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Re: No Slot Clock Group Purchase FAQ v1.0 - 5 Aug 2003 (Resend)
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"Mark Percival" <markREMOVE@syndicomm.com> wrote in message
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> No Slot Clock Group Buy FAQ
> (V1.0 - 5 Aug 2003)
>
>
> Q: Who are you?
>
> A: My name is Mark Percival and I live in Quebec, Canada. I have been
> an Apple II user since 1979. Today I am an Apple II collector with a
> dozen machines in my personal collection. I am also a staff member of
> Syndicomm Online and host a weekly chat (RTC or Real Time Conference)
> in the A2 Forum every Wednesday from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Pacific time.
> However this group purchase I am organizing is not affiliated with
> Syndicomm Online as I am doing it on my own.
>
>
> Q: What is in this for you?
>
> A: I have been a supporter of the Apple II for a long time and
> typically do small requests for free (making disk images mostly).
> When I heard that No Slot Clock's were still available for purchase I
> ordered one. Once I found out how easy they were to install and setup
> I decided to organize a group purchase. If I am able to put together
> a minimum order of 25 units I am willing to go ahead with the
> purchase. I am doing this at cost + 10% of the unit cost per chip.
> With this 10% I hope to earn enough to take my wife and child out to
> dinner. I am not normally in the Apple II hardware business.
>
>
> Q: Are the batteries fresh? Hasn't it been a long time since NSC's (No
> Slot Clocks) were manufactured?
>
> A: NSC's were originally sold for the Apple II by Systems
> Manufacturing Technologies of San Marcos, California starting in the
> late 1980's. It is my understanding that all they did was resell
> Dallas Semiconductor Smartwatch chips. Dallas Semiconductor still
> manufactures them as they are still used in a variety of components.
>
>
> Q: Will these clocks work on Dos 3.3, CP/M and Pascal?
>
> A: I am able to provide the proper patches for ProDOS only. I am
> unaware of patches for other OS's. However I am including the source
> code for the ProDOS patch so you may be able to devise your own.
>
>
> Q: Which models of Apple II will they work in?
>
> A: They will work in any Apple II with a 28-pin ROM socket. The Apple
> IIe, Apple IIc and Apple IIc+ all have such ROM sockets for their
> system ROM's (CD ROM, EF ROM or CF ROM) on the motherboard. The
> Apple II / II + lacks a 28-pin ROM socket on the motherboard but I've
> been told they will work under a 28-pin ROM socket on a peripheral
> card.
>
>
> Q: What is the cost?
>
> A: Price is dependent upon quantity I am able to purchase. Here is
> the info I have at this time from Dallas Semiconductor (In US$):
>
> Quantity 1-24: $27.21
> Quantity 25-99: $21.47
> Quantity 100-999: $17.68
> Quantity 1000+: $14.51
>
> These prices include Canadian GST (7%) and a 10% markup. Sometimes
> GST isn't charged so if that happens I will pass on the saving to you.
> Shipping is extra but shouldn't be much since they are pretty light.
> You pay whatever it costs me to ship it to you. I do not make any
> money on shipping. Of course the more you buy the less the per unit
> shipping cost will be.
>
>
> Q: Will you ship International (outside Canada and USA)?
>
> A: Yes but shipping cost will be adjusted accordingly.
>
>
> Q: Where is the software available?
>
> A: I will provide all the software you need to patch ProDOS and set
> the clock via e-mail (free) or diskette (cost of diskette).
>
>
> Q: How do I put my name on the list?
>
> A: Send an e-mail letting me know how many you would like. I will
> send you an e-mail confirming that you are on the list. My e-mail
> address is (decode spam block) "mark at syndicomm dot com". If you
> don't receive a confirming e-mail within a couple of days, resend.
>
>
> Q: When will you place the order?
>
> A: My thinking is that a minimum order of 25 would give us a decent
> price break and worth doing. I would really like to be able to order
> 100 minimum. I don't think 1000 is realistic. Once I have everybody
> I think is interested I'll make a "last call", provide specific
> shipping cost and ask for money. Once all the money is collected I'll
> place the order. Dallas Semiconductor says they have the chips in
> stock and estimate 4 business days for me to receive them. I will
> then notify you when I receive them and again when I ship your order.
>
>
> Q: Your e-mail address has you with Syndicomm Online. Is this group
> buy affiliated with Syndicomm Online?
>
> A: No. I am on staff with Syndicomm Online but they have no
> connection with this group purchase. The success or failure of this
> purchase is totally my responsibility.
>
> Mark R. Percival - RTC Host - Syndicomm Online Apple II Forum
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