[Coco] Re: [Color Computer] South West Technical Products (SWTP) Vintage Computer System Model 6800 sold

[Davey Brain]

Neil Morrison wrote:
> 
> 
>  http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5131314393
> 
> "This is a South Western Technical Products (SWTP) Vintage Computer System
> Model 6800 with LOADS of Documentation, Software, Components and
> Accessories! Included is a lot of software packages on cassette.... "
> 
> Winning bid:  US $1,575.00
> 
> Ay Caramba!
> 
> NM
> 

Neil,
I had one of these I was *GIVEN* for free (actually I asked to haul 
away) at a swap meet in Akron in the early '90s. The same guy gave me an 
S100 system complete with dual 8" drives (some "Phoenix" brand comes to 
mind?). My SWTP system even came with several processor cards including 
a later 6809 CPU card and it booted the Flex op sys quite well. I used a 
"Freedom" terminal that came with it and the S100 system. I believe the 
SWTP had an SS50 bus?

Unfortunately, in a rough breakup of a 6 1/2 year relationship, it and 
my entire computer collection became a casualty (under a sledgehammer, 
no lie!). After watching eBay a long time (and seeing this auction) I'd 
have to say my collection would probably be worth at least $5,000 or 
more today. Too bad it was reduced to rubble by an insane person. Truly 
hell hath no fury like a lover scorned...

WarpDavey
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