Description:

This collectible 45-minute phone card from Microdyne showcases a striking and humorous illustration that creatively captures the challenges of expanding a Local Area Network (LAN). At the center of the image, a businessman dressed in a green suit and red tie displays a look of determination and strain as he carries a bulky, retro-style computer complete with a CRT monitor, keyboard, and wired mouse. His trek across a barren desert symbolizes the difficult terrain and obstacles encountered when extending network connections in the physical world.

The desert setting reinforces a sense of isolation and struggle. Warm brown sands stretch beneath iconic desert elements, including a large cactus to the right and a smaller one in the distance. Two rocky mesas, evocative of the American Southwest, rise against a sky transitioning from blue to purple near the horizon. A small animal skull lies in the sand at the man’s feet, adding a subtle touch of desolation and underscoring the harshness of the task ahead.

A particularly engaging detail is the network cable trailing from the computer. It stretches taut behind the businessman, weighed down by the unforgiving environment, visually representing the challenge of physically connecting devices over long distances. The cable’s end is clipped to the ground, symbolizing the effort required to lay network infrastructure in rugged terrain. The phrase “Expanding Your LAN?” appears at the bottom of the card, tying the scene together with a tongue-in-cheek nod to the often absurd difficulties of real-world networking.

In the upper right corner, the Microdyne logo and company name are prominently displayed, reinforcing brand identity within the playful artwork. The logo’s clean, modern font contrasts with the rugged, hand-drawn style of the illustration. Overall, this card blends fantasy-inspired art with corporate advertising, humorously portraying a relatable scenario for anyone familiar with the technical frustrations of network expansion. It serves both as a functional phone card and a piece of kitschy tech memorabilia that captures a unique moment in technological history.

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