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Revived IIci
Posted by: Scott Baret on 2010-07-01 17:52:48 This really isn't new hardware, but it feels like it. After sitting idly for the better part of four years, I replaced the power supply in my IIci last night. The replacement is another Astec, which I'm not completely happy about (would prefer a GE that doesn't have the known trickle issue), but at least it works again. I may see if I can work on the old one using some of the directions I've seen floating around online to fix the trickle issue. For now I'm using the power strip technique. I had been meaning to fix this machine for over a year now, but never got around to it. I found a few files from 2005-2006 when I used the computer. It's been in the garage since I got rid of the desk it sat on pre-Mac counter (which only holds two Macs now). For those interested in the specs: 8MB RAM, 80MB hard drive, cache card, Apple ADB Keyboard (original short model), ADB Mouse I. I have it hooked up to a 13" Apple Hi-Res RGB (a Trinitron model). There's a video card inside, but I don't remember which model it is offhand--I know it's an Apple branded card. I'm using "vampire video" for now though. I hooked it up to the same LaserWriter that my PB180c and Classic use. I also got a brand new shrinkwrapped copy of Word 5.1 for it but didn't get around to installing it last night. The big question--shall I send in the registration card? (I didn't with the two other brand new copies of 5.1 I have purchased within the last year).
Posted by: LCGuy on 2010-07-02 14:55:04 Hah, if you already have another couple of complete sets of Word 5.1 (with rego card) i'd fill it out and send it in just for a laugh. I wonder if you'd get a response? 😀
Posted by: Dog Cow on 2010-07-02 15:01:37 Verify the address before you send the card. In Apple's case, the registration cards are addressed to mail stops which haven't existed in over a decade.
Posted by: Scott Baret on 2010-07-04 11:32:17 I do have three complete Word 5.1 sets, all with registration cards. I also have a Win2K Pro with a registration card. I'll verify the address and see what happens!
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