It's the flying computer circus!
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You may remember the Commodore, Spectrum, and maybe the Amiga, but do you still remember the Atari and Amstrad?
Now there's no need to look back anymore. The I love 8-bit® is the traveling exhibition that brings back the legendary computers on stage. The computer history in the I love 8-bit® exhibition starts at 1977.
I love 8-bit® is the exhibition about computing history based on 1970- and 1980 home computing era. The favorites are back and in use for everybody.
The unique exhibitions offer authentic and memorable experiences of digital cultural heritage!
I love 8-bit® is the traveling computer exhibition
What were computers before the Internet and the PC era? How do computers work and what kind of software was there then? And what about the next generation of 16-bit devices? How do they work?
All of this and much more can be discovered at the I love 8-bit® exhibition that presents computer culture of its time. Visitors can try out and see legendary computers from the history of computing in action.
Our mission is to spread and share the knowledge that is related to classic computers. The exhibition events support practically and hands on that knowledge. Sinclair, Oric, Dragon, Amstrad, Commodore, Atari and many others are now back in use!
I love 8-bit® brings back the experiences from 1970's & 1980's
Return of the legendary games
What were the games that played in the early computer age? How does a flight simulator work with a device that is 40 years old, has a millionth of the power compared to modern computers, black and white graphics and its games are downloaded from a cassette?
This and much more fun is at the I love 8-bit® shows. Authentic experiences of early digital culture are unique.
Each I love 8-bit® exhibition is unique. Every show is different. Welcome to take a look and have fun!
Introducing Spectravideo SVI-728 MSX Computer 1984-1986
From 1983 to 1986, the Spectravideo was one of the main competitors of the Commodore 64 in Finland. It was sold in home appliance stores and department stores. There were four models on the market. Initially, the models were Spectravideo SVI-318 and 328. The range changed to MSX compatible devices, which were the Spectravideo SVI-728 and SVI-738 X'press. The computer in the picture was taken on at the I love 8-bit® exhibition organised by Kokkola City Library.
"Kasibittinen" is the publication focusing on I love 8-bit® shows and computer culture of the 1970s and 1980s. The albums are an entertaining fanzine-style magazines in the spirit of the popular magazines of the 1980s. The albums feature stories about 8-bit computers, culture, games and the I love 8-bit® exhibitions. It's just for fun and planned to be enjoyable experience to read and own a copy.
Albums are available free of charge at I love 8-bit® exhibitions. If you can't get to the exhibitions, you can also order albums by paying for two stamps per album. Pre-ordered albums before release are delivered with a unique serial number. Free album copies distributed at I love 8-bit® exhibitions will be without a unique serial number.
The albums has a website. You can order albums, see the released and future albums, see the contents and the cover pages of the albums. The address is www.kasibittinen.fi and the email for information requests is kasibittinen@ilove8bit.fi.
The albums are currently available in Finnish.
You can use the form to order one or more albums. You will receive a reply to your email with a request and instructions to confirm your order. The delivery requires two stamps, prices can be checked from the site of Finnish post office (price list). Submitting the form does not make any commitments. The terms of shipments are valid in Finland.
Serial numbered albums for pre-orderers
Ennakkotilauksen tehneille toimitetaan yksilöidyllä sarjanumerolla varustettu albumi. Sen saa ennakkotilauksella seuraavasta uudesta albumista 31.3.2024 mennessä. Saat tiedon kun seuraava albumi on valmis. Voit sitten vahvistaa ennakkotilauksen kustantamalla yhden albumin lähetykseen tarvittavat kaksi postimerkkiä (4,60€). Sen jälkeen albumi lähetetään antaamasi osoitteeseen.
Digital culture create experiences for the exhibition visitors
What kind of computers did dads use, what were the games did mom play? Now the favorites of the 1970s and 1980s are available on exhibitions and can be used by everyone.
I love 8-bit® at the Museum of technology
The legendary computers were on stage at the I love 8-bit® exhibition organized by the Museum of Technology on 16.2-3.4.2022. During this time, the exhibition was seen by more than 3600 visitors who bought an entrance ticket.
The exhibition did not remain a unique event. Within the next 12 months, the exhibition attracted over 15,500 visitors in various locations in Finland. The I love 8-bit® exhibitions have been showcased not only in museums but also in libraries, corporate events, fairs, and shopping centers.
The format of the exhibition is based on mobility, organizing an I love 8-bit® exhibition is effortless. All that is needed are suitable spaces, tables, and electricity.
Further information The I love 8-bit exhibition at the Finnish Museum of Technology.
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It's the flying computer circus delivered, operated and picked up!
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The grand exhibition
The grand exhibition is the most popular I love 8-bit® event. Event logistics of the I love 8-bit® computer grand exhibition is 2550€+VAT24%. The installation of the production requires 1-2 days at the venue, depending on the infrastructure. Unpacking and packaging of event logistics needs one day. The prices and terms of delivery is valid in Finland. Do not hesitate to ask international productions.
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Weekly events 1-7 days
This production is valid in Finland.
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Day event 1-7 hours
This production is valid in Finland.
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Terms of international productions
International I love 8-bit® events can be carried out by financing the production costs. Typical costs are freight, event hosting days, traveling and accommodation related to the exhibition hosting staff. The I love 8-bit® service provider is the event host that builds the exhibition ready for use. The I love 8-bit® client needs suitable facilities, tables, and electricity for the exhibition event. The event host will co-operate with I love 8-bit® client during the exhibition days by providing guidance and support. There is no separate rental fee for the exhibition devices. The costs are based on actual costs.
Do not hesitate to ask further information about the I love 8-bit® production on your site. The massive cultural experience and fun can be just behind few clicks! -
Extra days
Valid in Finland. In cases of international I love 8-bit® exhibition productions, the costs are based the production plan.
Extra services
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The special guest event
Valid in Finland only.
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Company event
Valid in Finland only.
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Event hosting
Valid in Finland only.
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Further information about international productions
International productions are charged according to actual costs, which include freight, working days, and, travel expenses. An international production requires the work of 2 persons. I love 8-bit® International productions are delivered from Finland. I love 8-bit is the flying computer circus that can be delivered all over the world, if the circumstance.are safe and protected. Do not hesitate ask about the production plan for the I love 8-bit® exhibition.
Do you want organize I love 8-bit® exhibition event on your site? Then don't hesitate get contact to the official I love 8-bit® event producer by sending message.
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