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First post, by pistolhamster

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Hi, still chasing for a retro PC that will bridge the gap between the days of DOS and the first days of Windows gaming, and I found that the IBM 300PL hits the spot.

Until I found out what a massive thing it is. Measures 45 by 45 cm (17.7") so it takes up quite a bit of space on even a 80 cm / 31.5" deep desk.

Anyone got this who could take a photo of it from the front and side so one can judge the keyboard space in front?

I have of course done extensive googling already and is still chasing.

Thank you

Reply 1 of 3, by SteveC

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According to page 33 of this PDF I can confirm it's 17.7" deep and wide, that's even slightly bigger than the 300GL which I have! And that doesn't fit on a normal 60cm desk.
http://ps-2.kev009.com/pccbbs/commercial_desktop/6275tim.pdf

Add on a few inches for cables out the back.

I have a 300GL on a 60cm "desk" (plank of wood) I can show if you want.

Cheers,
Steve

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