What to do with old computers

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Apr 2006, 3:25 pm

#473992

What do you peoples do with the old computers.

just clearing the desk and i have on oldie that is good for internet conection but not a hope for games etc

Before i dump it in the upcomming council clean up is there anywhere/one that recycles these things???

barry

Futue te ipsum!!!

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 · 10 Apr 2006, 3:35 pm

#473993

Maybe call your local IT people? (YellowPages or something)

If not, EgeWorks could help you out... he's an IT dude! :P

warb gimme some butter im on a roll.....

1,983 posts · joined May 2003 · 10 Apr 2006, 3:44 pm

#473997

freecycle.org 🙂

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 10 Apr 2006, 3:51 pm

#474001

Barry.. What is it? I'm always looking for old P1's and P2's to use for customer premise equipment.. Does it have a Lan card?.. I have a client at Padstow that needs a warehouse computer..

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Apr 2006, 3:53 pm

#474004

Ummmm...........an old IBM 200.

I used it as a internet connection

just dont have the space.

Comes with a 14" and 17" monitors

Comes with an inbuilt networking card.

interested??

Futue te ipsum!!!

StenGuns Veteran Volks Folk

2,147 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 10 Apr 2006, 4:04 pm

#474008

On second thoughts, i just looked at all the ones I've got here and don't really have a use.. Sorry

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 10 Apr 2006, 7:17 pm

#474113

I'd nab it off you if I lived in sydney... cos thats just what I do :P..collect them!

Seems a waste to have them thrown out! 😂

But yeah.. I dunno...people still buy em... you could flog it off for 20 bucks to someone who is looking for a machine just to get them started... elderly people on pentions often opt for a cheap secondhand machine as a first computer to get them into the world of tech... just to see if they like... 🙂

or, as warb said... freecycle.org...tis great! 👍

Hey speaking of computers, Adam...if ya happen to come thru this thread... just wonderin if ya got my email about the G3... still interested? 🙂

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1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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1,102 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 10 Apr 2006, 7:28 pm

#474120

have you seen the movie office space ??

gravity wont get you high

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 10 Apr 2006, 7:33 pm

#474121

They make good anchors.

If u wire it up correctly in the wrong way, it can also make nice light shows, as my ex-harvey norman bro states.

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Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 10 Apr 2006, 7:38 pm

#474123

heheh...its fun to throw the monitor down a steep driveway if it doesnt work... youd be syrpriised how much of a walloping you need to give a seemingly fragile CRT monitor before the tube smashes.... took me a few tumbles down the driveway, a swinging rouund by the cord slamming onto the cement, and numerous blows from a sledgehammer before it finally broke! :duh

The toaster met the same fate... 🤘

Damn I'm a destructive little prick! 👍

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 · 10 Apr 2006, 7:48 pm

#474126

Lol. I'm glad they don't break. Everytime i get pissed off at the computer, i'm talking really pissed, i dig my knuckles right into the CRT, and i wallop it hard !!! knuckles dry, cracked bruised afterwould.

I'm not that much of a psyko.... Its just about once every 2 months. Can u really blame me.... Lol.

Hmm, gives me an idea for a thread.

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New engine in process: 94mm p&bs, 74mm C/w chomol Crank, 35.5x39 SP heads, turbo. Wierd combo, hopeful torque monsta!

bus914 Custom Title Time!

1,230 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Apr 2006, 8:00 pm

#474139

Bizarre wrote:Ummmm...........an old IBM 200.

Excellent base for a Linux router

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Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,787 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 10 Apr 2006, 8:19 pm

#474156

Schmo

You coming to the Nats??

Futue te ipsum!!!

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 10 Apr 2006, 8:22 pm

#474160

www.classicgaming.com - build a mame machine and re-live the 'fish and chip shop' days of the 80's...defender, galaxians, centepede, continental circus, 1941....if not give it to a high school for their senior VET IT, then they can trash it and install Linux on it etc.,

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HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 10 Apr 2006, 8:40 pm

#474178

I don't need it but some else might like to get into the game...

I get my hands on heaps of toss outs, from 5 or six can usually build up one or two machines for the local special schools. They are always appreciative.

shaihulud Custom Title Time!

1,448 posts · joined Nov 2005 · 11 Apr 2006, 6:26 am

#474395

Offer it to the local school. There are lots of kids from families with limited funds, who need a homework computer. It would be put to good use. If it does not have a printer thay can put their work onto a floppy and the school will print it for them.

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 11 Apr 2006, 10:14 pm

#474768

they make good music players..

dont need a fast chip.

get a big arse hard disc for it and copy all of your cd's music etc onto it and get a nice surround sound system.

spray paint it black.

make a big playlist and put it on random.

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Dub-Buggier Seriously Crusin Dubber

157 posts · joined May 2004 · 11 Apr 2006, 10:57 pm

#474786

i am all for the juke box machine idea
jam it in the garage with some odd job speakers and when the fans burn out from the dust recycle it ( or install some more $5 fans.)

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 12 Apr 2006, 11:48 am

#474915

Bizarre wrote:Schmo

You coming to the Nats??

Heheh...nah mate, sorry!... I'm too lazy...and I hate Sydney traffic...tis a pain in the ass trying to negotiate that hole with a Kombi... 😂 :P

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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vwpete Commited Dubber

61 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 12 Apr 2006, 2:17 pm

#474949

Be a sport and donate it to a MAC user, Stand back and watch as said user freaks out at the increase in raw power and those extra mouse buttons.

🙂

VwPete

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 12 Apr 2006, 2:28 pm

#474951

Oi!...WATCH IIIIIIIT! :vader

Oh.. and it's Mac... not MAC... :P

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

urban_myth Officially Full-On Dubber

354 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 12 Apr 2006, 2:35 pm

#474953

yes, dont start the whole Mac vs PC debate. I would be so much happier if apple dominated the computer market. The software for the mac is generally written much better than software for windows so that the mac requires less raw power to run faster than a PC.

HotRodMatt If it\'s old or rare - cut it!

3,616 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 12 Apr 2006, 3:18 pm

#474970

urban_myth wrote:yes, dont start the whole Mac vs PC debate. I would be so much happier if apple dominated the computer market. The software for the mac is generally written much better than software for windows so that the mac requires less raw power to run faster than a PC.

Don't you love people who say don't start this... then go straight into it themselves.

vwpete Commited Dubber

61 posts · joined Jun 2005 · 12 Apr 2006, 4:16 pm

#474977

ya have 2 giggle,

I find you can pritty much always tell if a person is a Mac user and if I carn't, I try not to embarrass them by asking!

VwPete

david Custom Title Time!

1,013 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 12 Apr 2006, 6:42 pm

#475030

they aint worth a lot ,i went to an army auction the other week and there was computers lots every where ,1 lot of 8 pallets (yes 8 pallets) of computers screens printers etc etc etc went for $60

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2,078 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 12 Apr 2006, 7:00 pm

#475038

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Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 12 Apr 2006, 9:54 pm

#475176

urban_myth wrote:yes, dont start the whole Mac vs PC debate. I would be so much happier if apple dominated the computer market. The software for the mac is generally written much better than software for windows so that the mac requires less raw power to run faster than a PC.

This man, he speak the word of God! :jesus

Amen brother! 👍

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
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buzzbox Seriously Crusin Dubber

149 posts · joined Dec 2005 · 13 Apr 2006, 8:23 pm

#475576

Anybody wants an OLD computer..I've got a Tandy 600 laptop (april, 1985)
Might make a handy clock, or boat anchor...
http://www.obsoletecomputermuseum.org/m600/

Super Mega Bonuses- Floppy disc drive. LCD screen. Beige.

bog'n'grumble

Schmoburger Baywindow Mafia Godfather and Cement-Shoe Fitter

2,185 posts · joined Oct 2005 · 13 Apr 2006, 8:36 pm

#475587

ooooooooooooh!!!..FLOPPY DRIVE!!!

Tell me tho... does it those new fangled 3.5" floppy's, or the good old 5.25" ones??? :P

I hear chicks don't dig 3.5" floppies much! 😂

1976 Kombi Trakka camper, "Buttercup"... driver.
1976 Beluxe Microbus, "Saphir"... resto.
1974 Kombi panelvan, "George"... shed.
1974 Superbug, "Schmeetle"... resto.
[img]http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b366/c

crewcabconnection Being Sid James

1,922 posts · joined Apr 2003 · 13 Apr 2006, 10:59 pm

#475673

Vintage computers are getting collectable. Have been for a while. Early Apples get good money if they come with original packaging. Apple Newtons are also worth money now. Acorns and BBC Micros are great for kids right up to year 10. They are simple, and with Basic, they get a great grasp of programming. (emulators work well too). Early PCs are worthless. CRT fishbowls are worthless. A working PC with some form of windows are great for kids doing IT VET, as this course if competency based, so they have to be able to pull one apart and rebuild it ... so if a local high school offers VET IT, then they could make use of an old PC, but doubt they'd want the monitor. Printers are worthless, especially as Colour Lasers are sub 500 these days.

It is a trend (and I have a friend in the UK who sells on eBay) to get an old machine and fit a mini-itx motherboard and redo to make a PC. The yanks like them a lot - they make great receptions toys. (http://www.mini-itx.com/) - check out the mad toys and cigar box PCs...

Also 'Game and Watch' handhelds are highly collected, as are Atari Woodies...ROM games are collectable too - but you need the box to make them worth while.

Simon (MB Games) and Texas Instruments Speak and Spell - and Speak and Maths are getting good money now - but check the 'edition' later ones are not as well made or desirable. Early calculators are worth collecting, as are LED Watches.

The great thing about collecting vitage electronica - is that it's plentyful and affordable. As an IT teacher, I use old machines - as it makes kids think more - XP does everything on auto pilot, to the point that when it doesn't work, it's too hard for kids to problem solve, as they usually have no real idea of how it's working (or not).

Software for vintage micros is all over the internet, and if you do have kids in year 9/10 who are starting out, then using BASIC is a good idea as its a simple language to learn and then if/when they extend to something like Visual Basic - the favourite choice for HSC programming tasks, they will have a better entry point.

If you've got early VIC20's C64s, Game and Watch, Apple Classics, Speak and Spells or Atari Woodies, let me know ... and do check out the mini-itx site, there are some very cool projects ... it's not that hard to turn a toy VW into a PC!

(and Macs are better than PCs) - Massive clock speak = heat and limits the number of processes the CPU can do in any given cycle, which is why Macs run faster off lower clock speeds - horse power without torque is pointless.

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