The Retrocomputing Thread

[Bella]

The /// is sort of the epitome of Early Apple Epicness, at least to me and my warped sense of affection for "failure" computers... -v-

*nervously wrings hands*

[stewartsage]

How much time is left on the auction?  Has the price spiraled out of control yet?

[Bella]

A day and ten minutes approximately, the price is holding steady at ~$70 but I'm sure it's gonna go through the roof in the last few minutes. >>

[Krizonar]

Awww, I was hoping it was an Apple ][, then I could post the "Apple ][ Forever!" song...

Searched for the song, found it, probably going to get it outlawed in my state due to tendency of addiction.

[Bella]

I JUST LOST THE CLUSTERFUK. ;________;

[Red-Machine]

Awww. *hug*

[NejinOniwa]

I blame it on the corrupted spirit of yule. Curse you and your modern variety and lack of blood sacrifice, curse you!

[Bella]

I blame it on the DISAPPOINTMENT MAGNET that apparently lives somewhere in my body, attracting HEAPS AND HEAPS OF MISFORTUNE AND COMMODORE VIC-20s with laser-like precision. =.=

Why I shouldn't ever browse Ebay, cause looking for adapters for Mac ports will inevitably lead to looking at old Macs > vintage Apples > finding holy grails > being outbid > resigning myself to the fact that Fate doesn't want me getting said holy grails > considering that I should adopt more mainstream tastes in vintage computers and get myself a C64 and be all happy and shit. = =

[Krizonar]

I blame it on the DISAPPOINTMENT MAGNET that apparently lives somewhere in my body, attracting HEAPS AND HEAPS OF MISFORTUNE AND COMMODORE VIC-20s with laser-like precision. =.=

Why I shouldn't ever browse Ebay, cause looking for adapters for Mac ports will inevitably lead to looking at old Macs > vintage Apples > finding holy grails > being outbid > resigning myself to the fact that Fate doesn't want me getting said holy grails > considering that I should adopt more mainstream tastes in vintage computers and get myself a C64 and be all happy and shit. = =

/attempts to cheer up

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-Power-Macintosh-G4-Cube-500-MHz-M-/330505660985?pt=Apple_Desktops&hash=item4cf3ac2a39#ht_468wt_129

[Bella]

CHRIST ON A GOTTDAMN SKATEBOARD THAT OTHER APPLE /// IS NOW INTO THE SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS RANGE. MOAR THAN THE OTHER, FREAKISHLY, UNBELIEVABLY NICE SETUP WAS. ;____________;

So, yeah, god apparently wants me never to have one. I'll just sit here and let Commodores and 3.11 machines toss themselves at me. =.=

[Dr. Kraus]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Apple-IIe-Computer-Tested-Works-perfect-15-Diff-games-/150530832347?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item230c5637db

[Krizonar]

Aparently needs more cheering.

Stand back yo,
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Early-1980s-Apple-III-Computer-License-Plate-/290394718303?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item439cdfc05f#ht_1372wt_937

please consult your doctor if you have a heart condition,
http://cgi.ebay.com/Steve-Jobs-US-PATENT-APPLE-III-Vintage-Art-Print-3-/390103483048?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5ad3fac2a8#ht_500wt_717

[Bella]

I'm now the proud parent of a working Original Macintosh 128k and a working Osborn 1 luggable. Found them whilst tripping around Salem Massachusetts.

I call them Romona and Tchotchske. Will post pix when I get them. :3

[Aurora Borealis]

As I said, your finds get more and more awesome! You've even got a compact Mac!

The Osborn is interesting too, and sounds like a rare find. Isn't it the heaviest 'laptop' you've carried?

[Red-Machine]

I'm now the proud parent of a working Original Macintosh 128k and a working Osborn 1 luggable. Found them whilst tripping around Salem Massachusetts.

I call them Romona and Tchotchske. Will post pix when I get them. :3

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Damn you, Bells.  Why are you so awesome?