***CLEAR*** HP-85 FS on E-bay

From: Tothwolf <tothwolf_at_concentric.net>
Date: Thu Sep 25 12:06:49 2003

On Thu, 25 Sep 2003, Michael Nadeau wrote:

> This is probably more aptly called a demo model rather than a prototype.
> Computer makers would sometimes create a handful of a model prior to
> launch to privately show it off to the press, retailers, investors, etc.
> Compaq once gave me a laptop to preview for BYTE that was in a clear
> case. It was essentially a production unit on the inside.
>
> My guess is that HP made fewer than 10 of these HP-85s in a clear case.
> This is a way cool find.

Clear cases are usually made just prior to any texture being added to the
production molds. Usually they are used for engineering purposes (making
sure it all fits), but sometimes they will also use those cases for
demo/promotional purposes too.

-Toth
Received on Thu Sep 25 2003 - 12:06:49 BST