value of RK05 - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

9 May 2000

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> > Err, and just what _production_ PDP11s are pre-11/20??
> >
> 
> Gordon Bell had 300 "PDP-11" minicomputers made that were *slightly*
> different from the PDP-11/20. Most 11/20 boards are rev "A". I will list
soo
> the differences - most had to do with the UNIBUS.. but there was some
> changes to the datapaths as well. 
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 Ah, so they're not really production machines...

As a user/repairer (as opposed to a collector), my views on prototype 
machines and their value is perhaps a little different to others. 
You also have to keep in mind who the owner is and how much he wants to
inflate the value of his equipment.  I think it's been conclusively shown
that there are at least some members of this list who are very good salesmen
(perhaps PT Barnum style), and some others who aren't so good.

Q: What's the difference between a computer dealer and a car dealer?

A: The car dealer knows when he's lying.

Tim.