The SE/30 is the fastest and most expandable monochrome compact Mac and is considered by many fans of Apple hardware to be the best Mac of all time. – quote by EveryMac Being an Apple enthusiast, I have collected RARE and VALUABLE hardware and software for my co-sentimental Apple companions. The lucky Macintosh Apple enthusiast can supplement his/her collection with this legendary collector's item: the FASTEST original Macintosh; namely the “Macintosh SE/30” packed with "tons of pre-installed software and games of yesteryear", ready to use – and to give you a glimp of Apple's history. Furthermore. As a free gift you get the RARE (and hard-to-find) "world-famous" pixel-art picture of "Steve Jobs" (it's waiting for you on the hard disk). This "all-in-one computer" SE/30 sold by Apple between 1989 and 1991 would still have cost a fortune today: US $4,369 (equivalent to $9,120 in 2021). // SOME HISTORY When you picture the ideal 1980s Macintosh, the Macintosh SE/30 is likely the machine that comes to mind. And for good reason! It is arguably the GREATEST of the classic black-and-white compact Macs. Even the hard-core Mac fan would admit that the computer’s earliest incarnations (128k, Plus, SE) were exciting, largely because of what it had the potential to deliver. The first users fell in love with a "romantic idea" of the machine. However, it wasn’t until the SE/30 that the Mac hit its stride. In everything from the elegance of its OS to its sheer hardware horsepower, this computer faced few rivals. The SE/30 boasted a 16-MHz 68030 processor, a 80MB hard drive, sufficient RAM and a 1.4MB SuperDrive, too. Furthermore, the SE/30 truly showed its strength when "System 7" arrived in 1991. This workhorse of a computer was to be found in offices, research labs and homes throughout the first half of the 1990s. The Mac SE/30 also made its TV-appearance in the early seasons of Seinfeld. // IMPORTANT – WHY BUY FROM ME? (instead of other sellers) I am a Mac user from way back in the Legacy Era. I offer Vintage Apple computers as I would buy them myself. My admiration for Steve Jobs' legacy is so great that I want the Macs I sell, to stand "the test of time". Furthermore I only sell items I have "passion" for. Hardware-wise, all my sold computers are completely disassembled, cleaned – and, if necessary, repaired – in order to extend their lifespan. In fact, the Motherboard and Logicboard of this specific Macintosh Computer are RECAPPED. So you can enjoy this machine for the next decades to come. // ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST, BATTERY ACID & RECAPPING – DUST: the inside of a 30-year-old computer looks the same as "the collection-container of a vacuum cleaner" (read: a dust bunny). And as you know "dust" can ruin your electronics; – LEAKS: 30-year-old batteries will someday leak, causing irreversible damage to the computer. The old battery is removed and replaced by a brand-new battery; – RECAPPING: all necessary electrolytic capacitors are replaced! In general, the weak point of a "SE/30" (after 30 years) is that the sound no longer works. The sounds of this specific "SE/30" still works as the result of the recapping; – REFURBISHED: the floppy drive is refurbished. This includes "floppy drive lubrication". Therefore the "internal floppy drive" works like a charm (formatting, reading and writing disks and of-course ejecting*). Usually the "EJECT* mechanism" fails. So the famous paperclip method is NOT needed for this Mac! Long-Story Short. Computers from other vendors may look the same on the outside. I can guarantee you that the inside is very different! So if you want to enjoy your investment for as long as possible, choosing "wisely" is advisable. // GERM-FREE APPLE KEYBOARD II (M0487) & MOUSE (M2706) The Macintosh comes with the accompanying Apple keyboard II and ADB mouse II. Those objects alone are already worth a fortune on auction websites. The keyboard (and mouse) are completely disassembled and cleaned professionally (see pictures). In my opinion it is my responsibility (as a seller) to provide a Germ-Free keyboard (a 2018 study found that 96% of the keyboards were contaminated with bacteria). So, I think we can agree that nobody wants a nasty, infected keyboard. This 100 % working, professionally checked “Vintage” bundle includes “working software*”. Extra information: ALL KEYS WORK! (lot of vintage ADB keyboard's don't fully work – this one is "fully repaired")! FYI: below one "foot" is missing (this is NOT visible and has no drawbacks) > see picture. // CUSTOMIZE YOUR SET-UP: ENGLISH or FRENCH KEYBOARD Choose an English or French keyboard (English = the default!) Although "English" (QWERTY) keyboard is the default, I thought it was time to serve my "French"-speaking Apple colleagues too. You can also choose the exceptional AZERTY keyboard instead. "French-speaking Apple fans" … this is your chance ;) Send me a message "immediately after payment" if you are interested in this computer – but with a an AZERTY keyboard instead. When NOT receiving a message (immediately after payment), I will ship the default ENGLISH keyboard. Be aware that the Operating System (System 7) and all applications and games are ALWAYS "English"! // SOFTWARE & GAMING PACK The following RARE software (and games) are installed on the hard disk (English versions): A clean install of SYSTEM PRO 7 (after a hard disk check-up), including the installation of: // APPLICATIONS – Adobe Photoshop 1 (the first version! = rare); – Adobe Illustrator 1.1 (the first version! = rare); – Aldus Pagemaker U.S. version 2.0a = rare; – MacWrite 2; – MacDraw; – MacPaint 2; – Microsoft Works (Word, Database, Spreadsheet, Communications); – Microsoft Excel; – Hypercard; – TeachText, – Calculator +; – etc // GAMES – Stratego – Mac Pong II – Tetris – Macman 2.0 (= Pac-man) – Klondike 5.1 (= Card Game Solitaire) – Star Wars (shooting game) – Blackjack 4.0 – Brickles 2.0 – Hangman – Yahtzee – Mystery Box – Lago >> Disclaimer: The computer only includes software & games that is classified as "abandonware" (= from the Public Domain, distributed over the internet and available freely, easily and readily). The software is supplied "free of charge" as a free service (for the retro-computing fan). // MORE INFORMATION This model comes with an original Apple 80 SCSI MB hard disk (important: no setup alterations are done!) This bundle includes: – the Macintosh SE/30 [ with "working" 80 MB SCSI hard drive, assembled in Ireland ]; – Apple Keyboard II (Model M0487, Made in Ireland); – coiled cable for Apple Keyboard; – Apple Desktop Mouse (one Button Vintage ADB), Model: M2706; – Original Apple Power cable (European); – Lots of rare RETRO software & games installed on de hard disk; – The "world-famous" pixel-art picture of "Stef Jobs". The Macintosh SE/30 has the following built-in ports: – 2x ADB (Apple Desktop Bus) port; – DB-19 floppy drive port – DB-25 SCSI port – serial modem port; – serial printer port – sound output. The SE/30 marks a crucial phase in Apple's computer line. And that makes this Apple Computer extremely RARE and EXCEPTIONAL … and therefore a good investment. In addition, the SE/30s that are typically sold have several cracks. This specimen has no single crack in the plastic. – Model Number: M5119 (assembled in Ireland); serial number: #CK00600XKAT – Total Memory: upgraded to the maximum capacity of 8 MB; – Upgraded 80 MB SCSI hard disk; – System Software Z1-7.1 (English version); – Manufactured: stamp date case: 15 JAN 1990. // VINTAGE COMPUTER EXPECTATIONS Vintage Macintosh computers that are typically sold are very "yellowed" and have lots of cracks. Except for some normal (after 30-years) tiny imperfections, this MAC is in excellent condition! Furthermore. This specimen was used in a UV light poor and smoke free environment. Therefore: it is still considerably GRAY. However, please have realistic expectations when buying a vintage computer. As these are "vintage items", they are being sold as. Normal signs of use and wear. But as an experienced connoisseur I can guarantee that these items are in VERY GOOD to EXCELLENT condition (always keeping in mind their age). The numerous images are part of the meticulous description. Thus: judge yourself! Be aware. All mechanical parts (including hard drive, fan, floppy disk, etc) make more noice than you are use to, compared with modern equipment. But this is “normal” behavior. Obviously this is a 30 year old machine. The speed is therefore corresponding. // IMPORTANT – A NOTE ON YELLOWED PLASTICS! Some words on the yellowing. Old computer cases are made of ABS plastics which contain at that time "bromine". The element bromine reacts over the time of years with UV light and causes some (not-always-even) "yellowing"*. Some sellers "Retr0bright" their computers with chemicals. I am totally agains "Retr0brighting", because it causes structural changes in the plastic, it's not permanent – and it devalues historical items! So pay attention when buying retro-computers (alarm bells should ring when the case is to "gray"). Please, if you find little "yellowing" a problem, it is recommended that you do NOT bid on this item. Bytheway: the yellowed plastic is not easy to capture on the photos. Luckily, this specific computer was used un a UV-low class room. It remained quite "gray". // PACKAGING & SHIPPING The SE/30 bundle is packaged securely and carefully for safe shipment. Moreover, this bundle is shipped INSURED because of its precious value. Because of the precious content extra attention is paid to the CUSTOM packaging. This extra cost is included in the shipping price. "One More Thing" – Steve Jobs quote Don't miss this unique opportunity. Great opportunities don't come everyday! Let the bidding begin … for the Best-Mac-of-all-Time: the SE/30! My all-time favourite Macintosh. "One More Thing" When in doubt, check my positive customer reviews ;) (… because there are some "copycats" out there who copy my style/text and pretend to be me). There is only one "VISENTO"! That's me ;)