On Jun 6, 4:05=A0am, "Michael J. Mahon"  wrote:
> a2...{at}hotmail.com wrote:
> > On Jun 3, 7:48 am, m...{at}willegal.net wrote:
>
> >>What do you think?
> >>Would the lower price make a difference to you purchasing or not?
> >>Would the more authentic solder tail sockets make a difference to you?
> >>Would the better quality machined sockets make a difference to you?
>
> > I don't think $50 will make a difference to the person plunking down
> > hundreds of dollars for a replica board. You're already selling to a
> > niche segment of hardcore users, in an already small group of
> > hobbyists. The people who buy your board are going to value accuracy,
> > reliability and the ease of assembly over cost. If the reduction were
> > more signicant, and could be accomplished without losing the
> > nostalgia, it would be more worthwhile.
>
> And periodically re-seating the chips for good contact is part of
> the authenticity. =A0;-)
>
> Anyone who values the color of the plastic on the slot connectors
> must certainly value the use of authentic DIP sockets...

I agree. And as someone who has enough surplus 74 series parts around
to build 3 or 4 Apple II's I'd appreciate the option of a 'short form'
kit with only circuit board and more obscure components.

Matt
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