Picture up (RE: Microsci HAVAC)

From: Jason Willgruber <roblwill_at_usaor.net>
Date: Wed Oct 14 17:09:03 1998

I can't check for a model number, because I no longer have the drive. I do
remember that it was all black, had a Disk II - type face (with the
non-wheel head motor), and that it said "Apple" and had a red apple (not
multicolored) on the front.

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> From: CLASSICCMP_at_trailing-edge.com
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: Picture up (RE: Microsci HAVAC)
> Date: Wednesday, October 14, 1998 9:53 AM
>
> The situation is complicated by the large number of "Disk ][ clones"
> that were produced in the early 80's. From personal experience and
> advertisements, I'd say there were at least 30 different clones at the
> time. Most of them used very different-looking, often half-height, 5.25"
> drives, but many used the same drive mechanics as a real Disk ][ and
> had case designs almost exactly like a real Disk ]['s. The only real
> way to tell in this case whether you're dealing with a clone or not
> is to look for an Apple sticker on the box and/or the Apple legend on
> the drive's PC board. (While some of the clone makers also stole
> Apple's PC board layout, I've never seen any that went so far as to
> steal Apple's copyright and part number!)
>
> Tim.
Received on Wed Oct 14 1998 - 17:09:03 BST