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Starring the Computer is a website dedicated to the use of computers in film and television. starringthecomputer.com Run by @jfc.org.uk.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 13/09/2026

Some Commodores, a Mac and a PC: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #commodore

David St Hubbin's has a Commodore 128 in his studio in "Spinal Tap II".

In "Hiding Out", Andrew makes a good impression on his date's father by helping him with his tax return using a Commodore 128.

In "Ballerina", Winston locates a cult member in the Prague hotel with his assistant's IBM PC.

There is a Commodore PET in that lab where Dr Mischa Karamazov develops his growth ray in "The Tick".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 29/08/2026

August Apples, 2026: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #MacClassic #iBook #iMacG4 #PowerbookG3 #PowerbookG4

In "The Invasion", Carol uses a Powerbook G4 to keep her client's details and for internet research and one of Ben's friends uses one to investigate the properties on the virus.

In "Inspector Gadget 2", Gadget's niece Penny uses her Clamshell iBook G3 to look up the patent number of a shoe recovered from one of Claw's minions and from that deduce the location of his hideout.

"In Better Call Saul", Mike meets with Lydia at Madrigal’s Houston office to finalize their money laundering arrangements. She has an iMac G4 on her desk.

In "Polar Park", David Rousseau is trapped in a secret room where Aurélie Poulidor tries to poison him with gas. There is a Mac Classic in the room.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 15/08/2026

Mo' Kaypro: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #kaypro

Gina looks into a con man's background using a Kaypro Robie in "Miami Vice".

In "Moonlighting", the offices of Blue Moon are equipped with Kaypro Robie's that never seem to be used or even switched on.

Gilbert used a Kaypro II at work in "Garbo Talks!".

In "Stranger Things", Dr Owens uses a Kaypro 2000 to make contact with the NINA project in preparation for taking Eleven there to recover her powers.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 02/08/2026

Mostly Zenith: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #ZenithDataSystems #SafariNSX20 #retrocomputing

In "Hunter", high school criminal Youngblood hacks the police computer with a Zenith Z-181 and discovers that detective McCall is working undercover at the school.

Steve's secretary uses an AT&T Eazy PC in "Switch".

In "Ghost Dad", a friend of Elliot's son believes he is an alien and tries to blackmail him. Elliot gives his a ghostly visitation in his room where he has a Zenith Supersport.

Both Charlie and Jordon have AT&T Safari NSX/20s in their homes in "The Hit List".

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 26/07/2026

80s and 90s PCs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #PCAT #Tandy1200 #NEC #CompaqPresario

One of George's criminal contacts uses a PC AT before offering George the job as a driver in "Mona Lisa".

In "A View to a Kill", there is a Tandy 1200 HD in the command and control shack in the mine that Zorin intends to flood.

Spencer Barnes finds the address of a business associate in the records of a golf club using their Powermate 2 in "Taking Care of Business".

The scientist who discovers the comet is going to impact earth in "Deep Impact" uses a Presario 9546 to do so.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 12/07/2026

More Portables: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Osborne1 #Dell #TexasInstruments #ToshibaLibretto

In "Justice", the police show Will the footage implicating him in the murder of Alan Marsh on a Dell Latitude D5X0.

Castle uses her Extensa 450 to look into Bishop's background in "Sabotage".

Dr. Walkin leaves vital clues about the implant program via his Toshiba Libretto 70CT in "Earth: Final Conflict".

In "Rumpole of the Bailey", the offices of the holiday planner are equipped with an Osborne 1.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 26/06/2026

British Machines on TV: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Acorn #Amstrad #BBCMicro #CPC464 #retrocomputing

In "Dodger, Bonzo & the Rest", Dodger's accomplice has a CPC 6128 that he uses to show Dodger the merchandise.

An Amstrad PC 1512 lies unused in the background of the manager's office at the factory in "Making Out".

In "Maths Counts", Wendy is seconded to the orders department at the store she works for and is involved in a mix up when entering a delivery schedule into a BBC Micro.

In "Bugs", the warlord hoping to gain access to the explosives uses a pair of Acorn Communicators to map out the tomb containing the treasures.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 21/06/2026

AT&T Party: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #ATT #UnixPC

Lisa uses an PC 6300 in her father's burger restaurant in "Coming to America".

Police Squad headquarters is equipped with AT&T PC 6300s in "Alien Nation".

In "UHF", there is an AT&T PC 7300 in the offices of a rival TV station.

In "Miami Vice", Trudy uses a PC 7300 in police headquarters to look up the criminal record of the witness protection subject.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 06/06/2026

A Few PS/2s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #IBM #PS2

Raymond and Amy uses a PS/2 to investigate the financial backgrounds of a crooked cop and his wife in "Internal Affairs".

Tom uses a PS/2 to try to find a link between the killer's victims in "Le denier du colt".

Bill's offices are equipped with IBM PS/2s in "Out on a Limb".

The research base in "Mind Ripper" is equipped with PS/2s that are used to monitor the condition of the patient.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 31/05/2026

More Mainframes: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Fujitsu #UNIVAC #ICT #LeoComputers #VintageComputer

In "Rambo: First Blood Part I", the base in Thailand from which the mission to find the PoWs is launched is equipped with GEC 635 panels.

In "Doctor Who", the computer system that General Carrington's men use to monitor the condition of the ambassadors is a control panel from an ICT 1201.

The police headquarters is equipped with a UNIVAC 1107 in "Yeti - Il gigante del 20° secolo".

Alice is put to trial for offences against the regime, the trial being conducted by a seemingly sentient FACOM 230-25 in "Alicia en la España de las maravillas".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 16/05/2026

A Trio of Minicomputers: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #HarrisH100 #DEC #VAX #minicomputers

In "The Blues Brothers", the Illinois Bureau of Investigation has an H100 computer that they use to track the movements of Jake and Elwood.

The building security centre is equipped with a VAX 11/780 in "Just Shoot Me!".

Sheldon procures a VAX 6000-420 to use to develop his database in "Young Sheldon".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 28/04/2026

April Apples 2026: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #AppleIII #AppleIIe #AppleMacintosh

In "Death in Paradise", Seb and Mattie search the murdered woman's house and check her search history on her Macintosh SE/30.

In "Tron: Ares", Eve uses an Apple III to place Ares in Flynn's grid so that he may seek out the permanence code.

One of the classes that the substitute teacher takes in "Class of 1999 II: The Substitute" is in a classroom filled with Apple IIe computers.

The town doctor in "Village of the Damned" has a Powerbook in his office.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 24/04/2026

ST and Amigas: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AtariST #Amiga1000

Crockett uses an Amiga 1000 to work on his case files in "Miami Vice".

In "Our House", David uses an Amiga 1000 to turn his Grandpa's manuscript into a book.

In "Round the Twist", Brosnon listens to music of the game XOR on his Atari ST.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 11/04/2026

Laptops and Portables: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #CompaqPortable #Lexmark #MacQuadra #Thinkpad #Acer

Malcolm and Reese get a hand-me-down computer from their neighbour Ed in "Malcolm in the Middle".

In "The Juror", Teacher uses a Lexbook AR-10 to find the flights that Annie and Oliver used to escape to Guatemala.

In "NCIS", the links between a deceased Major and an investigative journalist are discovered by searching her ThinkPad.

The social workers interviewing the prisoners before their release use an Acer Aspire 8930G, in "Eu când vreau sa fluier, fluier".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 29/03/2026

Lumley's Intelligent Terminals: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #UNIVAC

Purdey uses a Model 770 Intelligent Terminal in the headquarters of the Canadian security services in "The New Avengers".

In "Sapphire & Steel", Lord Mullrine's secretary uses a UTS 400 to check stock prices and Steel later uses it to recall newpaper stories from the 1930s.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 22/03/2026

More Old Iron: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Burroughs #Univac #VintageComputers

In "Mission: Impossible", UNIVAC 1108 panels form part of the computer system in the mocked-up future command centre.

In "Doctor Who", the Elliott plays the part of a seismic energy converter on the planet Sarn which Turlough uses to prevent an execution.

In "Hard Car", the company's computer is a Hitachi National Advanced Systems AS/7000.

In "Excitação", Renato spends much of his time working in his city office where he uses a Burroughs B500.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 15/03/2026

Mac G3s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #iMacG3 #retrocomputing

Jennifer and her room-mate have an iMac G3 in their college dorm room in "Boys and Girls".

In "Bounce", the advertising firm where Buddy works is equipped with iMac G3s.

Sally's ability to read online weather data on an iMac G3 gets her the job at the TV station in "3rd Rock from the Sun".

In "Curb Your Enthusiasm", Larry and David get tricked by a blind man named Michael and end up moving everything into his new apartment including an iMac G3.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 28/02/2026

Some New Old PCs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Wang #CoronaDataSystems #OlympiaEX #retrocomputing

Magnum visits a travel agency to track down a queue where the saleswoman uses an EX100.

In "Fletch Lives", he control room at the TV station has a pair of Wang Professional PCs that retrieve information about unsuspecting audience members.

Whitley uses an unreliable Zenith Z-200 to do his writing in his New York apartment in "Communion".

Jonathan uses a Corona PC400 to write his article in "Street Smart".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 22/02/2026

Apple Assortment: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #AppleMacintosh #iMacG3 #iBookG3 #Macbook

In "The Rebound", Sandy discovers her husband has been cheating by finding a video on her iMac.

Blink and you miss it but Ray has a Power Mac G4 in her bedroom in "Uptown Girls".

In "A Little Help", Laura communicates with Dennis over iChat using her clamsell iBook.

In "The Goldbergs", Barry and Erica share an Apple Macintosh in their dorm room which becomes one of the many things they fight over.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 14/02/2026

A Pair of Tandys: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #Tandy #TRS80 #Tandy3000

n "Terror Out of the Sky", the scientists use a TRS-80 model 1 to analyse the characteristics of the bees and determine that they are the strain they feared.

Ray has a Tandy 3000 in his Den in "The 'Burbs".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 01/02/2026

Neighbourly Computers: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #neighbours #commodore #CoronaPPC400

Against Paul's wishes, Caroline installs some mailing list management software on the office Amiga 500, but the disk has a virus.

Josh uses a Commodore 64C and a modem to break into the school's computer system and change Todd's grades.

Des struggles to get a computer than has been incompetently reprogrammed by Greg (the bank manager's son).

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 25/01/2026

Ghostbeebsters: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #BBCMicro #AppleIIe #CommodorePET

There is an Apple IIe in the fire-house by the ghost containment unit.

Dr Venkman has a Commodore Pet in his office.

Dr Pinfield uses a BBC Micro to control the equipment that extracts ghost from haunted objects.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 17/01/2026

Some PS/2s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #IBMPS2

In "Cheers", Rebecca moves into Robin's apartment where she finds a PS/2 printing out sensitive company information he stole from her.

Alf has a PS/2 model 50 in his garage.

In "American Ninja 3", the Cobra has a PS/2 Model 30 on the table when holding meetings.

In "Stranger Things", the military's lab in the upside down is equipped with Model 55SXs.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 11/01/2026

Commodore Variety Pack: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Commodore #retrocomputing

A Commodore PET appears in a office that Purdey searches in "The New Avengers".

In "Hunter", Computer Cat uses a Commodore VIC-20 to help answer Hunter's many questions.

Modified Commodore 64 keyboards appear in a couple of places in "Alien: Romulus".

An Amiga 600 is among the equipment that is stolen from the school in "Derry Girls".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 01/01/2026

New Year Apples: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #eMac #iMacG3 #iBookG3 #PowerbookG3 #MacClassic

In "Accepted", the school's classrooms are equipped with eMacs.

Sophie has an iMac in her studio in "Irresistible".

In "The Tailor of Panama", Andy picks Harry from a list of potential agents using his Powerbook G3.

An Macintosh Classic appears in Ted's overactive imagination in "Married with Children".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 22/12/2025

Christmas Laptops: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #Compaq #Toshiba #GridCompass #Toughbook

Martin uses a Compaq Contura 400c in the court room in "Primal Fear".

In "Cobra Kai", Johnny buys a Dell Latitude D630 from a pawn shop and uses the internet for the first time where he sees a Miyagi-Do advert.

In "Burn Notice", Barry and Sam use a Toughbook CF-Y7 to go through Brennan's phone for information and to convince him that Michael has emptied his bank account.

In "In the Mouth of Madness", the author's publisher has a GRiD Model 2260 on his desk.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 23/11/2025

Murder an Archimedes: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AcornArchimedes

Tony and Marty go to Willard's summer house to write what they have learned using an Acorn Archimedes.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 09/11/2025

Commodore International: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Commodore #Sinclair #retrocomputing

In "Poke" the computer that is the main focus of the plot is a VIC-20.

In "Tatort", Vera's computer-mad son has a Commodore 64 at home.

Derrick's team look up records on the Interpol computer system using a Commodore Pet 2001.

In "Derrick", Bridget's son Werner has a Commodore Amiga 500 computer.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 26/10/2025

Introducing Intergraph: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #intergraph

Jack and his colleagues investigate the cause of an explosion killing a large number of drug barons using an Intergraph Interpro 2020 in "Clear and Present Danger".

In "Robocop 3" there is an Intergraph InterAct 6000 series that monitors Robocop's systems at police headquarters.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 15/10/2025

Vaio, Vaio, Vaio: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #SonyVaio

In "New Police Story", the gang uses a Sony VAIO TR to keep score of their kills and to research Chan's background.

In "Bag of Bones", Mike struggles to write a new novel without Jo on his VAIO F series.

In "Bag of Bones", Mike gets Jo to type the final words of his latest novel on his VAIO J series.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 22/09/2025

Four with G4s: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #iBookG4 #iMacG4 #PowerbookG4

In "Motherhood", Eliza uses her iBook G4 for her writing.

In "Cake", the offices of Wedding Bells are equipped with Apple iMac G4s.

In "Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen", the school production that Lola stars in the orchestra produces music using a phalanx of iBook G4s.

In "The Sopranos", the screenwriter that Christopher coerces to work for him uses a PowerBook G4 to pitch his ideas for a mob-bases slasher movie.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 27/08/2025

Some Macs and a Tosh: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #AppleMacintosh #ToshibaT2200SX #retrocomputing

In "Virtual Desire", Brad uses his Macintosh Performa 575 to communicate with the women.

In "Dempsey and Makepeace", the woman planning to buy the heroine shipment checks her finances using her Apple Macintosh.

In "Crazy People", Emory uses a Macintosh IIx for his design work.

The scientist uses a Toshiba T2200SX laptop in "The Demolitionist".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 10/08/2025

Three More Newcomers: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Alienware #ToshibaSatellite #LenovoYogaBook

In "Pursued", Ben uses his original Alienware Area 51-M to research Vincent's background and to track him.

In "Primer", the engineers use a Toshiba Satellite 430CDT to make their stock trades after time travelling.

In "Infinite", a man interviewing Evan has a Lenovo Yoga Book on the table.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 27/07/2025

Further Disclosure: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #SGI #Toshiba

One of the lawyers in mediation uses a Toshiba T4600C laptop.

The virtual reality system the company is prototyping is powered by an SGI Onyx.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 20/07/2025

Four PC Debutantes: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing

In "Mercury Rising", Simon decodes a message on an HP Vectra XM at the library.

Lee uses her Acer Aspire 500LB to verify the data she took from the Cyrez data vault in "Eraser".

In "Intersection", Vincent has an AT&T 6286 WGS in the apartment he shares with his girlfriend.

The architecture firm that Vincent works for in "Intersection" is equipped with IBM PS/Valuepoint 325T computers.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 13/07/2025

More Apple IIs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AppleII #AppleMacintoshPlus

In "Silver Spoons", Rick writes a computer program to predict the outcome of football matches on his Apple II.

The offices of the insurance company is equipped with a number of Apple IIes in "Big Trouble".

In "Mind Benders", Dr Gunbow uses a Apple II to demonstrate the technology to the teachers.

In "Mind Benders", Dr Gunbow uses a pair of Macintosh Pluses to program his mind control system.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 06/07/2025

Three more PCs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #ibmpc

The school's headmaster has a PC XT on his desk in "To Sir, with Love II".

Marty has a PC beneath his desk in "Blood Simple".

Crockett and Tubbs use a PC XT to investigate a floppy disc taken from the ex-cop's computer in "Miami Vice".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 29/06/2025

A Sunny Fugitive: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #SunMicrosystems #PS2

The US Marshal's base at the escape site has an unused IBM PS/2.

Richard breaks into a hospital to find records of men that might be his wife's killer from a SPARCstation.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 21/06/2025

Some Compaqs and an SGI: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #compaq #sgi

George has a Compaq Deskpro XE on this desk in his office at work in "Seinfeld".

Dr. Sean Maguire as a Compaq Prolinea in his office in "Good Will Hunting".

The school's computer classroom is equipped with Compaq Prolinea PCs in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

Tally researches Warren's earlier career using an SGI Indy in "Up Close & Personal".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 19/06/2025

An ST and an Amiga: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #retrocomputing #AtariST #CommodoreAmiga

Koma uses an Atari ST to compose his music in "Kako je propao rokenrol".

In "Die Distel", Trudi's friend Tom uses his Commodore Amiga 2000 to discover the identity of a suspect.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 13/06/2025

Elliott, ICT and GE, O My! www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Elliott405 #ICT1301 #GE635 #DoctorWho

UNIT is equipped with an 405 panel in "Day of the Daleks".

In "The Monster of Peladon" the mine's refinery contains a computer make in part by an ICT 1301 panel.

GE-635 panels appear in the control room of planet Spaceball.

CIA headquarters is equipped with a GE 635 in "Get Smart, Again!".

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 08/06/2025

Adage Star: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #adage

In "Dark Star", nne of the crew, Talby, uses the ship's computer using an AGT control panel to locate the ship's malfunction.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 04/06/2025

More Powerbooks: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Powerbook180 #Powerbook1400 #PowerbookDuo

Julia uses a Powerbook to write her speeches in "Speechless".

In "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", Angel asks Willow to look into Billy's background which she does using her Powerbook 1400.

Jerry uses his Powerbook Duo in the apartment in "Seinfeld".

In "Beverly Hills, 90210", Brandon covers the trial for the Associated Press using his Powerbook Duo to write the story.

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 31/05/2025

New PCs: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #toshiba #zenith #everex

Jack uses a Toshiba T8500 to build up a photofit of one his prime suspects in "Another 48 Hrs.".

In "Suspect", the defendant is deaf and a mute and a Zenith Z-148 is used in the court to allow him to communicate.

In "Loser", Paul uses the university's PCV Ls to do research.

The insurance company offices are equipped with Everex Step PCs in "Weekend at Bernie's".

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 27/05/2025

An Eight-Bit Collection: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #CommodorePET #TS803 #Kaypro4 #BBCMicro

Martin uses his secondary school's Commodore PET to do his research in "Codename Icarus".

Carly has a Televideo TS-803 at her office in "ThrillKill".

In "Full House", Paul spends a lot of time entering data into the BBC Micro but never gets it to balance the books as promised.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 23/05/2025

Three New Laptops: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Inspiron8500 #AlienwareArea51 #AsusROGZephyrus

The police use an Inspiron for various tasks including surveillance in "The Departed".

In "Stay Alive", Fin plays the game on a green Area 51m 766 and Swink has a silver version of the laptop which Hutch later uses as a mirror to defeat the Countess Bathory.

Luther and Benji use ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 laptops for various tasks including hacking satellites and security systems in "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One".

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Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 16/05/2025

RISCy business: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #SGIIndigo2 #SGIIndy #AcornRiscPC

In "Back Mirror" the 1990s the office of the games developer has a Acorn RISC PC.

In "Back Mirror" the 1990s the office of the games developer has an SGI Indy.

In "The Bill", DI Deakin visits a computer games design business to learn more about the trade where he sees a game being developed on an SGI Indigo 2.

In "The Bill", one of the computers in the boy's room is a Dell 425SP.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 11/05/2025

Robotron, Robotron, Robotron, Videoton! www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #robotron #videoton

The East Germans use a Robotron A5120 to monitor the bugs in "Deutschland 83".

The police try to identify possible suspects using their Robotron EC 1040 in "Polizeiruf 110".

The computer scientists use a Robotron A7100 for developing their software in "Zwei schräge Vögel".

In "Chernobyl" a Minsk a scientist has a Videoton 52539 on her desk.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 06/05/2025

The Net, Revisited: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #Powerbook540 #PowerMac7100 #Compaq

Angela uses a Power Mac 7100 at a trade show to email evidence to the FBI and to shutdown the Praetorian's systems with a virus.

Angela uses a Powerbook 540c to investigate a mysterious disk which she also takes on vacation.

Angela's Boss at Cathedral has a Compaq Prolinea on his desk.

Starring the Computer @starringthecomputer.com · 04/05/2025

All Apple: www.starringthecomputer.com/newsitem.htm... #computersinmovies #BookG3 #iBookG4 iMacG3 #iMacG4 #PowermacG4Cube

Mrs Price receives a posthumous email from Mr Glass on her iMac G3 in "Glass".

In "Interview", Pierre uses Katya's iBook G4, ostensibly to look her up on Google, but he actually finds her secret diary.

Tom's boss has a Power Mac G4 Cube on his desk in "Cheaper by the Dozen".