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Kenzo77
08-28-2003, 07:59 AM
Hello,
I just came into posession of a Macintosh IIsi for free. my friend who was the original owner back in the 80's and hasn't used it much. He asked me if I wanted it. Not sure if it's worth keeping.
Comes with a "DeskWriter Printer" an Apple color High Res RGB monitor, the OS is System 7, not sure about the processor speed
Just thought someone here might have an opinion.
Should I use it, sell it, or trash it?

Thanks,

Mondo
08-28-2003, 10:51 AM
I have the same problem with my commodore 64. I'm currently using the monitor for a bedroom tv. I know the computer isnt worth much and I think there were to many made for it to be considered a collectable.

As for your mac II i would save it and mod the hell outta it. Turn it into a 900 mhz power rig.

http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/wraithse/images/wraithse0001.jpg

maybe i'll do the same with the c64


http://www.mini-itx.com/projects/c64/images/c64-0000.jpg

MattClary
08-28-2003, 12:52 PM
Or, if you're into fishing, it might make a good boat anchor. ;)

Kenzo77
08-28-2003, 03:45 PM
Thanks guys, that's what I thought. :thumbsup:
maybe I'll take the guts out of the monitor and use it as a lava lamp:D

M.Rogne
08-29-2003, 03:23 PM
I doubt it'll be any good... I have a ZX and a Commodore 64 somewhere in my house, hidden away... :p

EdHarriss
08-30-2003, 07:08 PM
You could turn it into a tiny filing cabinet or a place to keep your keys and stuff. That's what I did with my old SGI. :) Check it out: http://www.edharriss.com/misc/sgi_cabinet.html

Kenzo77
09-02-2003, 03:38 PM
Very cool Ed, did you have to put the hinges on it?
And if a burgler ever gets in, he'll think to take the bigger machine :)

Maybe I could turn into a Giant garage for my three sons' matchbox and hot wheels cars ;)

Valkyrien
09-02-2003, 04:38 PM
dude that thing is a classic! there are still co many games you can play on it! Like Crystal Quest and Lode Runner...mmm, Lode Runner....;)

F. Hultqvist
09-02-2003, 06:14 PM
crystal quest was my favourite game on the mac.

Ah, good times, good times:)

gmask
09-03-2003, 12:39 AM
Originally posted by EdHarriss
You could turn it into a tiny filing cabinet or a place to keep your keys and stuff. That's what I did with my old SGI. :) Check it out: http://www.edharriss.com/misc/sgi_cabinet.html

Nice.. I still haven't found a use for my Indigo 2.. well other than a doorstop.

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