Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: matrix01 on March 07, 2008, 12:05:19 PM
Post by: matrix01 on March 07, 2008, 12:05:19 PM
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200207599563
Nice unit, clean lots of items...
Included (all in original boxes with all original packing materials, manuals, etc...) are a Turbo 040 Cube (3MB RAM, 2.88 floppy drive, 1.4 GB HD) NeXT monochrome monitor, 400 dpi NeXT laser printer, keyboard and mouse. Also has NeXTSTEP release 3 CDs, SoftPC (run PC apps on NeXT), Mathematica and some others. Even has the original sheet of NeXT stickers!
A got to have to any NeXT collection...
Nice unit, clean lots of items...
Included (all in original boxes with all original packing materials, manuals, etc...) are a Turbo 040 Cube (3MB RAM, 2.88 floppy drive, 1.4 GB HD) NeXT monochrome monitor, 400 dpi NeXT laser printer, keyboard and mouse. Also has NeXTSTEP release 3 CDs, SoftPC (run PC apps on NeXT), Mathematica and some others. Even has the original sheet of NeXT stickers!
A got to have to any NeXT collection...
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: mgtremaine on March 07, 2008, 01:42:04 PM
Post by: mgtremaine on March 07, 2008, 01:42:04 PM
:shock: Nice!
-Mike
-Mike
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: helf on March 07, 2008, 02:05:32 PM
Post by: helf on March 07, 2008, 02:05:32 PM
wow... That will sell for a buttload...
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: pentium on March 07, 2008, 03:56:48 PM
Post by: pentium on March 07, 2008, 03:56:48 PM
Wait a sec. I remember that cube (or at least the image).
I was going to get it two years back for $250 + shipping but I never came up with the money in time.
I was going to get it two years back for $250 + shipping but I never came up with the money in time.
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: Thrax on March 07, 2008, 09:33:15 PM
Post by: Thrax on March 07, 2008, 09:33:15 PM
I know its just cardboard, but it just makes the system seem more complete when the original boxes are included :)
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: Nitro on March 08, 2008, 05:29:56 AM
Post by: Nitro on March 08, 2008, 05:29:56 AM
I remember that Cube too. It was for sale here in the forums in August of 2006. Looks like a really clean system.
http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=338
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbergl666/211171263/sizes/l/
http://www.nextcomputers.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=338
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbergl666/211171263/sizes/l/
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: matrix01 on March 13, 2008, 11:19:27 AM
Post by: matrix01 on March 13, 2008, 11:19:27 AM
That's correct, I bought it off someone here, used it for a while, then just have to sell it for space. It is minty fresh, very hard to find them in this pristine condition, with all the original packaging. I ended up paying more than $250 for it.. So, the price that I am asking on eBay is not really for making money, would like to find a nice home for it from someone that appreciates the design, the hardware and the historical value. If it does go for more, of course I will be happy!
I have posted a more recent photo on the listing, a nice close up, there are no blemished, scratches, etc.. on the unit.. again, minty fresh!
eBay for some reason did not like my description, just relisted with a 5 day sale..
I have posted a more recent photo on the listing, a nice close up, there are no blemished, scratches, etc.. on the unit.. again, minty fresh!
eBay for some reason did not like my description, just relisted with a 5 day sale..
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: pentium on March 13, 2008, 05:31:25 PM
Post by: pentium on March 13, 2008, 05:31:25 PM
Holy crow.
I don't see a scratch on the thing!
What next? The MO drive actually works?
I don't see a scratch on the thing!
What next? The MO drive actually works?
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: matrix01 on March 15, 2008, 11:07:54 AM
Post by: matrix01 on March 15, 2008, 11:07:54 AM
Yes, the MO drive actually works, I loaded the boot disk and performed a clean install on the machine when I received it.
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: matrix01 on March 15, 2008, 11:10:18 AM
Post by: matrix01 on March 15, 2008, 11:10:18 AM
One other thing to note, there is no CD drive on the machine, I had to pick up an old Apple 300 CD drive to load the OS. You can still put one in though :shock:
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: pentium on March 15, 2008, 01:21:11 PM
Post by: pentium on March 15, 2008, 01:21:11 PM
Quote from: "matrix01"Yes, the MO drive actually works, I loaded the boot disk and performed a clean install on the machine when I received it.
You have the perfect cube.
Title: NeXT 040 Turbo Cube FS on eBay
Post by: matrix01 on March 18, 2008, 05:14:32 PM
Post by: matrix01 on March 18, 2008, 05:14:32 PM
Sold, looks like the beast will be getting a new home in Denmark.