Resources for Computer Chip
& Memorabilia Collectors
High-tech gift Catalogs
Our database of vintage logo merchandise gift catalogs from Intel, Apple, IBM, and others. Items include computer & chip related Jewelry, clothing, executive gifts and more... Researching Vintage Computer & High-Tech Memorabilia In this section we share tips on how to use the internet to research your Vintage Computer & Electronics related memorabilia pieces to help with determining their age and historical significance. Computer Technology Timeline Explore the history of Computer Technology from the Vacuum tube to the Integrated Circuit, find out how the technology behind the computer's "brain" has evolved over the years! Each section features examples of real technology components from our Chip Memorabilia collection. All about Lucite & Embedments All about this amazing material and how it is hand made into beautiful objects that showcase embedded objects. Making you own Resin Cast Items Here we will introduce you to the hobby craft of making your own Acrylic resin items (Paperweights, Keychains) using casting resin and molds. Inside you can embed items such as CPU's, loose computer chips or electronic components. Normal Care & Restoration of Acrylic & Lucite Collectible Memorabilia This how-to guide will assist you in restoring your favorite Lucite Keychain or Paperweight back to its original beauty! We also discuss normal care that will keep your Acrylic items protected and help maintain their brilliance. Exploring & Photographing Computer Chips "Close up" Here we discuss using Digital Microscopes to explore your computer chips "Close up" under microscopic magnification. We cover the Intel Play line of beginner microscopes as well as techniques for photographing chips and silicon wafers using lighting techniques to help bring out a chip's "rainbow of colors". You will see examples of magnified images of computer chips from a few of the memorabilia items in our collection. Our Vintage Computer & Chip related Memorabilia items "For Sale" We occasionally offer some of our items for sale on Ebay. Our Ebay ID is "CHIPS-ETC". Whats it worth? Researching the value of Vintage computer memorabilia. Computer Chip Memorabilia Collections & Collectors We've gathered together some interesting articles from all around the world that have been written about Collectors of Computer related Memorabilia & Vintage Computer Chips, with profiles of a few well known collectors and what got them started. Gold Value in Computer Chips Information on the semiconductor industry's usage of this precious metal in computer chip packaging and what to look for before sending a potentially valuable chip to the metal recycler. Fun & Games Play Intel's "Rocket Man" game. Handmade Computer Chip Art & Jewelry Here's some folks who create one of a kind, handmade Jewelry and Artwork from Vintage computer chips and electronic components. Links Friends of ChipsEtc.com that share similar interests in Vintage computer chip, transistor & semiconductor memorabilia collecting. If you have a website to add to our list then go here to request a link. Ideas or Concerns? If you see information on our website that you think could be improved, feel is incorrect, or you have additional information about any of our items, please Contact Us. Thanks in advance for your feedback, we want to get it right! |
