Elf99 - rebirth of a classic

From: Ethan Dicks <erd_at_infinet.com>
Date: Mon Nov 9 23:35:38 1998

>
> On Mon, 9 Nov 1998, Ethan Dicks wrote:
>
> > How much would anyone pay for such a thing [replica 1802]?
>
> The interesting aspect of this is that it would be the first commercially
> produced replication of a vintage computer, and that in itself might make
> it highly collectable :)

I did think of that, in the sense that with Altairs going through the
roof on ePay, it's no longer absurd to contemplate replica classics,
at least simple ones. I have *no* interest in replicating anything more
complex than a 70's micro up to and including the battery-powered PDP-8
on a card, the Intersil Intercept, Jr.

> But yeah, if it could be made with a profit
> margin for you for under $30 I would be interested in buying one to use as
> a hands-on demonstration unit to allow people to see how real hobbyists
> computed in the early days of hobbyist computing.

That's my basic feeling, too. After all, I already have an Elf and a VIP,
but I still think that the 1802 is one of the coolest microprocessors around.
I mean, who knows when you are going to need a rad hardened 256 byte computer?

I'll put you down, too. So far, this is the closest thing I've seen to
a price limit. I'm sure I can move 10 or 20 of these things, depending
on price. If I can't do it for under $99, I won't. That said, I can't
imagine that it would be that much unless I really get boned on switches
and incidentals. I would still like to know how much a repro Elf is worth
to people. You can spare the list and mail me at erd_at_infinet.com. I'll
collect all comments.

Thanks,

-ethan
Received on Mon Nov 09 1998 - 23:35:38 GMT