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HP Vectra: Partnering on a New Platform

HP Vectra owned by Bill Hewlett. The Vectra was the first HP PC to use the IBM-PC platform. Enlarge
Angled view of Bill Hewlett's HP Vectra personal computer (front and side). Enlarge
Back of Bill Hewlett's HP Vectra personal computer. Enlarge
Close-up photo of the ports on the back of Bill Hewlett's  HP Vectra personal computer. Enlarge
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Date: 1986

The Vectra was the first Hewlett-Packard personal computer to use to the IBM-PC platform. This example was once owned by company co-founder Bill Hewlett.

Tags: 1980s • 1986 • IBM • PC • Vectra

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