Vintage RARE Televideo TS 1603 Computer TelSoultions-PC Tele-PC

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Up for your consideration is a rare TeleVideo TS 1603 PC (TeleSolutions-PC).  Overall this system is in very nice shape and powers up to the
prompt
as shown.  Please let us know if you'd like more pictures of have us check anything
.  Own a piece of computing history!
This system will ship in
multiple boxes and be
packaged carefully for a safe arrival.  It's heavy weight and multiple
boxes drive the high shipping cost, however, given such a rare machine it is worth protecting.
All vintage electronics are sold as-is and may be in need of repair or service.  Buyer is expected to be able to own, operate, and service such devices.  There may be unknown issues.
*** This is a description from the Centre for Computing History in the UK ****
The TS 1603 is a 16-bit single-board microcomputer that utilizes Intel's 8088 microprocessor. The standard system memory is 128 kilobytes (128K) with an optional expansion to 256K.
The 5 1/4-inch slim-line floppy drives have a formatted capacity of 737 kilobytes each  (96TPI). This gives the TS 1603 a formatted on-line storage capacity of 1.47 megabytes.  Each formatted diskette can hold approximately 180 pages of double-spaced text.
The TS 1603's single-board computer and memory are housed in the same case with the two slim-line floppy drives.  The drives are mounted vertically on one side of the system case in a new "cooling-tower" architecture that eliminates the need for a fan.
The TS 1603 features a unique ergonomic design that allows adjustment of the screen to a comfortable viewing angle. The system's 14-inch glare-free screen is a P31 green phosphor CRT for reduced eye fatigue. The alphanumeric display is 24 lines by 80 characters.
The detachable keyboard features a Selectric-style layout of the alphanumeric keys, a numeric keypad for accounting applications, and 16 programmable function keys for added simplicity of end-user interaction. The keyboard is connected to the main unit by a coiled telephone-type cable allowing you to move the keyboard to a comfortable position.  The keyboard's low profile and integral palm-rest complement the ergonomic design of the video display.  This total design keeps operator fatigue to a minimum even throughout extended computing sessions.
*** History of TeleVideo ***
Dr. K. Philip Hwang founded TeleVideo in 1975 after holding senior engineering and management positions with General Instruments, NCR, Burroughs and the Ford Motor Company. With over 25 years of high technology experience, Dr. Hwang is responsible for the overall direction and performance of TeleVideo, and oversees product research and development, marketing, sales, investor relations and finance. Dr. Hwang holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from Utah State and Wayne State Universities as well an honorary doctorate degree from Utah State University. Dr Hwang was appointed by former President Bush Sr.'s administration to a membership on the High Resolution Information Systems Advisory Board where he continues to hold membership today.
TeleVideo, Inc. of San Jose, California is a private company specializing in the development and manufacturing of computer terminals. Founded in 1975, TeleVideo established itself as a leading supplier in the video display terminal industry. The company pioneered a new generation of computer terminals with the introduction of its first “smart” terminals, based on the Intel microprocessor, at a time when dumb terminals were the industry standard.
In the early 1990’s, the company capitalized on emerging trends in multimedia and produced a complete line of leading-edge 2D and 3D graphic accelerators, 3D soundcards and multimedia upgrade kits. TeleVideo’s move into multimedia allowed the company to pioneer a second market that became a building block for their video display products, launched in 1996.
In 1996, TeleVideo expanded its line of video display products with a new family of high-end 15”, 17”, 19” and 21” CRT monitors. The monitors provided high resolutions and high-quality performance that created a new standard for CRT display in the business market.
On March 14, 2006, TeleVideo, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11.