Rare Discovery: World's First Desktop PCs Unearthed in UK

Two of the earliest microcomputers, the Q1 models, were found during a house clearance, marking a significant find in computing history.

Two Q1 microcomputers, considered the first single-microchip PCs, were discovered in the UK, raising the total known surviving units to three.
The Q1, launched by the American Q1 Corporation in 1972, is recognized as the precursor to modern desktop computers.
These computers were last used by an oil drilling company in the 1970s and were found buried under boxes during a property clearance.
Experts highlight the Q1's role in the evolution of computing, noting its significance in the development of today's ubiquitous computing devices.
The discovered Q1 models were temporarily displayed at Kingston University and may now be auctioned or sold to a private collector.