Discovering a Blast from the Past: The Sharp PC-7000

During a recent tidy-up of my shed, I stumbled upon an unexpected treasure: my father’s portable computer, the Sharp PC-7000. This remarkable piece of technology, which once represented the cutting edge of innovation, is now a nostalgic relic of the past.

As I took a moment to appreciate this unique find, I couldn’t resist snapping a photo of it resting on my lap. It’s unfortunate that this vintage device must be stored outdoors due to the abundance of spiders in the shed, but to my surprise, it powered up smoothly once I plugged it in. What’s even more remarkable is that we still possess a few floppy disks for it, connecting us to a time when computing was a fundamentally different experience.

It’s fascinating to think about how far technology has come since my dad used this portable computer in his classes. The Sharp PC-7000 was truly ahead of its time, allowing users to take their computing with them, a concept that resonates with today’s mobile-centric world. As I reflect on this discovery, I can’t help but appreciate the evolution of technology and the personal stories woven into these devices from our past.