Article 21019 of comp.sys.apple2: Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2 Path: winternet.com!news.cinenet.net!sun.cais.com!ringer.cs.utsa.edu!swrinde!elroy.jpl.nasa.gov!netline-fddi.jpl.nasa.gov!nntp-server.caltech.edu!news.ridgecrest.ca.us!owens!croton From: Cyrus Roton Subject: Re: Resellers Addresses In-Reply-To: X-Sender: croton@owens X-Nntp-Posting-Host: owens Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Message-ID: Sender: usenet@ridgecrest.ca.us (Ridgenet Usenet admin) Organization: RidgeNet - SLIP/PPP Internet, Ridgecrest, CA. (619) 371-3501 References: Mime-Version: 1.0 Date: Tue, 13 Jun 1995 17:41:41 GMT Lines: 139 On Mon, 12 Jun 1995, Sande Blumenthal wrote: > Experts, one and all! Hear Yea. I am requesting from this group information: > > Names and/or telephone numbers/ and if I'm lucky email addresses(?) > for Resellers of IIe, IIC and IIGs machines. > Sources of Hardware & Software Newcomers to the Apple and Macintosh computing usually are unaware of the sources of hardware, software, parts, and service. It is not so bad for the Mac users, since there are stores which stock hardware and software for the Mac. But, the Apple users f ind that there are almost no stores offering Apple software or hardware. There are a number of mail order sources, but, for the Apple users, it can be hard to find the names and addresses. For the Mac users, there are several publications, and these list the vendors. Anyway, here are some you need to know about: ----------------------------------------------------- Memory Plus Distributors: 7902 E. Pierce St. Scottsdale, AZ 85257 (602) 820-8819 The cover letter for the catalog states that Memory Plus is committed to "Apple Forever".Here are some items listed: Mouse, Joy Stick, SCSI Cards, Hard Drives, Floppy Drives, Memory Cards, Switch Boxes, Cables, Keyboards, IIe Enhancement Kits, Power Su pply, Printer Cards. ------------------------------------------------------ Shreve Systems: 1200 Marshall St. Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 424-3791 Shreve stocks parts or Macintosh, Apple II, IBM, and others. They have both new and used equipment, and the prices are relatively low. They offer computers, keyboards, monitors, disk drives, printers, power supplies, interface cards, etc.. Also, Shreve has a parts exchange program. ------------------------------------------------------ Pre-Owned Electronics 205 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730 (800) 274-5343 Pre-Owned is another source of Mac and Apple II parts at attractive prices. The offer complete systems, components, and a parts exchange. ---------------------------------------------------- Software Excitement 6475 Crater Lake Hwy Central Point, OR 97502 (800) 444-5457 S.E. is a source of "user supported" software (read that as "shareware"), for Apple II, Mac, IBM, Commodore, and Amiga. Prices are $3.99 per disk (5.25 inch) (add $1 for 3.5), or $2.99 a variety of software categories, such as Business, Education, Game s, Utilities, etc., and have a GS section in the catalog.. Also, they have some accessories, such as ribbons, diskettes, disk notcher, etc.. ------------------------------------------------------ The Apple Resource Center 1014 Central Way Tracy, CA 95376 (209) 832-4300 (800) 753-0114 TARC is a source of hard-to-find Apple II related hardware, including Silentype printers, interfaces, and maybe even the special thermal paper. George Goldsmit, who runs this 'Storefront Museum' really knows his hardware. He also has a collection of 5.2 5" Apple II and /// software, freeware and commercial. ------------------------------------------------------ B & R Computer Services. P.O.Box 7195 San Diego, CA 92167-0195 (619) 225-8281. R & R sales used Apple and Macintosh computers, printers and related items. They offer repairs and upgrades, file conversion, and data recovery. Also, they sell software, some of it hard-to-find items for oldcintosh models, such as the Apple III and the Mac 128K. ------------------------------------------------------ ALLTECH Electronic Company 602 Garrison St Oceanside, CA 92054 (800) 995-7773 Alltech is a source for parts, service, hardware, and software, both for Apple II and Mac. Also, they have a supply of hard to find user manuals and owner manuals. ----------------------------------------------------- Big Red Computer Club 423 Norfolk Ave Norfolk, NE 68701-5234 (402) 379-4680 Big Red is a source of software for the Apple II. Membeship is $9.95/yr and includes a subscription to a newsletter. ----------------------------------------------------- Educational Resources 1550 Executive Drive Elgin, IL 60123 (800) 624-2926 I have not talked with Educational Resources, but I assume this to be a source of educational software. ------------------------------------------------------ Graduate Ltd 7380 Clairmont Mesa Blvd Suite 101 San Diego, CA 92111 (619) 569-5995 Grad. Ltd ioftware for the Apple, Mac, and IBM. ------------------------------------------------------ Mindplay Dept W93 P.O. Box 35491 Tucson, AZ 85740 (800) 221-7911 Mindplay publishes educational and entertainment software for Apple & Macintosh. No new Apple software is being produced, but they still have a stock. They make direct sales and they distribute to other venders.Their products apply to Aple II, Mac, and MS DOS. ------------------------------------------------------- Quality Computers P.O. Box 665 St Claire Shores, MI 48080 (800) 777-3642 Q.C. offers hardware and software for both Apple and Mac. They offer a variety of software, including educational, from a variety of publishers. Also, tech support on AppleWorks 4.0. ------------------------------------------------------- Sun Remarketing P.O. Box 4059 Logan UT 84321 (800) 821-3221 Sun offers Apple and Mac hardware , parts, and service. Low prices on refurbished equipment. -----------------------------------------------------stitute (619) 931-8111 SRI is a Disk-of-the-Month club for Apple and Mac. They have a catalog of back issues. A lot of OLD stuff, but some good stuff too. ------------------------------------------------------ Laser Computer Repairs If you own a laser 128 or other Laser-brand components, you can get parts and repairs for your system from CDA, Box 16046, Wichita, Kansas 67216, (316) 262-4200. ---------------------------------------- Applied Engeneering PCT help ABC Direct 18777 Midway #309 Dallas, TX 75287 (214) 306 5494 1 800 481 6782 abcdirect@aol.com They are also looking into the possibility of making the GAL chip set for TWGS available. I'm not sure how feasible this is at this point, as I seem to remember someone at AE mentioning that the chips were copy protected. I would encourage those of us stranded at 7MHz to pester ABC Direct about this. :) ---------------------