

Research what your computer has, and it will help determine whether it is worth more as a complete unit or as a parts box. By the late '80s, it became apparent that hardware limitations impeded upgrades and by the early '90s, Apple abolished upgrading altogether. Macs were originally designed to be upgraded rather than replaced. The thought of buying a new computer every two years was unheard of, so the idea was that you bought it, made repairs as needed, and kept it until it completely wore out. Different economics applied to computers in those days. Certain parts are highly prized (like the internal floppy drive, the ram, etc.). A Mac SE/30 may only fetch $100 as a complete unit but could fetch nearly $400 in parts. Some computer models are actually worth more in parts. Like all auctions, it is risky and can be as big of a disappointment as it could be a jackpot.
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A listing that includes a keyboard, mouse, original install disks, and software will attract a better price than a listing for a computer body by itself. Secondly, what you include with it will also help determine its value.First is condition: Does it work? Naturally, a working computer will sell for more than a broken one.There are several factors to take into account when listing your vintage Mac: Dozens of listings go unsold because of a ridiculous price of, say, $10,000 for an old, unremarkable machine that has no accessories or desirables. Sentimental value is not the same as resale value. A Mac 128k, for example, can fetch well over $2,000 on eBay, while its newer cousin, the 512k, will fetch only $500. Some models happen to sell better than others. Working Condition w/o Watchband: $25-30.Working Condition w/ Watchband: $60-100.Some ImageWriter IIs have been in continuous serviceįor 15 years. Next to a classic Mac with an ImageWriter II.

To see an iMac equipped with ethernet operating Produced, millions of them were made and are stillĪ common sight in schools. The ImageWriter II can also be used to print labels and envelopes.Īlthough the ImageWriter II is no longer being Regular paper can be used without the SheetFeeder, but must be feed in one at a time. It has the ability to feed regular sheets of paper, but this requires a special feeder attachment called an ImageWriter II SheetFeeder.

The ImageWriter II is designed to use track paper that is fed through a slit on the back. ImageWriter was introduced it cost $545, the ImageWriter II Color Ribbon and color-compatible software Paper, such as payroll checks or preprinted forms. It's ideal for printing on continuous-feed This, while Microsoft Word did not (it bent the On the screen and what you get from the printer With most computers ( in1984) what you see Macintosh, you can get printed copies of your

WithĪn Apple ImageWriter printer attached to your Need a classic printer to accompany them. The ImageWriter was a main staple of printingįrom the Macintosh for a long time. It is also compatible with every model in the Apple II line, the Lisa 2 (Macintosh XL), and even the very rare Apple III.
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The ImageWriter II is compatible with every Macintosh with a serial printer port, going back to the original Macintosh. They both perform and look identical however some case parts are not interchangeable.īoth accept the same AppleTalk add-on card and the ribbons and print heads are the same. The older and heavier model A9M0310 (white) or A9M0320 (gray) and the newer model G0010 (C0090LL/A or C009011/A).
