MAC 128 Re: Novice prospectors guide

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Sun Feb 28 09:50:48 1999

Zane,

   What's a MAC 128 worth to you? I know where there are a couple.

   Joe

At 08:20 PM 2/27/99 -0800, you wrote:
>>I'm open to suggestions on additions and deletions. My current rule
>
>I think at least some Mac's are something to keep an eye out for. I
>haven't seen a Mac 128 since they were new! I've only seen one Mac
>Portable ever. Any Mac that is in something other than a Mac case is also
>a definite grab! There were kits to do it, but I've never seen one (or if
>I have, didn't realize it).
>
>VAX Hardware at least is worth grabbing, but as was pointed out to me
>today, if you don't know what you're looking at it is hard to know what to
>grab. DEC Alpha's are actively being looked for by a lot of people, but
>aren't "Classic".
>
>Some Dot matrix printers can be desirable, I spent well over 6 months
>looking for a DEC LA75 or equivalent, then when I ordered one, a friend
>gave me one :^) With printers it is a question of what you're doing with
>the hardware.
>
>Don't forget that documentation and software can be even more important to
>save than the hardware. Also powersupplies for things such as VIC-20's,
>and other popular 8-bit computer of the 80's.
>
> Zane
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Received on Sun Feb 28 1999 - 09:50:48 GMT

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