In my care is a fairly extensive collection of NeXT hardware and software that I'd like to find a new home for. Please read below. I'm accepting offers especially for someone willing to take the whole lot. Items are not listed anywhere else currently and I'd prefer the collection goes to members who care...
A full accounting of what's included will be provided to serious parties.
Firstly is a one of kind cube system (complete) that had a single previous and special owner. No modifications have been made. Those familiar with Apple and NeXT will know who Mike Paquette is (original NeXTer and holds many patents around software support for the Dimension board, and Quartz). This was one of his cubes that I acquired from him when I lived in CA, his name is even written on the scsi cable inside. The cube has (of course) a Dimension board installed by Mike and is otherwise complete and in good condition. In recent years it has been stored in a sturdy case that will come with it if you want it.
Secondly, I have a NeXT slab system that was owned by Juerg Beringer of Lawrence Berkeley National Labs (complete collection with software, manuals and other items including a very rare, never worn NeXT computer sweatshirt). According to Juerg, this workstation performed some of the earliest work in particle physics. I acquired this collection from Juerg in 2016 and is also physically unmodified from when I acquired it.
Both systems are in great condition. The slab comes in the original box.
In addition, I have several other items that I acquired from Rob Blessin over the years including some ultra rare new old stock items like a cube power supply, RAM modules, and NeXT printer in box, that I would like to bundle if interested.
Items are in Boise, ID. I may be willing to hand deliver to CA or a neighboring state (or perhaps meet half way) depending on the buyer's interest.
Contact me for more information or to make an offer.
Thank you,
Josh
Hello Josh: I'm interested in the lot of course! PM sent. Best Regards Rob Blessin