on 12-26-04 7:56 PM, Keith Johnson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > The original monitor that was commonly sold with the //c was a small 9" > white monitor on a sort of square c-shaped stand.
That's right. Here's a pic: http://applemuseum.bott.org/sections/computers/IIc.html I know that a 9-inch monitor may have limited practical utility, but personally...I really like the way that that configuration looks. <gives "thumbs up" sign> >From what I can tell, the IIC was nicknamed "ET" because of the way the monitor looked on its custom stand. If you're as nostalgia-bound/anal-retentive as I am, you may want to get one of these monitor/stand combinations...just for the sake of having one. While I can't tell you where to go for the monitor (post a "WTB" on this list maybe?), there's a firm in Southern Calif. that sells the monitor stands for cheap (like, $5 for used ones): http://members.aol.com/rrbp/lookto.html (Look under "Video Cards & Monitors") He's also got the stands new-in-box. When I last mailed him (October '04) he had these for $12 + shipping. While getting these stands NIB *is* pretty rare, I just couldn't bring myself to pay $12 for a monitor stand when I got the CPU itself for, like, $20. These stands are metal, too, so you'll need to pay close attention to shipping to avoid spending more than you originally intended. Regardless of where you get the stand, be sure to verify that the one you're getting has the screw that joins the stand to the monitor. A lot of stands seem to be missing that. If you were really desperate for the monitor, he has that, too, but it seems to be in an "unpriced hardware" section. Why this hardware isn't priced, I can only guess: http://members.aol.com/rrbp/unpricedhardware.html Caveat: You may notice that some of his pricing is, um, <fumbles for right word> fantasy-based. F'rinstance, the LaserWriter IIG mobo on his "unpriced" page was...$199 (as in, "nearly two hundred dollars") If you're willing to pay that for a IIG mobo, come see me after class. That being said, he does have some pretty neat stuff. He has a power supply for the IIC ($18) and a 2400 baud modem, too ($10). As usual, whenever you're shopping for vintage hardware, it's a good idea not only to know what you're willing to pay, but what the "going rate" is, too. Best, James Fraser -- Apple2list is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... / Buy books, CDs, videos, and more from Amazon.com \ / <http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect-home/lowendmac> \ Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Apple2list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/apple2.html> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/apple2list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
