3614 Gestcomptes 2 (LOG-ACCESS)
3614 Gestcomptes 2 is a telebanking kit for owners of Atari ST computers published by LOG-ACCESS. The kit includes a diskette with software to run on the PC and a serial cable for connecting to a Minitel terminal. There were advantages to this design for both users and service providers. On one hand, the serial cable allowed home computer owners to use their free Minitel in lieu of an expensive PC modem. On the other hand, service providers enjoyed an on-going stream of revenue from the 3614 connection fees.
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Alcatel Sillage 1000
This slick-looking mini-Minitel features a tiny screen and a phone combo. Built in 1995.
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Kit de Telechargement pour Amstrad CPC (AZURSOFT, 1988)
This is a "download kit" for owners of the Amstrad CPC home computer, published in 1988 by AZURSOFT. The kit includes a diskette with terminal and file-transfer software as well as a serial cable for connecting the Amstrad PC and Minitel terminal.
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Magis
hardware
terminal
This is a Minitel terminal by Magis. It features a chip-card (also known as a "smart card") reader. The chip-card reader enabled a number of applications, from online payments using your regular bank card, to sophisticated professional banking applications. Since the 1980s, all French bank cards have included a smart chip.
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Matracom MO5 Terminal
hardware
terminal
This Minitel 5 terminal by Matracom was designed for portability. It features a monochrome LCD on a hinge. The ports on the rear of the device include a second telephone jack for use with a carphone.
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Minitel 1
hardware,terminal
Minitel 1 terminal manufactured by Telic Alcatel.
Telic Alcatel
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Minitel 1 bi standard: Notice à usage professionnel
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<p>Documentation for the Minitel 1b terminal equipment produced by Telic in 1986.</p>
<p>The Minitel 1b, also known as the "bi standard" Minitel 1, supported two modes: videotex and telematic. The videotex mode was used to access serivces on the Télétel platform. The telematic mode provided compatibility with standard ASCII interfaces such as a BBS or time-sharing service.</p>
<p>This brochure provides a quick reference for various scenarios including basic set-up, common keyboard commands, and how to connect a PC, modem, or printer.</p>
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1986
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Minitel Carrying Case
hardware
peripheral
Leather case designed to hold a Minitel terminal. We found this item on ebay and had never seen one before. We believe this is a tailor-made, one of a kind item, possibly made for a traveling salesman. It fits a Minitel 1, 1B, and our American Minitel which is based on the 1B. If you have any information about this item, please contact us.
carrying-case
Olivetti Printer
hardware
peripheral
Thermal printer connects to the serial port on a standard Minitel. Note that the industrial design of the printer is meant to match the typical coloring of the Minitel 1 and 1B terminals.
Olivetti
olivetti-printer
Philips Minitel 2 (USA)
hardware
terminal
This Minitel 2 terminal was manufactured by Philips for the US market.
Philips
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Serial cable
This serial cable features a standard DB25 connector on one end and the 9-pin DIN connector on the other. It was bundled with a kit that included software for connecting an Amstrad PC to a Minitel terminal.
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