Spotted at the thrift shop

From: Sellam Ismail <dastar_at_ncal.verio.com>
Date: Tue Aug 17 13:22:36 1999

On Tue, 17 Aug 1999, Steve Robertson wrote:

> It's a ZENITH Luggable computer. Looks kinda like a COMPAQ suitcase
> computer. Although it could be a tad smaller. The unsual thing about it is
> that the drives (5-1/4 and HD) are hidden in the top of the case. There is
> a release mechanism that allows them to pop-up for access.
>
> It's priced at $30 but, I could probably get it for about $20. Is it worth
> collecting?

$20 isn't bad. Sounds like a neat machine. I'd try to get it for $15.

> On another note: I picked up a couple of real nice "Media Cabinets" for $25
> each. They're 7 feet tall, 18 inches deep, and 3 feet wide. They have
> lockable roll-down doors (tambour), they're made of steel, and weigh a TON!
> Great storage at a great price.

I bid on a couple of those at an auction once but was outbid. Those are
very nice storage cabinets.

Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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