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Subject: Re: Collector's Corner ..Mattel Computer Chess

Author: Steven Schwartz

Date: 18:33:16 07/11/05

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On July 11, 2005 at 20:45:41, Steve B wrote:

>while the Computer is not rare it is historical in that it was the very first
>computer to use LCD pieces
>
>however the seller errs when he says it was the first portable computer which of
>course it was not
>
>what really gets me is his comment that the computer is in excellent cosmetic
>condition
>
>huh??
>
>this poor Mattel looks like it was included in the sellers weekly wash ,fresh
>out of his washing machine
>
>
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=38266&item=5218280356
>
>Borax Regards
>Steve


I think you are mistaking the reflection of the clousds in the
sky for cosmetic imperfections. In fact in the bottom picture,
you can actually see the outline of the fellow's head in the screen.
It was shot (rather badly) outside.
Steve



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