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>> FORWORD
 Please don't make any assumptions, but READ the (full) accompanying text – and look at (all) the photos "very carefully" to avoid disappointments.

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 “Macintosh SE WORKSTATION BUNDLE” packed with installed software and games of yesteryear", ready to use – and to give you a glimp of Apple's history.

The RARE late-eighties computer bundle has two floppy drives (the default was only one) and an external 20SC Apple-hard disk. All items are refurbished and in working order.

Furthermore. As a free gift you get the RARE (and hard-to-find) "world-famous" pixel-art picture of "Stef Jobs" (it's waiting for you on the hard disk).

The "all-in-one computer" SE alone (without external hard disk) sold by Apple between 1987 and 1990 would still have cost a fortune today: $ 3,900, or about $ 8,400 in 2019 dollars.

// SOME HISTORY
The SE was an attempt at creating a Mac for businesses. And while it looked much the same as the original 1984 Macintosh, it included some impressive improvements under the hood in terms of processing power.

The SE, was the first compact Macintosh with an internal HARD DRIVE, Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) for keyboard and mouse connections, and longer life thanks to the addition of a cooling FAN. The fact that in 2023 the computer still functions as before (35 years later!), proves that this design was very successful!

The SE is seen as a big improvement on its predecessor - the Macintosh PLUS (20% performance improvement). By the way, the "SE" in Macintosh SE stands for "System Expansion". 

I’m certainly not alone in my Mac SE love, either. A Mac SE sat on Jerry’s desk for the first few seasons of Seinfeld, before it was superseded by a PowerBook Duo, a Macintosh 6100 and finally a Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh.

// 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. See pictures.

// ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST & 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 (original expired) soldered battery (that can leak and damage the computer) is replaced by a battery holder.

– RECAPPING: all necessary electrolytic capacitors are replaced!
In general, the weak point of a "SE" (after 30 years) is that the sound no longer works. The sounds of this specific "SE" still works as the result of the recapping;

Note:

– Both internal floppy drive works like a charm (formatting and reading disks). That is unique! But the "EJECT mechanism" fails. You need to use the famous paperclip method to eject floppies.

// GERM-FREE APPLE DESIGN-KEYBOARD (M2980) & ADB SQUARED MOUSE (G5431)
The Macintosh comes with the accompanying "Apple Design Keyboard" and "ADB mouse" (the collectable SQUARED version). 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. 

FYI:
(Mistakenly) some pictures show another Apple Keyboard and Mouse (I was cleaning the right ones at the moment of picturing) . 

// SOFTWARE & GAMING PACK
This 100 % working, professionally checked “Vintage” bundle includes “working software”. 

The following RARE software (and games) are installed on the hard disk (English versions): 

// APPLICATIONS
– MacWrite;
– MacDraw;
– MacPaint ;
– etc

+ some card GAMES

There is space on the hard disk to install other RETRO applications & Games.

>> 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 the original RARE external "Apple 20 SC MB hard disk" (important: no setup alterations are done!) 

This bundle includes:
– the Macintosh SE [ with original "working" 20MB SCSI hard drive ];
– ADB Apple Design Keyboard (Model M2980) with cable, assembled in Ireland);
– Apple Desktop Mouse II (one Button Vintage ADB), Model: G5431, made in Ireland;
– Original Apple Power cables (European);
– RETRO software & games installed on de hard disk;
– The "world-famous" pixel-art picture of "Stef Jobs".

The Macintosh SE 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 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 SEs that are typically sold have several cracks. This specimen has no single crack in the plastic (= rare!). 

– Model Number: M5011 (assembled in Ireland) – Serial Number: #C709072M5010;
– Total Memory: 1 MB;
– System Software 6 (English version);
– Date on Analog Board = 1986, 87 (= a very early SE board). 

// IMPORTANT
As these are "vintage items", they are being sold as. Normal signs of use and wear (some scratches). But as an experienced connoisseur I can guarantee that these items are in VERY GOOD condition (always keeping in mind their age > 35 years old!). The numerous images are part of the meticulous description. Thus: judge yourself!

Important!
The Mac SE was the first Apple computer to have a cooling fan. However. This fan has a distinguish sound. Don't buy this Mac if you think that "this specific fan sound" will be a problem. However, as an Apple connaisseur, I think the "distinguish sound" adds to the historical value of this item. It's the Harley-Davidson of Macintoshes ;)

 // 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 (not-even) "yellowing"*. The bromine yellowing is not even. I mean. Some parts age differently.

Take into account the fact that the plastic case shows "some stains" en "cosmetical imperfections" that are unfortunately difficult to capture. But they are there!

 Please, if you find the aforementioned "stains" and "imperfections" a problem, it is recommended that you do NOT bid on this item. Again … the yellowed plastic* is not easy to capture on camera. 

FYI/
Experienced collectors love the "aging-bromine-yellowing". You can compare it with "patina" on vintage furnitures. For connoisseurs it transforms the-surface-of-a-piece from the ordinary to the exceptional – and it tells a story … and brings on the appeal of objects that show their age openly. But again … it is important to know that this specific Mac has PATINA.

// PACKAGING & SHIPPING
The SE 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 this legendary SE! 
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 ;)

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