http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150059136719This is an auction for a cube on ebay, and it lists as being "Reconditioned". It is being sold by kenjayc, which I am guessing is the same kenjay from in here. So what did you do to it to warrant the "Reconditioned" moniker? It does not appear to be re-painted or repaired from the outside, so I am curious.
Chef
Quote from: "nextchef"So what did you do to it to warrant the "Reconditioned" moniker? It does not appear to be re-painted or repaired from the outside, so I am curious.
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I think that he basically cleaned it.
Inside and out. Not just the Cube, but also the monitor, keyboard, mouse, cables, etc.
I believe he also tested the hard drive, ran maintenance [on it], cleaned up stray files, reorganized the file system, installed applications, set-up the system so that a fresh new owner could navigate through it easily, etc. -
Additionally, I wouldn't be surprised if he adjusted the monitor [brightness / focus] - and then he tested all the hardware components and software applications under 'severe' load for at least 24 hours of constant use.
I also think that he used the term "reconditioned" to differentiate this 'stuff' from what the usual "recycler" [who doesn't really know anything about what NeXT hardware or software is] sells on eBay.
Reconditioned
adj : mended or put in working order; "a reconditioned sewing machine"; "a repaired vacuum cleaner"; "the broken lock is now fixed" [syn: repaired, fixed]
WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
the above says it all
reconditioned = repaired, fixed
I hope the new owner appreciates all the work that was put into it. Mabey "he" should put some of it in the auction description, so all prospective buyers know what was done.
Is "he" going to have any more cubes up for auction in the near future?
Chef
Quote from: "nextime"Reconditioned
adj : mended or put in working order; "a reconditioned sewing machine"; "a repaired vacuum cleaner"; "the broken lock is now fixed" [syn: repaired, fixed]
WordNet ® 2.0, © 2003 Princeton University
the above says it all
reconditioned = repaired, fixed
Reconditioned is such a broad term, hence the request for clarification. Some would think just blowing out the dust and wiping down constitutes reconditioned. Others take the term to mean returned to as close as NOS as possible, while still retaining the majority of the item in question. Some think of it more at the restoration end, where painting and part replacement is ok, as long as it is "period correct" and some of the original is still left.
Reconditioned, refurbished, repaired, can mean very different things to different people. Kenjay has explained thoroughly what he did to the cube, which is what I was wanting to know.
Chef
Quote from: "nextchef"I hope the new owner appreciates all the work that was put into it.
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I don't think it was "work" for him - it was [for him] probably more like love, respect, and the excitement about sharing something so unique and amazing :)
Quote from: "kenjay"Quote from: "nextchef"I hope the new owner appreciates all the work that was put into it.
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I don't think it was "work" for him - it was [for him] probably more like love, respect, and the excitement about sharing something so unique and amazing :)
Nice, kenjay, very nice. Offer a student discount? ;)
Quote from: "conrad"Nice, kenjay, very nice. Offer a student discount? ;)
A student discount?
Sorry, not on Cubes, but - for students [with ID] ... 10% off [Mono] NeXTStations :wink:
Quote from: "kenjay"Quote from: "conrad"Nice, kenjay, very nice. Offer a student discount? ;)
A student discount?
Sorry, not on Cubes, but - for students [with ID] ... 10% off [Mono] NeXTStations :wink:
Ha! A fine deal, but I already have one. Your cube looks beautiful, though; I'm sure it will fetch a good price.