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I wish. Something smaller.
An un-mutilated 128K? A working Portable?
No, and no. Smaller.
Concorde1993: I'm curious as well :?:
Some kind of Newton, perhaps?
Or let's put it this way: is it a computer in it's own right, a small handheld device (such as the aforementioned Newton), or is it simply a peripheral for either?
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Some kind of Newton, perhaps?
Or let's put it this way: is it a computer in it's own right, a small handheld device (such as the aforementioned Newton), or is it simply a peripheral for either?
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The only other "smaller" (and rarer) vintage Apple products I can think of are the Newtons and the Quicktake cameras (unless you consider an Apple IIc Plus rare).
It is an accessory for older Macs. This is the last post I'm going to make about it until I get it in my hands. I should have it by the end of the week.
So here it is:
A TechStep! Very dirty huh? But, it turns on!
Here is is cleaned up:
And here is what was formally a black case for the TechStep, but was abused and is now mocha brown.
A TechStep! Very dirty huh? But, it turns on!
Here is is cleaned up:
And here is what was formally a black case for the TechStep, but was abused and is now mocha brown.
Is there anyway to clean it?
Wow congrats I'd love one of those but I have enough I think but it's way cool.
As for cleaning soap and water hang dry should be ok its how I clean the portable bags and they look like the same material.
As for cleaning soap and water hang dry should be ok its how I clean the portable bags and they look like the same material.
Huh, just realized that one of the original ROMs, SCSI HDD Test is gone, but I have CPU Tests Vol 3 instead. I guess the CPU Test Vol 3 was an add on.
Thanks macdrone! I will have to try that later.
Thanks macdrone! I will have to try that later.
Nice score! I'm with macdrone - I'd like to have one someday.
Thanks mcdermd!
As far as I can tell, the TechStep is fully functional and the only thing I'm going to need is the cables. All I have are the sound cable and the export cable.
I cleaned the case with some mild soap and water and got the dirt off the case, but I am sad to report that the case is sun bleached. I was only able to get it from a light/mocha brown to a dark brown. It looks funky.
I don't think the device it's self was exposed to water, but the books are waterdamaged and the case has (for whatever reason) sand in it. Beach sand. Kinda weird.
I'm going to keep an eye out for the original cables and more of the ROMs. I might also try my hand at retr0bright on a keyboard since the TechStep has some yellowing on the left side of the device. Otherwise, I was able to take the sticker residue off that was on the connection block and it looks like-new. Amazing what canned air and rubbing alcohol can do.
I have also came to the connclusion that it was used less then a dozen times to probably diagnose someone's IIci, si, vi, vx or a Performa 600 (computers on the CPU Vol 3) since there aren't very many marks on the TechStep and someone had to purposely pay for the extra, later ROM (Vol 3).
As far as I can tell, the TechStep is fully functional and the only thing I'm going to need is the cables. All I have are the sound cable and the export cable.
I cleaned the case with some mild soap and water and got the dirt off the case, but I am sad to report that the case is sun bleached. I was only able to get it from a light/mocha brown to a dark brown. It looks funky.
I don't think the device it's self was exposed to water, but the books are waterdamaged and the case has (for whatever reason) sand in it. Beach sand. Kinda weird.
I'm going to keep an eye out for the original cables and more of the ROMs. I might also try my hand at retr0bright on a keyboard since the TechStep has some yellowing on the left side of the device. Otherwise, I was able to take the sticker residue off that was on the connection block and it looks like-new. Amazing what canned air and rubbing alcohol can do.
I have also came to the connclusion that it was used less then a dozen times to probably diagnose someone's IIci, si, vi, vx or a Performa 600 (computers on the CPU Vol 3) since there aren't very many marks on the TechStep and someone had to purposely pay for the extra, later ROM (Vol 3).
I got mcdermds Plus the other day, and its working like a champ! Already used Sys 6.0.8 install floppies I had in my collection to make a 6.0.8 boot floppy.
Also picked up a small haul off of eBay over the weekend:
12 blank 800k floppies. Used I believe, as they have labels on them. They could be blank though. Seller said they were formatted for Macintosh. We'll see when I get them.
PowerBook Duo 210. FINALLY! I have been wanting to add a Duo to my collection for years! I almost got 2 this year (2300 on CL, and one on eBay) but I was either A: outbid or B: never got a response. I'm glad I was able to find the original model. Now to look for the last model.
And the big win:
Brand new, in the original Apple Service Box, untouched 128k board! Sealed, with a ship date of 1985! The guy didn't take pictures of the actual board, so it didn't sell for very much, but I am very glad to have gotten it! Earlier in the day, another confirmed 128k board ended at over $150 with the same part number. A Google search confirms the part number is to a 128k board. It is definitely a 128k board inside.
Also picked up a small haul off of eBay over the weekend:
12 blank 800k floppies. Used I believe, as they have labels on them. They could be blank though. Seller said they were formatted for Macintosh. We'll see when I get them.
PowerBook Duo 210. FINALLY! I have been wanting to add a Duo to my collection for years! I almost got 2 this year (2300 on CL, and one on eBay) but I was either A: outbid or B: never got a response. I'm glad I was able to find the original model. Now to look for the last model.
And the big win:
Brand new, in the original Apple Service Box, untouched 128k board! Sealed, with a ship date of 1985! The guy didn't take pictures of the actual board, so it didn't sell for very much, but I am very glad to have gotten it! Earlier in the day, another confirmed 128k board ended at over $150 with the same part number. A Google search confirms the part number is to a 128k board. It is definitely a 128k board inside.
Some updates (wow this thread is gathering dust!):
The floppies needed to be formatted, but I also discovered that they were permanently write protected, so before the seller shipped them, he put tape over the holes.
PBD 210: The system hung, unleashing on of Sys. 7.5.3 bugs and corrupting the data on the drive (just the OS). Trying to figure out a way to fix it.
The 128k logic board was brand new, but something is wrong with either the RAM, RAM decoder, or something. Still need to fix it.
I also had a conquest today, my first accessory for an Apple II, a Silentype! I sold a bunch of items on CL just to buy this, and I'm glad I did. Paid a decent $56 for it. Now just to get an Apple II and a Silentype card, or an Apple ///.
I also find it funny that I'm now looking for a computer to use with the accessory, not the other way around! I'm also skipping the swapmeet this month, but I'll hopefully go next month.
The floppies needed to be formatted, but I also discovered that they were permanently write protected, so before the seller shipped them, he put tape over the holes.
PBD 210: The system hung, unleashing on of Sys. 7.5.3 bugs and corrupting the data on the drive (just the OS). Trying to figure out a way to fix it.
The 128k logic board was brand new, but something is wrong with either the RAM, RAM decoder, or something. Still need to fix it.
I also had a conquest today, my first accessory for an Apple II, a Silentype! I sold a bunch of items on CL just to buy this, and I'm glad I did. Paid a decent $56 for it. Now just to get an Apple II and a Silentype card, or an Apple ///.
I also find it funny that I'm now looking for a computer to use with the accessory, not the other way around! I'm also skipping the swapmeet this month, but I'll hopefully go next month.
The Silentype came in today! It looks to be a very early model, the serial number is just above 005000. I'm guessing it was made in late 1979/early 1980. Here are some pictures:
I found that serial number and sticker kind of odd. First off, the model number is different. Secondly, low serial number. Third, it says Apple Computer, not Apple Computer Inc, and makes no mention of the original manufacture, Trendcom. I've searched Google with this model number, and nothing has shown up, although I did find this on myoldmac. Model number matches. Any ideas on the odd stickers?
That looks like a prototype I have seen somewhere I will try to find the thread
Wow! Really? If you could find that thread, that would help a lot. Thanks!
Found a lot on eBay of 2 SCSI HDDs, an Apple HDI-20 Floppy drive and a spare case for another Apple HDI-20 Floppy Drive. Won it, and received it today. The 2 HDDs were identical, both 4.29GB Seagate Barracudas, one has a "wide" SCSI interface (never seen before, will post picture later) and the other, a "narrow" SCSI interface AKA 50-pin SCSI. Both drives are also apx. 2 inches in height. The 50-pin won't fire up. I have diagnosed the problem on the board as I took the "wide" SCSI board and put it on the untested drive, it fired right up.
The Floppy Drive is going to go untested, as I have no way to test it. I might sell the extra casing, but I want to make sure the other one is in fully working order before I do. It has the cable and everything.
The Floppy Drive is going to go untested, as I have no way to test it. I might sell the extra casing, but I want to make sure the other one is in fully working order before I do. It has the cable and everything.
The "truckload " thread with the SilentType printer reminded me of this thread. I also have a SilenType printer but it looks a little different than yours.
Notice the logo is not raised like yours:
And my label is different including the model number!
Mine came with my Apple /// that I don't think needed a card. I haven't truthfully tried it but I do have paper. I also have that little plastic tab but, sadly, my clear plastic shield is cracked. While compact, it weights a ton.
Interesting differences.
Edit: You got yours from the Oct 17 eBay auction? If not, there's one sold on eBay with your model number.
Notice the logo is not raised like yours:
And my label is different including the model number!
Mine came with my Apple /// that I don't think needed a card. I haven't truthfully tried it but I do have paper. I also have that little plastic tab but, sadly, my clear plastic shield is cracked. While compact, it weights a ton.
Interesting differences.
Edit: You got yours from the Oct 17 eBay auction? If not, there's one sold on eBay with your model number.
The Silentype connects to the Apple /// without the need of a connection card. Apple IIs on the other hand need the card. The card actually came would have come with the printer. Most of the ones I find are the A2M0032 models. I didn't even notice the different model number until after I had received it.
Yes, that was mine. :I
Picked up a Power Mac 6500/225 from a friend for $10, which included the original box. I forgot they were cat people (allergic to cats). Let it air out, and after partially disassembling it, I got a whiff of cigarette smoke, so I let it air out even more. Still smells like it, but it is not noticeable unless you spell one of the vents.
The case is in decent shape. There seems to be some damage on lower bottom part of the tower. The lower handle to pull out the logic board tray broke off at some point and the case has some rubber scuffs, like it was rubbed against a tire or something. Small scratches here and there, but nothing terribly bad.
Came with: 225MHz 603ev processor, 128MB of RAM
, 3GB Quantum Fireball HDD, no ZIP Drive and OS 7.6. I swapped out the HDD with a newer, more reliable one from Seagate (its a 250GB HDD, so it only sees 128GB. Anyway around this?) which was my only spare, and wiped the old one. Installed OS 9.0 which I need to upgrade to 9.1 to make it complete. Then I'm going to add a USB and (maybe) an Ethernet card. Its going to be awesome!
Also picked up a free monitor from craigslist. The didn't say anything about except that it was a "newer computer monitor". I took a guess that it was an LCD and sure enough it was. Its a VGA-only Acer monitor from late 2008 (manu sticker on the back said so). Looks to be about 17"-20" diagonally (need to measure to be sure) and is 16x9. It actually worked very well with both my Quadra 605 and Power Mac 6500 through a Griffin DB-15 to VGA adapter.
The case is in decent shape. There seems to be some damage on lower bottom part of the tower. The lower handle to pull out the logic board tray broke off at some point and the case has some rubber scuffs, like it was rubbed against a tire or something. Small scratches here and there, but nothing terribly bad.
Came with: 225MHz 603ev processor, 128MB of RAM
, 3GB Quantum Fireball HDD, no ZIP Drive and OS 7.6. I swapped out the HDD with a newer, more reliable one from Seagate (its a 250GB HDD, so it only sees 128GB. Anyway around this?) which was my only spare, and wiped the old one. Installed OS 9.0 which I need to upgrade to 9.1 to make it complete. Then I'm going to add a USB and (maybe) an Ethernet card. Its going to be awesome!Also picked up a free monitor from craigslist. The didn't say anything about except that it was a "newer computer monitor". I took a guess that it was an LCD and sure enough it was. Its a VGA-only Acer monitor from late 2008 (manu sticker on the back said so). Looks to be about 17"-20" diagonally (need to measure to be sure) and is 16x9. It actually worked very well with both my Quadra 605 and Power Mac 6500 through a Griffin DB-15 to VGA adapter.
Very nice! I'm a complete sucker for boxed items so getting the original box with your 6500 makes me swoon. Excellent work!
Thanks! The box is actually in pretty good shape.
Also, I forgot; the box was from CompUSA, but at some point made it to a third party (pawn shop, swap meet, 2nd hand store) as $499.99 is written twice on the box.
Also, I forgot; the box was from CompUSA, but at some point made it to a third party (pawn shop, swap meet, 2nd hand store) as $499.99 is written twice on the box.
Ah, CompUSA with their "Apple Store" within a store...
As I recall, this is what prompted "real" Apple stores.
As I recall, this is what prompted "real" Apple stores.
I never really got to see a CompUSA. The only thing I remember was going in there when I was little and seeing a case for iPod 3rd gen and thinking "This is weird".
Cool grab.
Re: CompUSA - the store I worked for, we just had a couple rows of Mac gear, no actual Apple Shop inside the store. Granted, this was back in '97-'99 when I was there (both employed and as a customer), so things probably changed later on.
-J
Re: CompUSA - the store I worked for, we just had a couple rows of Mac gear, no actual Apple Shop inside the store. Granted, this was back in '97-'99 when I was there (both employed and as a customer), so things probably changed later on.
-J
Thanks volvo! the CompUSA that was near me was only open for a few years. It opened in early/mid 2000's and closed in 2007. Don't remember much. :-/
No prob, TMG...
-J
-J