What to do with an old Apricot computer?

[bmacd]

It has to be from the ~1984ish era. Not quite sure on system specs, but i think it was manufactured by Mitsubishi. Original boxes, paperwork, monitor, keyboard....

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[Dudd]

Drop it from a tall building. Nice satisfying crunch.

 

[bmacd]

Originally posted by: Dudd
Drop it from a tall building. Nice satisfying crunch.

is it even worth donating to the Salvation Army?

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[BHeemsoth]

Originally posted by: bmacd

Originally posted by: Dudd
Drop it from a tall building. Nice satisfying crunch.

is it even worth donating to the Salvation Army?

-=bmacd=-

I really really doubt it.

 

[Dhawk]

Functionally it may be a pos, but there may be (or eventually) some unique or historic value. Especially if it is in pristine, original condition.????

 

[bmacd]

Originally posted by: Dhawk
Functionally it may be a pos, but there may be (or eventually) some unique or historic value. Especially if it is in pristine, original condition.????

MINT condition

-=bmacd=-

 

[Raincity]

There are really collectors that buy that crap. Sold a Amiga and a Power Mac from the 80's last year for fifty each to a computer collector. I was using the Power Mac as a doorstop before I sold it.

Rain

 

[Yossarian]

ebay. People go crazy for old crap like that

 

[ScrapSilicon]

Originally posted by: PipBoy
ebay. People go crazy for old crap like that

yep

 

[element]

Apricot? Just how many fruity computers are there out there anyway?

And I thought Apple's line of blueberry, strawberry, etc. were umm...of questionable taste shall we say.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Google seach says that it was a British venture but that the British company didn't build the machines themselves. Also says that the Apricot was the first computer to use Sony's 3.5 inch floppies.

ZV

 

[vegetation]

Old mass produced computers aren't really worth anything. The high shipping fee due to weight will kill most potential sales. In fact, you might end up having your auction cancelled if someone turns you in as your shipping fee will be greater than the computer itself!

 

[UNCjigga]

You ever see that Dell computer??? Remember what that guy did with the old server and the water cooler ("Aqua"?)

 

[MainFramed]

its gotta be worth something, it sounds sweet

 

[sharkeeper]

Drop it from a tall building. Nice satisfying crunch.

The sound is very good when dropping down an elevator shaft!

Cheers!

 

[fatbaby]

go up space needle with computer in backpack...toss computer off from observation deck

 

[RU482]

DO you have an attic? pack that thing up real nice, label it well and leave a note inside as a remider that...yes, it is an obscure part of history, and just wait