Fw: Old computers

From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys_at_concentric.net>
Date: Tue Mar 14 19:20:43 2000

I have received several emails about machines from people since the article
about came out in the paper Monday. If anyone has any interest please this
person. Thanks John

----- Original Message -----
From: Lee Kaplan <supera_at_earthlink.net>
To: <jrkeys_at_concentric.net>
Sent: Monday, March 13, 2000 1:57 PM
Subject: Old computers


> Dear Mr. Keys,
>
> I saw today's article in the Pioneer Press about your collection of
"orphan"
> computers. Thank God, someone is taking care of those lost souls!
>
> I am the proud(?) owner of an Osborne-1, that powerful (64K RAM), portable
> (31 pounds), with advanced technology (300 baud modem and dual, 5.25
> floppies/no hard drive). I've been keeping it in my basement, and
> periodically, I pull it out just to see if it's still working. (Kind of
like
> the old accordian player who tries to see if he still remembers "Lady of
> Spain.") Would you be interested in buying it from me at a sum
SIGNIFICANTLY
> reduced from its original $1,895 price tag? Right now I'm thinking $75,
but
> I'll listen to an offer. I'll even throw in my supply of 5.25 floppy
disks.
> And I may (but I'm not sure) also have a 12 inch external monitor I bought
> when I almost went blind trying to read the Osborne screen.
>
> Let me know if this interests you or if you know anyone who's just dying
to
> have an Osborne. I'm located in Arden Hills and I can meet you anywhere
that
> is convenient to show it to you. Thanks... and good luck with your
> collection.
>
> Lee Kaplan
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>
>
Received on Tue Mar 14 2000 - 19:20:43 GMT

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