Picture up (RE: Microsci HAVAC) - test-drb@ccmp.vtda.org

14 Oct 1998

I can't check for a model number, because I no longer have the drive.  I do
remember that it was all black, had a Disk II - type face (with the
non-wheel head motor), and that it said "Apple" and had a red apple (not
multicolored) on the front.

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 To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
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  Subject: Re: Picture up (RE: Microsci HAVAC)
 Date: Wednesday, October 14, 1998 9:53 AM

 The situation is complicated by the large number of "Disk ][ clones"
 that were produced in the early 80's.  From personal experience and
 advertisements, I'd say there were at least 30 different clones at the
 time.  Most of them used very different-looking, often half-height, 5.25"
 drives, but many used the same drive mechanics as a real Disk ][ and
 had case designs almost exactly like a real Disk ]['s.  The only real
 way to tell in this case whether you're dealing with a clone or not
 is to look for an Apple sticker on the box and/or the Apple legend on
 the drive's PC board.  (While some of the clone makers also stole
 Apple's PC board layout, I've never seen any that went so far as to
 steal Apple's copyright and part number!)

 Tim. 