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Purdey uses a Model 770 Intelligent Terminal in the headquarters of the Canadian security services in "The New Avengers".

Purdey uses a Model 770 Intelligent Terminal in the headquarters of the Canadian security services in "The New Avengers".

In "Sapphire & Steel", Lord Mullrine's secretary uses a UTS 400 to check stock prices and Steel later uses it to recall newpaper stories from the 1930s.

In "Sapphire & Steel", Lord Mullrine's secretary uses a UTS 400 to check stock prices and Steel later uses it to recall newpaper stories from the 1930s.

Lumley's Intelligent Terminals: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #UNIVAC

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In "Mission: Impossible", UNIVAC 1108 panels form part of the computer system in the mocked-up future command centre.

In "Mission: Impossible", UNIVAC 1108 panels form part of the computer system in the mocked-up future command centre.

In "Doctor Who", the Elliott plays the part of a seismic energy converter on the planet Sarn which Turlough uses to prevent an execution.

In "Doctor Who", the Elliott plays the part of a seismic energy converter on the planet Sarn which Turlough uses to prevent an execution.

In "Hard Car", the company's computer is a Hitachi National Advanced Systems AS/7000.

In "Hard Car", the company's computer is a Hitachi National Advanced Systems AS/7000.

In "Excitação", Renato spends much of his time working in his city office where he uses a Burroughs B500.

In "Excitação", Renato spends much of his time working in his city office where he uses a Burroughs B500.

More Old Iron: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Burroughs #Univac #VintageComputers

2 weeks ago 2 0 0 0
Jennifer and her room-mate have an iMac G3 in their college dorm room in "Boys and Girls".

Jennifer and her room-mate have an iMac G3 in their college dorm room in "Boys and Girls".

In "Bounce", the advertising firm where Buddy works is equipped with iMac G3s.

In "Bounce", the advertising firm where Buddy works is equipped with iMac G3s.

Sally's ability to read online weather data on an iMac G3 gets her the job at the TV station in "3rd Rock from the Sun".

Sally's ability to read online weather data on an iMac G3 gets her the job at the TV station in "3rd Rock from the Sun".

In "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Larry and David get tricked by a blind man named Michael and end up moving everything into his new apartment including an iMac G3.

In "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Larry and David get tricked by a blind man named Michael and end up moving everything into his new apartment including an iMac G3.

Mac G3s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #iMacG3 #retrocomputing

3 weeks ago 1 1 0 0
Magnum visits a travel agency to track down a queue where the saleswoman uses an EX100.

Magnum visits a travel agency to track down a queue where the saleswoman uses an EX100.

In "Fletch Lives", he control room at the TV station has a pair of Wang Professional PCs that retrieve information about unsuspecting audience members.

In "Fletch Lives", he control room at the TV station has a pair of Wang Professional PCs that retrieve information about unsuspecting audience members.

Whitley uses an unreliable Zenith Z-200 to do his writing in his New York apartment in "Communion".

Whitley uses an unreliable Zenith Z-200 to do his writing in his New York apartment in "Communion".

Jonathan uses a Corona PC400 to write his article in "Street Smart".

Jonathan uses a Corona PC400 to write his article in "Street Smart".

Some New Old PCs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Wang #CoronaDataSystems #OlympiaEX #retrocomputing

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In "The Rebound", Sandy discovers her husband has been cheating by finding a video on her iMac.

In "The Rebound", Sandy discovers her husband has been cheating by finding a video on her iMac.

Blink and you miss it but Ray has a Power Mac G4 in her bedroom in "Uptown Girls".

Blink and you miss it but Ray has a Power Mac G4 in her bedroom in "Uptown Girls".

In "A Little Help", Laura communicates with Dennis over iChat using her clamsell iBook.

In "A Little Help", Laura communicates with Dennis over iChat using her clamsell iBook.

In "The Goldbergs", Barry and Erica share an Apple Macintosh in their dorm room which becomes one of the many things they fight over.

In "The Goldbergs", Barry and Erica share an Apple Macintosh in their dorm room which becomes one of the many things they fight over.

Apple Assortment: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #AppleMacintosh #iMacG3 #iBookG3 #Macbook

1 month ago 0 0 0 0
n "Terror Out of the Sky", the scientists use a TRS-80 model 1 to analyse the characteristics of the bees and determine that they are the strain they feared.

n "Terror Out of the Sky", the scientists use a TRS-80 model 1 to analyse the characteristics of the bees and determine that they are the strain they feared.

Ray has a Tandy 3000 in his Den in "The 'Burbs".

Ray has a Tandy 3000 in his Den in "The 'Burbs".

A Pair of Tandys: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #Tandy #TRS80 #Tandy3000

1 month ago 1 0 0 0
Against Paul's wishes, Caroline installs some mailing list management software on the office Amiga 500, but the disk has a virus.

Against Paul's wishes, Caroline installs some mailing list management software on the office Amiga 500, but the disk has a virus.

Josh uses a Commodore 64C and a modem to break into the school's computer system and change Todd's grades.

Josh uses a Commodore 64C and a modem to break into the school's computer system and change Todd's grades.

Des struggles to get a computer than has been incompetently reprogrammed by Greg (the bank manager's son).

Des struggles to get a computer than has been incompetently reprogrammed by Greg (the bank manager's son).

Neighbourly Computers: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #neighbours #commodore #CoronaPPC400

2 months ago 6 0 0 0
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There is an Apple IIe in the fire-house by the ghost containment unit.

There is an Apple IIe in the fire-house by the ghost containment unit.

Dr Venkman has a Commodore Pet in his office.

Dr Venkman has a Commodore Pet in his office.

Dr Pinfield uses a BBC Micro to control the equipment that extracts ghost from haunted objects.

Dr Pinfield uses a BBC Micro to control the equipment that extracts ghost from haunted objects.

Ghostbeebsters: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #BBCMicro #AppleIIe #CommodorePET

2 months ago 3 0 0 0
In "Cheers", Rebecca moves into Robin's apartment where she finds a PS/2 printing out sensitive company information he stole from her.

In "Cheers", Rebecca moves into Robin's apartment where she finds a PS/2 printing out sensitive company information he stole from her.

Alf has a PS/2 model 50 in his garage.

Alf has a PS/2 model 50 in his garage.

In "American Ninja 3", the Cobra has a PS/2 Model 30 on the table when holding meetings.

In "American Ninja 3", the Cobra has a PS/2 Model 30 on the table when holding meetings.

In "Stranger Things", the military's lab in the upside down is equipped with Model 55SXs.

In "Stranger Things", the military's lab in the upside down is equipped with Model 55SXs.

Some PS/2s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #IBMPS2

2 months ago 2 1 0 0
A Commodore PET appears in a office that Purdey searches in "The New Avengers".

A Commodore PET appears in a office that Purdey searches in "The New Avengers".

In "Hunter", Computer Cat uses a Commodore VIC-20 to help answer Hunter's many questions.

In "Hunter", Computer Cat uses a Commodore VIC-20 to help answer Hunter's many questions.

Modified Commodore 64 keyboards appear in a couple of places in "Alien: Romulus".

Modified Commodore 64 keyboards appear in a couple of places in "Alien: Romulus".

An Amiga 600 is among the equipment that is stolen from the school in "Derry Girls".

An Amiga 600 is among the equipment that is stolen from the school in "Derry Girls".

Commodore Variety Pack: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Commodore #retrocomputing

2 months ago 2 0 0 0

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3 months ago 1 0 0 0
In "Accepted", the school's classrooms are equipped with eMacs.

In "Accepted", the school's classrooms are equipped with eMacs.

Sophie has an iMac in her studio in "Irresistible".

Sophie has an iMac in her studio in "Irresistible".

In "The Tailor of Panama", Andy picks Harry from a list of potential agents using his Powerbook G3.

In "The Tailor of Panama", Andy picks Harry from a list of potential agents using his Powerbook G3.

An Macintosh Classic appears in Ted's overactive imagination in "Married with Children".

An Macintosh Classic appears in Ted's overactive imagination in "Married with Children".

New Year Apples: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #eMac #iMacG3 #iBookG3 #PowerbookG3 #MacClassic

3 months ago 1 0 1 0
Martin uses a Compaq Contura 400c in the court room in "Primal Fear".

Martin uses a Compaq Contura 400c in the court room in "Primal Fear".

In "Cobra Kai", Johnny buys a Dell Latitude D630 from a pawn shop and uses the internet for the first time where he sees a Miyagi-Do advert.

In "Cobra Kai", Johnny buys a Dell Latitude D630 from a pawn shop and uses the internet for the first time where he sees a Miyagi-Do advert.

In "Burn Notice", Barry and Sam use a Toughbook CF-Y7 to go through Brennan's phone for information and to convince him that Michael has emptied his bank account.

In "Burn Notice", Barry and Sam use a Toughbook CF-Y7 to go through Brennan's phone for information and to convince him that Michael has emptied his bank account.

In "In the Mouth of Madness", the author's publisher has a GRiD Model 2260 on his desk.

In "In the Mouth of Madness", the author's publisher has a GRiD Model 2260 on his desk.

Christmas Laptops: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #Compaq #Toshiba #GridCompass #Toughbook

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
Tony and Marty go to Willard's summer house to write what they have learned using an Acorn Archimedes.

Tony and Marty go to Willard's summer house to write what they have learned using an Acorn Archimedes.

Murder an Archimedes: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AcornArchimedes

4 months ago 3 1 0 0
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In "Poke" the computer that is the main focus of the plot is a VIC-20.

In "Poke" the computer that is the main focus of the plot is a VIC-20.

In "Tatort", Vera's computer-mad son has a Commodore 64 at home.

In "Tatort", Vera's computer-mad son has a Commodore 64 at home.

Derrick's team look up records on the Interpol computer system using a Commodore Pet 2001.

Derrick's team look up records on the Interpol computer system using a Commodore Pet 2001.

In "Derrick", Bridget's son Werner has a Commodore Amiga 500 computer.

In "Derrick", Bridget's son Werner has a Commodore Amiga 500 computer.

Commodore International: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Commodore #Sinclair #retrocomputing

5 months ago 1 0 0 0
Jack and his colleagues investigate the cause of an explosion killing a large number of drug barons using an Intergraph Interpro 2020 in "Clear and Present Danger".

Jack and his colleagues investigate the cause of an explosion killing a large number of drug barons using an Intergraph Interpro 2020 in "Clear and Present Danger".

In "Robocop 3" there is an Intergraph InterAct 6000 series that monitors Robocop's systems at police headquarters.

In "Robocop 3" there is an Intergraph InterAct 6000 series that monitors Robocop's systems at police headquarters.

Introducing Intergraph: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #intergraph

5 months ago 2 0 0 0
In "New Police Story", the gang uses a Sony VAIO TR to keep score of their kills and to research Chan's background.

In "New Police Story", the gang uses a Sony VAIO TR to keep score of their kills and to research Chan's background.

In "Bag of Bones", Mike struggles to write a new novel without Jo on his VAIO F series.

In "Bag of Bones", Mike struggles to write a new novel without Jo on his VAIO F series.

In "Bag of Bones", Mike gets Jo to type the final words of his latest novel on his VAIO J series.

In "Bag of Bones", Mike gets Jo to type the final words of his latest novel on his VAIO J series.

Vaio, Vaio, Vaio: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #SonyVaio

5 months ago 1 1 0 0
In "Motherhood", Eliza uses her iBook G4 for her writing.

In "Motherhood", Eliza uses her iBook G4 for her writing.

In "Cake", the offices of Wedding Bells are equipped with Apple iMac G4s.

In "Cake", the offices of Wedding Bells are equipped with Apple iMac G4s.

In "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen", the school production that Lola stars in the orchestra produces music using a phalanx of iBook G4s.

In "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen", the school production that Lola stars in the orchestra produces music using a phalanx of iBook G4s.

In "The Sopranos", the screenwriter that Christopher coerces to work for him uses a PowerBook G4 to pitch his ideas for a mob-bases slasher movie.

In "The Sopranos", the screenwriter that Christopher coerces to work for him uses a PowerBook G4 to pitch his ideas for a mob-bases slasher movie.

Four with G4s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #iBookG4 #iMacG4 #PowerbookG4

6 months ago 1 0 0 0
In "Virtual Desire", Brad uses his Macintosh Performa 575 to communicate with the women.

In "Virtual Desire", Brad uses his Macintosh Performa 575 to communicate with the women.

In "Dempsey and Makepeace", the woman planning to buy the heroine shipment checks her finances using her Apple Macintosh.

In "Dempsey and Makepeace", the woman planning to buy the heroine shipment checks her finances using her Apple Macintosh.

In "Crazy People", Emory uses a Macintosh IIx for his design work.

In "Crazy People", Emory uses a Macintosh IIx for his design work.

The scientist uses a Toshiba T2200SX laptop in "The Demolitionist".

The scientist uses a Toshiba T2200SX laptop in "The Demolitionist".

Some Macs and a Tosh: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #AppleMacintosh #ToshibaT2200SX #retrocomputing

7 months ago 3 1 0 0
In "Pursued", Ben uses his original Alienware Area 51-M to research Vincent's background and to track him.

In "Pursued", Ben uses his original Alienware Area 51-M to research Vincent's background and to track him.

In "Primer", the engineers use a Toshiba Satellite 430CDT to make their stock trades after time travelling.

In "Primer", the engineers use a Toshiba Satellite 430CDT to make their stock trades after time travelling.

In "Infinite", a man interviewing Evan has a Lenovo Yoga Book on the table.

In "Infinite", a man interviewing Evan has a Lenovo Yoga Book on the table.

Three More Newcomers: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Alienware #ToshibaSatellite #LenovoYogaBook

8 months ago 2 1 0 0
One of the lawyers in mediation uses a Toshiba T4600C laptop.

One of the lawyers in mediation uses a Toshiba T4600C laptop.

The virtual reality system the company is prototyping is powered by an SGI Onyx.

The virtual reality system the company is prototyping is powered by an SGI Onyx.

Further Disclosure: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #SGI #Toshiba

8 months ago 0 0 0 0
In "Mercury Rising", Simon decodes a message on an HP Vectra XM at the library.

In "Mercury Rising", Simon decodes a message on an HP Vectra XM at the library.

Lee uses her Acer Aspire 500LB to verify the data she took from the Cyrez data vault in "Eraser".

Lee uses her Acer Aspire 500LB to verify the data she took from the Cyrez data vault in "Eraser".

In "Intersection", Vincent has an AT&T 6286 WGS in the apartment he shares with his girlfriend.

In "Intersection", Vincent has an AT&T 6286 WGS in the apartment he shares with his girlfriend.

The architecture firm that Vincent works for in "Intersection" is equipped with IBM PS/Valuepoint 325T computers.

The architecture firm that Vincent works for in "Intersection" is equipped with IBM PS/Valuepoint 325T computers.

Four PC Debutantes: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing

8 months ago 1 0 0 0
In "Silver Spoons", Rick writes a computer program to predict the outcome of football matches on his Apple II.

In "Silver Spoons", Rick writes a computer program to predict the outcome of football matches on his Apple II.

The offices of the insurance company is equipped with a number of Apple IIes in "Big Trouble".

The offices of the insurance company is equipped with a number of Apple IIes in "Big Trouble".

In "Mind Benders", Dr Gunbow uses a Apple II to demonstrate the technology to the teachers.

In "Mind Benders", Dr Gunbow uses a Apple II to demonstrate the technology to the teachers.

In "Mind Benders", Dr Gunbow uses a pair of Macintosh Pluses to program his mind control system.

In "Mind Benders", Dr Gunbow uses a pair of Macintosh Pluses to program his mind control system.

More Apple IIs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AppleII #AppleMacintoshPlus

8 months ago 1 0 0 0
The school's headmaster has a PC XT on his desk in "To Sir, with Love II".

The school's headmaster has a PC XT on his desk in "To Sir, with Love II".

Marty has a PC beneath his desk in "Blood Simple".

Marty has a PC beneath his desk in "Blood Simple".

Crockett and Tubbs use a PC XT to investigate a floppy disc taken from the ex-cop's computer in "Miami Vice".

Crockett and Tubbs use a PC XT to investigate a floppy disc taken from the ex-cop's computer in "Miami Vice".

Three more PCs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #ibmpc

9 months ago 3 0 0 0
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The US Marshal's base at the escape site has an unused IBM PS/2.

The US Marshal's base at the escape site has an unused IBM PS/2.

Richard breaks into a hospital to find records of men that might be his wife's killer from a SPARCstation.

Richard breaks into a hospital to find records of men that might be his wife's killer from a SPARCstation.

A Sunny Fugitive: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #SunMicrosystems #PS2

9 months ago 1 0 0 0
George has a Compaq Deskpro XE on this desk in his office at work in "Seinfeld".

George has a Compaq Deskpro XE on this desk in his office at work in "Seinfeld".

Dr. Sean Maguire as a Compaq Prolinea in his office in "Good Will Hunting".

Dr. Sean Maguire as a Compaq Prolinea in his office in "Good Will Hunting".

The school's computer classroom is equipped with Compaq Prolinea PCs in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

The school's computer classroom is equipped with Compaq Prolinea PCs in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

Tally researches Warren's earlier career using an SGI Indy in "Up Close & Personal".

Tally researches Warren's earlier career using an SGI Indy in "Up Close & Personal".

Some Compaqs and an SGI: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #compaq #sgi

9 months ago 1 0 0 0
Koma uses an Atari ST to compose his music in "Kako je propao rokenrol".

Koma uses an Atari ST to compose his music in "Kako je propao rokenrol".

In "Die Distel", Trudi's friend Tom uses his Commodore Amiga 2000 to discover the identity of a suspect.

In "Die Distel", Trudi's friend Tom uses his Commodore Amiga 2000 to discover the identity of a suspect.

An ST and an Amiga: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AtariST #CommodoreAmiga

9 months ago 3 1 0 0
UNIT is equipped with an 405 panel in "Day of the Daleks".

UNIT is equipped with an 405 panel in "Day of the Daleks".

In "The Monster of Peladon" the mine's refinery contains a computer make in part by an ICT 1301 panel.

In "The Monster of Peladon" the mine's refinery contains a computer make in part by an ICT 1301 panel.

GE-635 panels appear in the control room of planet Spaceball.

GE-635 panels appear in the control room of planet Spaceball.

CIA headquarters is equipped with a GE 635 in "Get Smart, Again!".

CIA headquarters is equipped with a GE 635 in "Get Smart, Again!".

Elliott, ICT and GE, O My! www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Elliott405 #ICT1301 #GE635 #DoctorWho

9 months ago 1 0 0 0
In "Dark Star", nne of the crew, Talby, uses the ship's computer using an AGT control panel to locate the ship's malfunction.

In "Dark Star", nne of the crew, Talby, uses the ship's computer using an AGT control panel to locate the ship's malfunction.

Adage Star: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #adage

10 months ago 0 0 0 0
Julia uses a Powerbook to write her speeches in "Speechless".

Julia uses a Powerbook to write her speeches in "Speechless".

In "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", Angel asks Willow to look into Billy's background which she does using her Powerbook 1400.

In "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", Angel asks Willow to look into Billy's background which she does using her Powerbook 1400.

Jerry uses his Powerbook Duo in the apartment in "Seinfeld".

Jerry uses his Powerbook Duo in the apartment in "Seinfeld".

In "Beverly Hills, 90210", Brandon covers the trial for the Associated Press using his Powerbook Duo to write the story.

In "Beverly Hills, 90210", Brandon covers the trial for the Associated Press using his Powerbook Duo to write the story.

More Powerbooks: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm...

#computersinmovies #Powerbook180 #Powerbook1400 #PowerbookDuo

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