8 Mar
2007
8 Mar
'07
5:24 p.m.
Richard Smith wrote:
Hi all,
I've just dug out my old Gemini 80-BUS computer to remind myself what
I was doing back then.....
It has a Shugart SA604 hard drive with a Xebec S1410 controller and a
Gemini GM829 FDC/ SASI controller card.....as well as two TEC FB-504
floppy drives. I have the original test certificate for the Shugart,
dated 5-16-84 signed off by the operator Barb!
I have a file with all the old user manuals, and a catalogue from the
mid-1980s with a price list from May 1986!
Question is, do I put this lot back into the cupboard, do I sell it or
do I junk it?
Maybe keep it?
Those old huge Winchesters that everyone dumped in the early to mid 90's
were sold surplus for less than $100 each and now there are people
willing to pay $5000+ for one.
Sometime those old ST506-types will appreciate in value, too. Especally
if they still work.
BTW, remember when w Type 1 VW beetle could be had for $500 running?
They seem to be going up in value, too.
--
jd
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is against the law to open a soda bottle without
the supervision of a licensed engineer.