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. 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 $10,120 in 2024). 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, 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. VINTAGE HARD DISK: all configuration is done. So the mac boots up immediately. APPLE DESIGN KEYBOARD & APPLE MOUSE The Macintosh comes with the accompanying AppleDesign keyboard and squared mouse. Those objects alone are already worth a fortune on auction websites. Be aware that the Operating System (System 7) and all applications and games are "English"! A install of SYSTEM PRO 7 (after a hard disk check-up), including the installation of: APPLICATIONS – MacWrite 2; – MacDraw; – MacPaint 2; – Microsoft Works (Word, Database, Spreadsheet, Communications); – etc INFORMATION This includes: – the Macintosh SE/30 [ with "original" working SC 40 hard drive ]; – Apple Design Keyboard; – Apple Desktop Mouse (one Button Vintage squared ADB); – Power cable (European); – Lots of rare RETRO software & games installed on de hard disk; 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); – Total Memory: 4 MB; – System Software Z1-7.1 (English version); Furthermore. Be aware. All mechanical parts (including 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 35 year old machine. The speed is therefore corresponding.
 – In addition, the SE/30s that are typically sold have several cracks. This specimen has no single crack in the plastic. That's unique! 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"*. 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/30 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.