22 Feb
1999
22 Feb
'99
3:34 a.m.
Greetings, Classic Computer Fans,
Hello Rick! This is definitely the place to be!
I have a few older computers that I've run across,
mostly as orphans.
These include a Tandy 100 (who doesn't have one of these?), a Tandy 600, a
Sun 3/50, a Sun 4/360, A couple of Tektronix 6130's, a Tektronix 4132, and
a Tektronix 4319. I worked at Tektronix for 13 years, from '77 through '90,
so I have a particular affection for Tektronix equipment.
Do you know anything about the 4050 series? Joe Rigdon (who made sarcastic
remarks about Tek 31 calculators) has a 4051 (as do one or two others on the
list) and I have a 4052 and we are both avidly hunting useful info and/or
documentation.
I'm looking forward to sharing memories with the
list, and, as mentioned,
hearing about your memories, and all the great collector finds out there.
You'll certainly have fun, then.
Welcome to the list.
Philip.
22 Feb
22 Feb
5:49 a.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
I just got a call from a friend of mine who asked me about some Micropolis
drives. Apparently there are several different model numbers, but the one
he gave me was a 1568. His indication was that these were new in the box,
full-height drives, and this one was 750 MB. It sounds like they are for
sale at about $10 each, maybe less (there are 20 or so.) Anyone know what
these were used for or what they might go to? They will end up being
scrapped in the near future (couple of days to a week so I was told.)
6:12 a.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
Date sent: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:49:49 -0800
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From: Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers"
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Disk Drives
I just got a call from a friend of mine who asked me
about some Micropolis
drives. Apparently there are several different model numbers, but the one
he gave me was a 1568. His indication was that these were new in the box,
full-height drives, and this one was 750 MB. It sounds like they are for
sale at about $10 each, maybe less (there are 20 or so.) Anyone know what
these were used for or what they might go to? They will end up being
scrapped in the near future (couple of days to a week so I was told.)
Marvin,
Those are appox 670MB formatted NOT 750 and is ESDI.
There are two models for this 1568 identified by a dash and a 2
digits. -14 and -15. Handle them VERY carefully because they
have massive 8 platters inside or for all drives.
I had two priam 150MB and 300MB die from rough handling before I
got them when I looked at platters were pitted when removed from
both and blew $80 total on both in '95. Alienated a user I sold that
drive to. Grrr.
Are they still originally boxed as intended from Micropolis?
Micropolis is gone out of business for 2 years now.
Could you request your friend for all models #'s from your friend's
some is of interest to classic users.
One model is hardly a info as I wondered what else if I could use
one if I see a certain model.
Wizard
12:08 p.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
I just got a
call from a friend of mine who asked me about some Micropolis
drives. Apparently there are several different model numbers, but the one
he gave me was a 1568. His indication was that these were new in the box,
full-height drives, and this one was 750 MB. It sounds like they are for
sale at about $10 each, maybe less (there are 20 or so.) Anyone know what
these were used for or what they might go to? They will end up being
scrapped in the near future (couple of days to a week so I was told.)
Are they still originally boxed as intended from Micropolis?
Micropolis is gone out of business for 2 years now.
Could you request your friend for all models #'s from your friend's
some is of interest to classic users.
1:23 p.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
Date sent: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 18:08:32 -0800
Send reply to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
From: Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers"
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Disk Drives
I have not seen them, but I am told they are in original Micropolis boxes.
The model numbers and quantities that he has right now now are:
4 ea - 1568
4 ea - 1518
4 ea - 1538
9 ea - 1558
Whew,
1568-14 is around 631MB, 1568-15 is 676MB.
1518-14 is 993MB and -15 is around 1.34GB.
1538-15 is 910MB
1558-14 is 315MB, -15 is 338MB (which are proper replacements
for PDP's and RT's and most classics.)
Marvin,
I would like one 1518-14 or -15 and one 1538-15. If your friend is
accurate accounts of them seemingly brand new they're should still
within padded boxes.
Have your friend research more models if able to for our list's benfit.
Thanks!
One thing, aren't they newer design of black HDA packs not plain
clear-coated aluminum like the 1325?
Wizard
I just got a call from a friend of mine who asked me
about some
Micropolis drives. Apparently there are several different model
numbers, but the one he gave me was a 1568. His indication was that
these were new in the box, full-height drives, and this one was 750
MB. It sounds like they are for sale at about $10 each, maybe less
(there are 20 or so.) Anyone know what these were used for or what
they might go to? They will end up being scrapped in the near future
(couple of days to a week so I was told.)
Are they still originally boxed as intended from Micropolis?
Micropolis is gone out of business for 2 years now.
Could you request your friend for all models #'s from your friend's some
is of interest to classic users.
He indicated there may be more, but had no idea what the model numbers
might be.
26 Feb
26 Feb
2:45 p.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
I went over and picked up the drives that he had. The quantities, numbers on
the boxes and other information on the drives are:
4 ea - 1568 (no dashes after number), ESDI, Capacity 760MB
2 still sealed in box, 2 with box open, black case.
2 ea - 1518 (no dashes after number)
2 ea - 1518-15
4 ea - 1538 (no dashes after number)
8 ea - 1558 (no dashes after number)
With the exception of the 2 1568 drives, all are in boxes that appear to
have been sealed at the factory. The Micropolis QC Stamp is dated 1997. The
drives that had been opened were in anti-static bags, surrounded by a
cardboard liner/protector, and held in place in the box with the white
styrofoam inserts. The price he wanted was $10 each. Shipping weight (by
my scale) would be 10 pounds.
At the same time, I picked up some (15?) 100 MB IBM SCSI drives w/ the 50
pin header style connector on the end. They were packed in a padded
container, but the few drives I pulled out had the anti-static bags opened.
These also are supposed to be brand new, working drives. He wants $10 each
for them. If anyone is interested, let me know as I plan on taking them down
to TRW swap meet tomorrow.
I have the email from those of you who wanted some of the Micropolis drives,
and assuming you still want them, they are yours. Shipping will be from zip
93105. Anyone who is interested in the drives, let me know by private email.
I plan on returning the ones that nobody wanted back to him towards the end
of next week. Thanks.
4:30 p.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
Marvin wrote:
I went over and picked up the drives that he had. The quantities, numbers on
the boxes and other information on the drives are:
4 ea - 1568 (no dashes after number), ESDI, Capacity 760MB
2 still sealed in box, 2 with box open, black case.
At this point, all the 1568s are spoken for. I don't know if more will be
available or not, but if anyone is interested, let me know. Thanks!
2 ea - 1518 (no dashes after number)
2 ea - 1518-15
4 ea - 1538 (no dashes after number)
8 ea - 1558 (no dashes after number)
22 Feb
22 Feb
7:33 a.m.
New subject: Disk Drives
I just got a call from a friend of mine who asked me
about some Micropolis
drives. Apparently there are several different model numbers, but the one
he gave me was a 1568. His indication was that these were new in the box,
full-height drives, and this one was 750 MB. It sounds like they are for
sale at about $10 each, maybe less (there are 20 or so.) Anyone know what
these were used for or what they might go to? They will end up being
scrapped in the near future (couple of days to a week so I was told.)
Micropolis went belly up last year from poor quality and high returns.
About a year after bankruptcy most of the assets went over the auction
block, and are flowing into the resale market. I wouldn't buy one of their
drives at any price, but I know people who are or were Micropolis dealers
that grab it up and sell it. Those big old drives are from raid arrays, and
I even have some external cases they go in, but I can't recommend them to a
end user unfamiliar with the products. Shipping weight is also a killer.
12:19 p.m.
At 05:34 PM 2/22/99 +0000, Philip wrote:
No, I wasn't being sarcastic about the Tek 31, I'm envious as hell!
has a 4051 (as do one or two others on the
Greetings, Classic Computer Fans,
Hello Rick! This is definitely the place to be!
Do you know anything about the 4050 series? Joe Rigdon (who made sarcastic
remarks about Tek 31 calculators) list) and I have a 4052 and we are both avidly hunting
useful info and/or
documentation.
Too late, I've already picked his brains about them. Rick and I have
been E-mailing each other about them foe a while. I think I already
forwarded everything that I got from him to you.
BTW did you get the Tek ROM from Zane yet?
Joe
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