[cctalk] Re: Value of Intel MDS System

Sounds like a MDS 800. Separate drive box and machine. If it is, it is a Multibus system. It likely has a 8080 processor but could have been upgraded to a 8085. It might have a 8086 but it would likely still have the 8080 as the boot processor. Unless it was upgraded to something else, it would have a fm or m2fm disk controller. Key board and display would likely be a Beehive ( an excellent terminal ) but it could be most any serial terminal. It would likely boot to ISIS II from disk. Which boards it has would be intersting. Dwight ________________________________ From: Marvin Johnston via cctalk <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2024 8:29 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org> Cc: Marvin Johnston <marvin(a)west.net> Subject: [cctalk] Value of Intel MDS System In keeping with a previous discussion about reducing a collection size, I have an intel MDS system I am kind of looking to sell. This system consists of the processor box, dual floppy drives, two keyboards (one missing a keycap), and monitor. Unfortunately, no manuals or software came with it when I got it some 30 or so years ago. Also I have never powered it up and won't since it has been sitting for a long time and will need a careful checkout to make sure it is safe to power up. I do plan on attending VCFMW in early September, and can bring it with me (and Sellam) for pickup at the show. My route will be I5 to I80 from California so it might be possible for the buyer to make arrangements with us to transfer the unit to the buyer along the way. Generally speaking, there won't be much time along the way since I generally drive 24/7 except for short stops for gas and rest as needed Long winded way of asking here has anyone a clear idea of what to charge. It has been sitting in my garage since I acquired it. Marvin