MAC 128 Re: Novice prospectors guide

I think at least some Mac's are something to keep an eye out for. I haven't seen a Mac 128 since they were new! I've only seen one Mac Portable ever. Any Mac that is in something other than a Mac case is also a definite grab! There were kits to do it, but I've never seen one (or if I have, didn't realize it). VAX Hardware at least is worth grabbing, but as was pointed out to me today, if you don't know what you're looking at it is hard to know what to grab. DEC Alpha's are actively being looked for by a lot of people, but aren't "Classic". Some Dot matrix printers can be desirable, I spent well over 6 months looking for a DEC LA75 or equivalent, then when I ordered one, a friend gave me one :^) With printers it is a question of what you're doing with the hardware. Don't forget that documentation and software can be even more important to save than the hardware. Also powersupplies for things such as VIC-20's, and other popular 8-bit computer of the 80's. Zane | Zane H. Healy | UNIX Systems Adminstrator | | healyzh(a)aracnet.com (primary) | Linux Enthusiast | | healyzh(a)holonet.net (alternate) | Classic Computer Collector | +----------------------------------+----------------------------+ | Empire of the Petal Throne and Traveller Role Playing, | | and Zane's Computer Museum. | | http://www.dragonfire.net/~healyzh/ |