Re: Altair 8800 Computer Kit

[ziggy <ziggy@fakedaddress.com>]

In article <1164089655.565132.275780@m7g2000cwm.googlegroups.com>,
 "PZ" <skierpaul@yahoo.com> wrote:

> This is way off topic.  The Altair didn't even use a 6502.  Try
> http://groups.google.com/group/alt.folklore.computers
> 
> - Paul
> 
> Grant Stockly wrote:
> > I have just completed the kit and have released the information on the
> > kit's web page, http://www.altairkit.com
> >
> > At that link you will find pictures, a description, and a story of the
> > development.
> >
> > I started this project to bring back
> > the build-it-yourself experience.  :)  I'm charging just enough to
> > break even and pay off all of the engineering costs.
> >
> > I only have 5 units at the moment.  If there is enough interest, I can
> > get another 20 in 4-5 weeks.  If that does happen, the price will be
> > $1500.  Right now the price is $1700 and they are available on ebay.
> >
> > I have funded this project entirely out of my own pocket, and have
> > worked on it for the past 9 months as a hobby.
> >
> > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250052265051
> >
> > If take a look at the web page, let me know what you think!  I'm having
> >
> > a hard time getting feedback!  :)
> >
> > Oh!  I almost forgot!  It is .01% better than Henry's stuff!  That is,
> > until Henry starts selling it!  ; )
> > 
> > Thanks, 
> > Grant

While thats true, this wasnt just some troll cluttering up the group. I 
dont see the big deal of the post here.