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Archival footage shows CompUSA NYC store in November 2000, highlighting era's tech
Key points
- Video shows a CompUSA store in November 2000.
- Features Sony VAIO, Compaq Presario, and Apple Mac computers.
- Highlights CRT monitors and translucent plastic designs.
- Depicts a crowded retail environment before e-commerce dominance.
CompUSA Store Footage Released
A video, described as "authentic, original 360p footage," has been uploaded to YouTube, offering a virtual tour inside a CompUSA retail store in New York City from November 2000. This footage provides a glimpse into the computing landscape during the Windows Me, Pentium III, and Athlon era.
Technology of the Era
The video displays a variety of hardware, including a wall of CRT monitors and numerous peripherals. Notable items include a trio of Sony VAIO laptops, specifically a Sony VAIO C1 Series 'PictureBook' PCG-C1VN subnotebook, which featured a Transmeta Crusoe TM5600 processor, 128MB SDRAM, and an 8.9-inch TFT display. Other visible machines include Compaq Presario PCs with translucent accents and Apple Mac desktops.
Specifications observed or inferred from the video include a portable with an Intel Pentium III 700 MHz CPU, S3 graphics, 128MB of RAM, and a 20GB HDD. A Compaq Presario model '5WV294' was identified, typically configured with an AMD Athlon 1.0 GHz, 128MB RAM, 30-40GB HDD, and Nvidia GeForce2 MX or S3 Savage4 / ProSavage 3D graphics.
Retail Environment Before E-commerce
The footage illustrates a crowded and active retail space, with numerous product displays and aisles filled with boxed stock. This environment represents the typical computer store experience before the widespread adoption of internet shopping began to impact brick-and-mortar electronics retailers.
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Reporting from
A recently shared YouTube video provides a tour of a CompUSA retail store in November 2000, showcasing the computing technology and retail environment of that period. The footage offers a look at products like Sony VAIO laptops, Compaq Presario desktops, and Apple Macs, reflecting the state of consumer electronics before the rise of widespread internet shopping.