Re: Apple 1

[Richard Kilpatrick <photon_digital@lovecraft.demon.co.uk>]

In article <69asto$rkc$1@shadow.skypoint.net>, "George R. Gonzalez"
<grg@foundsys.com> writes
>
>Howard S Shubs wrote in message ...
>>I was just talking with someone who described a machine his mother got
>>many many moons ago, which sounds like an Apple 1.  It's an Apple in a
>>wooden case.  Could y'all tell me of
>>
>>1) distinguishing marks and characteristics of the Apple 1
>>2) what it's worth (a) working, (b) not working, and where
>>
>>-- 
>>Howard S Shubs         hshubs@bix.com
>>The Denim Adept        hshubs@mindspring.com
>
>Its more likely a SOL, or one of many other early boxes.
>
>I seem to remember the Apple 1 came without a case.
>Real historians pls correct.

Most have been equipped with a Koa Wood case commissioned by Terrell.

Values seem to vary. Real Apple 1's tend to fetch $40,000-$60,000
depending on their history and condition. Look for the $75 tape
interface that sticks up from a (blue?) connector on the motherboard.

Richard

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