On Sat, Aug 5, 2023, 1:46 PM Bill Gunshannon via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote:
> > On 8/3/2023 3:45 AM, Joshua Rice via cctalk wrote: > > > > I’d still prefer the IMSAI 8080 or SWTPC 6800 though. > > > While I have a couple Apple ]['s I really don't do much with them. Haven't > > even turned one on since I retired from the University in 2015 and they > > came home . > > Wouldn't take an Apple 1 as a gift but I, too, would love to have an IMSAI > > and a SWTPC 6800. > > > But...because the apple I is so valuable people have been motivated to produce really nice replica motherboards. The replicas give many the chance to experience the Apple I at a reasonable price, thanks indirectly to those willing to pay for the real thing. Otherwise we'd probably never get to use one. It's fun to find original parts and sockets to try to get a replica as close as possible to an original. I guess it does not matter how or why it happenend but the Apple I is the ultimate vintage computing collectible. Personally I use my IMSAI somewhat regularly, thats my favorite computer from the mid 70s.
