19 Jan
2004
19 Jan
'04
9 a.m.
Why is that? And does this hold for anything from any
era that gets to be
30, or is it only from machines that are 30 years old now (and hence might
have a higher precious metals content than machines that are only 10-20
years old)?
Yes, the metal content. Lower integration means more ICs or transistors
on smaller boards, so there are more card connectors and wire.
Also, plating has become a much more controlled art.
William Donzelli
aw288(a)osfn.org