How rare is an original 128k? — #15

Post #15 by jsarchibald

Source Forum	68kMLA
Category	Hardware
Post Date	Fri, 19 Nov 2010 - 05:48
Original URL	https://68kmla.org/bb/threads/how-rare-is-an-original-128k.21685/

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Just because it is more capable doesn't make it as sought after.

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Well, I'm the type of person that if I am going to collect something, not only must it be a good example to add to my collection, but it must have some useful qualities. For instance, my 512ke/Plus hybrid. It was worth purchasing/repairing because I have loads of programs on 800k floppies to run, and utilize. I also have an Apple SC20 drive filled with very good programs, like Adobe Illustrator 88, which I can run off the Plus (although it's better when I run it off my SE).

An original-stock 128 would just be a period-piece to add for the sake of adding in my case, hence why a Director's Performa, or a TAM would be a lot more valuable for me.

Fair point. If I had a 128K, I would not use it anywhere near as much as I use my TAM. I am finding myself only acquiring machines I will use, hence the G3 Wallstreet I hust picked up. It is my only laptop, and most likely will be my only one, unless another pops up somewhere.

I'll do you a deal. If I find a Director's Edition, I'll swap you a working 128K. Deal?