The raccoons who made computer magazine ads great

In the 1980s and 1990s, PC Connection built its brand on a campaign starring folksy small-town critters. They’ll still charm your socks off.

Technologizer by Harry McCracken
Ergotron's MacTilt

MacTilt is the Solution

Computer Ads from the Past
Maxell's MF 2-DD Floppies

The Gold Standard

Computer Ads from the Past
Ah! The old days. #computerads
Here's a cool OS/2 program to track appointments, contacts, and to-do lists. https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/sundial-systems-relish #computerhistory #computermagazines #computerads
Sundial Systems' Relish

The Premier Workplace Shell Calendar, Phone Book, To Do List, and Program Runner, too

Computer Ads from the Past
In the 90s, #Intel released a board so #IBM PC/XT owners could take advantage of the new 386 chip. https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/intels-inboard-386pc #computerhistory #computermagazines #computerads
Intel's Inboard 386/PC

Welcome to the 1990s.

Computer Ads from the Past
ViaGrafix Computer Training Videos

Learn...by Simply Watching TV

Computer Ads from the Past
What do you do when you have a 5-inch display and you want to see what you're working on? Buy a magnifying lens. https://computeradsfromthepast.substack.com/p/dipcos-easy-reader #computerads #computermagazines #computerhistory #osborne1
Dipco's Easy Reader

"Sight for Sore Eyes"

Computer Ads from the Past
Bible Research Systems' THE WORD Processor

For Those Who Seek.

Computer Ads from the Past
#computerads What ad should I write up? The poll will run for a week. May the best ad win.
Kensinton's Turbo Mouse 4.0
0%
Aladdin Systems' StuffIt
100%
Anchor Pad
0%
Sord IS.11c
0%
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