Vintage Computer Collection

[nekonoko]

Here's a rough list of my collection as of Oct 08:

Apple /// Plus (Titan //e, SoftCard III, 5MB ProFile, 2 external 5.25" floppies)
Apple //c
Apple IIe Plantium
Apple IIgs (TransWarp, Applied Engineering RAM expansion, 2 external 3.5" and 1 external 5.25" floppies)
Amiga 2000 (GVP G-Force 040 Combo Rev 6, DKB MegAChip, Video Toaster 2000)
Amiga 4000/040 (GVP Impact Vision 24, GVP 4000 HC+8, Impulse Fire Cracker 24)
Kaypro 2x
Kaypro II (two of these)
Kaypro 4
TRS-80 Model II
TRS-80 Model III
TRS-80 Model 16b
IMSAI 8080
IMSAI PCS-80/15
Eagle II
Eagle III
Convergent Technologies WorkSlate
Osborne 1
Atari 800
Atari 1040ST
Atari Mega ST4
Apple Macintosh SE/30
Sharp X68000 XVI
Panasonic MSX Turbo-R FS-A1ST
TI-99/4A (PEB, 1MB SAMS, CorComp 9900 DSDD disk controller, speech, 3.5" external disk, 2 internal 5.25", UCSD p-system)
Sun 3/80

Slightly less retro:

SGI Indy R5000 (qty 2)
SGI Indigo R4000 (qty 5)
SGI Onyx2
SGI Tezro
SGI O2
SGI O350
Sony Aibo ERS-210

Have a few others tucked here and there - mostly UNIX stuff from the 90s (IBM, HP, Sun, DEC, Tadpole).

[ahm]

What in the world is an "Apple /// Plus"?
Is that what you're calling a //e with a bunch of stuff added?

An Apple /// is a completely different computer.
It had a solid metal case and ran something called "Apple SOS"

Andy

[nekonoko]

The Apple /// Plus was the final revision of the Apple ///:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_III#Apple_III_Plus

http://www.nekochan.net/~neko/images/PICT1194.JPG

[tezza]

It's always good to see a list of what people have got.

You have two models I would love to have there nekonoko. The TRS-80 Model 3 and the Kaypro II.

Are you actively looking for other models, or just taking what ever falls your way?

cheers

Tez

[nekonoko]

You have two models I would love to have there nekonoko. The TRS-80 Model 3 and the Kaypro II.

Hi! I actually just picked up that Model III a couple weeks ago. When I got it home I discovered the floppy drives weren't working, and traced the fault to the 35 watt auxiliary power supply. I was planning on just recapping it but found a new-old-stock supply on eBay for a reasonable price. It works perfectly now; have quite a few operating systems for it due to the kindness and generosity of both computernews80 and Ira Goldklang. It's a fantastic machine; I'm currently having much fun playing some of the Scott Adams adventures I'd missed out on when I was a kid.

The Kaypro 2x seems to be a fully working machine, but I don't have any boot diskettes or software for it. Still working on that.

Are you actively looking for other models, or just taking what ever falls your way?

Yes and no - there are certainly specific machines I'd love to get a hold of, but for the most part I'm subject to what's available at Craigslist/swap meets. I have purchased systems in the past on eBay and made out okay, but some of the (pro) sellers certainly have some sky high prices for complete systems, often without the benefit of media or documentation.

Retro computing for me is just a fantastic way to get some hands on time with machines I'd fawned over in magazines back in the eighties, but had no hope of affording (I was a broke teenager). I love playing with new operating systems and programing environments, and even restoring a system back to running condition again is a thrill :)

[carlsson]

You really seem to go for the high end gear, either by design or by expansion. Out of your list, I'm most envious about the Panasonic Turbo-R, which together with the Amiga 4000 and possibly Sharp X68K are the most valuable ones in your collection.

[nekonoko]

Oh, I think it just seems to work that way - I don't really search out high end gear per se. For example, I'd always wanted a Amiga 4000 to play around with and won the current machine in an auction lot along with the Amiga 2000 for $200. I haven't added anything to either Amiga - all the cards and drives were already installed. I did change out the clock batteries though :)

[paul]

... some of the (pro) sellers certainly have some sky high prices for complete systems...

Yeah, I think they are hoping to sell a few items to government departments that have legacy unix systems that are worth some dollars to keep running.


Retro computing for me is just a fantastic way to get some hands on time with machines I'd fawned over in magazines back in the eighties, but had no hope of affording (I was a broke teenager). I love playing with new operating systems and programing environments, and even restoring a system back to running condition again is a thrill :)totally agree ... I like the 90's unix machines myself, interesting high-quality hardware and quite challenging to sort out.

[twilitezoner]

What in the world is an "Apple /// Plus"?
Is that what you're calling a //e with a bunch of stuff added?

An Apple /// is a completely different computer.
It had a solid metal case and ran something called "Apple SOS"

Andy

The original release of the Apple III was plagued with hardware issues. The III+ was an attempt to remedy the situation.

[Druid6900]

The original release of the Apple III was plagued with hardware issues.

There is an understatement if I ever heard one.

The III+ was an attempt to remedy the situation.

An unsuccessful attempt, IIRC.

[DarthKur]

That's a nice little collection you have there. What I'm truly envious of is the Sharp X68000. I would love to get my hands on one but they are so pricey, especially when you add in the overseas shipping for an entire system. Where did you obtain yours?

[nekonoko]

I bought it from Eric Krust/Japan Games (http://www.japan-games.com/) late last year.

[Sharkonwheels]

Everyone MUST have a least one SGI machine in their collection.

But, seriously, a TEZRO? Dang - now I DROOL!

Guess you'll be adding a C= 8032 real soon, right? ;)


T

[nekonoko]

Yeah, just got the Tezro last month - lots of fun!

Sure, let me know on that C= 8032 :D

[pontus]

Yeah, just got the Tezro last month - lots of fun!

Wow! A Tezro :) That spikes a bit of envy (as does the IMSAI's) :D

I have some SGI machines, the most notable is a IRIS 3130. But tell me, how does one procure a Tezro? did you pay a lot for it?

Also, I guess you are the Nekonoko of nekochan?

[nekonoko]

Hi!

I have some SGI machines, the most notable is a IRIS 3130. But tell me, how does one procure a Tezro? did you pay a lot for it?

It was a little over a grand - the eBay seller didn't know much about it, so I kind of lucked out.

Also, I guess you are the Nekonoko of nekochan?

Yes, one and the same. The September 2nd post on the Nekochan blog is dedicated to the Tezro.

Cheers!

[barythrin]

A respectible collection. Never heard of an IMSAI 8085. Interesting turnkey version, took a little extra to find a valid example of one while googling around. The Apple ///plus is hard to find, those were only manufactured for around 3 months I think. I remember losing an auction on one lol but atleast it was to a larger public collector.

[Druid6900]

A respectible collection. Never heard of an IMSAI 8085. Interesting turnkey version, took a little extra to find a valid example of one while googling around. The Apple ///plus is hard to find, those were only manufactured for around 3 months I think. I remember losing an auction on one lol but atleast it was to a larger pubic collector.

Are you SURE this is what you mean? LOL

[barythrin]

lol um.. not sure what you're talking about ;o) (closes and saves edit).

Geeze.. that'll teach me not to be so quick to submit while on cold meds.