sleek front bezel tweak.

More pictures of the machines can be found here:

Olivetti M24
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Olivetti M24SP
https://olivrea.de/olivetti-m24sp/
Olivetti Primavera 24
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The Battle of Britain - Their finest hour - a cool Lucasfilm air combat game set in 1940!.Play as either the British or German air force. Fly iconic planes like the Spitfire and Messerschmidt Bf 109, all on my trusty Olivetti M380-40.

Do training missions and historic battles, defending or attacking. Control planes, gunners, and bombers!

Change history in Campaign Mode. Brits win by surviving or beating Germans; Germans win by taking out enough British planes.

Make your missions with the builder and watch your flights in playback.

Have you played it? Share your experience! What were your favorite planes?

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Cleaning time! This time, it's the KEYBOARD3 of an Olivetti DVS (M24).

Remember my recent post about the DVS systems I received? Now, let's take a closer look at the keyboard while cleaning it and removing signs from the last 30+ years. Pictures of the full system are available at https://olivrea.de/olivetti-m24-datev-verbundsystem/

The KEYBOARD3 ANK 2465 was exclusively made for the German market, specifically for the use of DATEV Software, as explained in my other post. More pictures can be found at https://olivrea.de/olivetti-ank-2465-keyboard-3/

Unlike the standard M24 keyboards, this one has additional S function keys in the number block for smoother handling of the DATEV Software.

Did you work on a DVS back in the days? Share your experience!

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Revisiting the Golden Days of DOS Gaming!

This weekend, I'm diving back into the world of DOS gaming using my beloved
Olivetti M380-40 personal computer. It's powered by an Intel 386 DX running
at 33MHz, with 16MB RAM, 200MB hard disk and a Soundblaster Pro. This
machine holds a special place in my collection.

Why do I love it so much? Well, aside from the nice design and the
captivating logo color on the front panel, the CPU was a champion for
playing DOS games back in the early '90s.

I'm gearing up to install some classics and have an epic retro gaming
session. What are your top suggestions for DOS games that I shouldn't miss?
Share your favorites with me and let's make this weekend a blast from the
past!

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A Sentimental Journey Back to the Beginning

This photo takes me back to the early days, around 2015-2016, when I first started collecting. In the top left corner, you'll spot an Olivetti M20, a true gem that was almost 500 kilometers (one-way!!) away from my home. What did I do? I picked it up in just one day! Looking back, it seems a bit crazy!

The Olivetti M20 below was purchased from a seller in Hamburg, and I was worried about it getting damaged during shipping, but thankfully, it arrived safe and sound.

And then there are the three M24s, one of them traveled all the way from the Netherlands to join my collection, while the other two were fantastic eBay finds.

Now, 7-8 years later, with many more additions to my collection, I can't help but reflect on the time and money I've invested in this hobby. It might seem a little mad and crazy, but it's all worth it. It's not just about the machines; it's about the memories and the love that keeps the Olivetti spirit alive.

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This Week's Collection Finds!

Unearthing treasures! This week, I had the extraordinary chance to connect with a former Olivetti technician who had a hidden stash of machines tucked away in his cellar. His eagerness to share these vintage gems was a delightful surprise. Now, I'm thrilled to showcase some of the standout finds from this week's haul.

Two Olivetti DVS (DATEV VerbundSystem), also recognized as Olivetti M24, have made their way into my collection. These machines were specially tailored for tax advisors who partnered with DATEV, a software service provider specializing in tax consultancy and financial accounting. Olivetti itself had collaborated with DATEV since the 1970s, providing several certified hardware solutions.

Under the hood, the internals mirrored the standard M24, with one difference — the keyboard. Known as the Keyboard 3, it featured additional function keys designed to streamline the handling of DATEV software. Another difference from the standard M24 is the presence of a customized extension card and an external box housing a modem. This setup allowed the machines to connect to DATEV data centers for further data processing.

While these two machines have the cards, they lack the external box. Additionally, their front color is grey instead of black.

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Vintage Tech Spotlight: Olivetti Auditronic 770 magnetostrictive delay line Memory Module

In 1969, Olivetti introduced the Auditronic 770, a electronic accounting machine advertised as a " system for processing information in business management ".
It featured a kilobyte of magnetostrictive delay line memory, 8-channel cyclic magnetic tape cartridges with various applications, and an optional Telephone Line Management unit
for real-time processing.

Do you own vintage tech that harks back to the golden age of computing? Share your thoughts below!

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Nostalgic Treasures: Olivetti M21, M24 & M24SP Manuals

As a collector of classic Olivetti computers and accessories, I've preserved something truly special – original Olivetti manuals for the M21, M24, and M24SP. These gems have not only survived the test of time but have also been carefully digitized for the digital age. Each page in these manuals tells a story of a bygone era when Olivetti was at the forefront of computing innovation. From setting up these iconic machines to troubleshooting, these manuals were a guiding light for many users. I've cherished these manuals since my childhood in the early '90s.

Owning these manuals is like holding a piece of history, and I'm thrilled to share this part of my Olivetti collection with you. Stay tuned for more insights into the world of Olivetti and its role in the evolution of technology.

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Preserving the Legacy of olivetti Personal Computers

Step into the world of olivetti, where innovation meets timeless design. One of my shelf is home
to a collection of Olivetti computer manuals & software, a testament to a bygone era of computing excellence.

Above, the olivetti neon sign gleams, reminding me of the brand's enduring legacy in the tech world.

Do you have a passion for vintage tech too? Share your own collections and memories in the comments below!

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Exploring Ivrea´s olivetti Legacy: A walk along via Jervis

Exploring Ivrea's olivetti Legacy: A Walk along Via Jervis Take a stroll with me along Via Jervis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where Olivetti's legacy began. As we walk, we'll pass by the old factory, office, and ...

Delving into the past: A journey through olivetti´s personal computer history
 
I've been on a fascinating journey lately, scanning and preserving hundreds of Olivetti brochures and prospectuses. These treasures were primarily collected during my childhood and supplemented by purchases from worldwide online auctions over the past couple of years.
 
These vintage pieces are more than just paper; they're a testament to the innovation and craftsmanship of a bygone era. Each brochure tells a story. It's like stepping into a time machine to explore the world of office technology in the 1980/90´s
 
But it's not all smooth sailing! I was facing some unique challenges with my automatic document scanner. Some of these brochures have multiple pages, weird formats, are stapled and even hard covers. Each one is a puzzle to be solved, and it's been quite the adventure figuring out how to preserve them in digital form without damaging or even destroying these precious relics of history.
 
The good news is that I've recently acquired a new Shine Ultra 1300 Scanner, which has been a real game-changer in handling these diverse formats. Thanks to its versatility, I can now tackle those hard covers, stapled materials, and multi-page brochures with ease. What's more, it can even scan documents up to A3 format, and with the added convenience of a foot pedal, scanning has become quicker than ever. However, it's important to note that one minor drawback I've encountered is the integrated lighting, which can sometimes cause reflections, especially on glossy brochures. While some of the more expensive CZUR scanners might have offered better lighting handling, this one fits my budget. It's still a valuable addition to my scanning arsenal.
 
Stay tuned as I share some of the most intriguing finds from this collection, thanks to this new addition to my scanning toolkit. Let's celebrate the history of and the enduring legacy of their innovations, even if it means a few extra pages to scan! Visit my website at https://olivrea.de to explore more.

Team Sleeping Bag. It was given to me by a former olivetti Germany employee. my collection at https://olivrea.de