Vintage Philips Weekend 2019

Philips is a Dutch technology company founded in Eindhoven, The Netherlands, in 1891 by Gerard Philips. As one of the largest electronics companies in the world, Philips brought a wide spectrum of MSX computers and peripherals to the market in the '80ties. Philips has its own museum where all this electronic glory is preserved and exhibitioned. In April, the museum organizes the Philips Vintage Weekend.

On the weekend of 6 and 7 April, the Philips Museum in Eindhoven will organize the annual Philips Vintage Weekend. Together with collectors and collector clubs, the Philips Museum will make this a weekend of recognition and nostalgia for everyone. Especially for us, MSX geeks.

MSX computers will be present, hosted by Philips-MSX-collector Bas Tilborghs together with MRC fanatic Manuel Bilderbeek.

See you there?

relevant link: Vintage Philips Weekend
Original submitted by Manuel

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By hamlet

Scribe (4106)

30-03-2019, 12:02

Many thanks to the two MSX representatives, who each year take the opportunity to make our community known to the general public. Have fun at the Phillips meeting.
Maybe you will meet one or the other missing MSX fan.
What equipment are you going to present this year, what are your experiences of the last few years?
Is someone of the other users are planning to visit the meeting?

By Manuel

Ascended (19468)

30-03-2019, 16:37

We're planning to have the same setup as last year. It's mostly focused on recognizability/nostalgia for the visitors.

There are many people who recognize things and are interested. Some think they know more about MSX than us. And there are some known sceners to visit

By Bas040

Master (221)

30-03-2019, 21:49

Some footage of last years event:

MSX stand with some known sceners!

Repair of one of our monitors on the spot.

A guy testing his MSX basic knowledge.

And Bernard, with him we had lots of fun. Knows everything about guitars and vintage Philips audio equipment. An MSX was connected to his system.

By lintweaker

Champion (464)

31-03-2019, 17:09

I am planning on visiting next Saturday. Is buying tickets in advance needed?

By Bas040

Master (221)

01-04-2019, 22:17

No need to buy tickets in advance. See you!

By Manuel

Ascended (19468)

02-04-2019, 00:06

Don't forget to talk to us

By TheKid

Paragon (1238)

02-04-2019, 07:22

Darn, It would have been helpfull if this was posted a few weeks ago so I could make space for it in my agenda
Well, have a nice weekend manuel. I know you will promote our beloved system passionately

By hamlet

Scribe (4106)

05-04-2019, 15:51

Have fun tomorrow!

By Manuel

Ascended (19468)

05-04-2019, 23:46

We will attempt to run a Philips CD-ROM player tomorrow via the Philips CD-ROM interface!

By Hydragon

Paladin (751)

06-04-2019, 05:34

Gonna drop by on sunday, cya then!

By lintweaker

Champion (464)

07-04-2019, 16:52

Had a nice time today at the museum and talking to the guys. I've got a few pics, can upload if needed.

By hamlet

Scribe (4106)

07-04-2019, 17:45

Quote:

Had a nice time today at the museum and talking to the guys. I've got a few pics, can upload if needed.

Yes, please!

By Hydragon

Paladin (751)

07-04-2019, 23:09

We have a few pics on discord in #images channel. https://discord.gg/ngWAk6v

By lintweaker

Champion (464)

08-04-2019, 17:57

As promised, a few pics:

By hamlet

Scribe (4106)

09-04-2019, 22:43

Nice pics lint! thanks. What a terrifying power outage that must have been!

By xain09

Supporter (11)

11-04-2019, 12:34

Hi! Nice little expo. Had a nice chat with you guys about SCC, Konami, Xak and Metal Gear! I didn't get to level 2 of Nemesis though

By xain09

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11-04-2019, 12:43

https://flic.kr/p/2e73stt

By Manuel

Ascended (19468)

11-04-2019, 21:05

Ah, that was you! It was great to meet you!

By xain09

Supporter (11)

13-04-2019, 19:06

Yes. One of the 200 people on earth who still LOVE MSX

By Sander

Founder (1871)

28-04-2019, 01:25

We have 6000 members, 1000 contributed something on this portal last year. Most ip's are just consuming our stories, but with 2000 visitors a day (25.000 unique ip's per month, 66% returning) it's a bit bigger. Just a bit..

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