Supercomputer pioneer Seymour Cray didn’t just develop some of the world’s most distinctive supercomputers. His company also put out some natty promo junk. Described as a “very heavy glass globe,” this promotional item up for auction at eBay is probably the closest I’ll get to owning an X-MP. From the auction blurb:
To the best of my knowledge the first time it was ever taken out of the box is when I took a picture of it. An image of the continents is etched on the globe. On the base is the word “CRAY” and the number “15″. This is one of the gifts available when an employee reaches 15 years of service. This globe also comes with its own box for storage.
Alas, it’s already been bid up to $50. Perhaps a pen holder is more my speed.
There is also an acrylic paperweight, containing a tiny model of a Cray supercomputer, and a tie.
Not too impressive, eh? Well, the best comes last: check out these retro lucite clocks, one to commemorate the T90 supercomputer, and another to just look strange and old.
The clock features an engraved wooden base with a 2 piece acrylic clock mount. The world’s major cities are indicated on the clock mount, positioned in sync with the 24 hour time zone dial of the clock.
The mount also features the CRAY logo and simulated signature of John Rollwagen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cray Research, Inc. at the time.
This is a very unique piece from a time when Cray Research dominated the world of supercomputing!
Hmmm, a little photoshopping and the CRAY becomes EBAY.
If the company gave these gifts to certain officials in return for their songs being played more often on the radio, would it be considered Crayola?
Because that’s a colorful way of putting it.
I think that’s comment of the month, yep.
Strider, very nice.
I have an awesome pair of Cray Research demitasse cups. They’re black on the outside, white on the inside, and have the Cray Research logo in red. I bought them off UseNet. Yes, indeedy those were the days.