Comments on: Where to find mouse and keyboard for Mac Plus

Question: Where to find mouse and keyboard for Mac Plus

O9scar — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 17:47:53 -0800

I picked up an abandoned Mac Plus on the sidewalk yesterday, for sentimental reasons. It boots, expecting a floppy. I haven't tried booting it fully yet, but it should work. The screen is wonky, but fixable.

Anyhow, I need to locate a mouse and keyboard, since it lacks them - and it predates ADB (which I do have). Is there an easy (and cheap) source for this, or should I just prowl computer "junk" stores and thrift stores?

By: jjg

jjg — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 17:52:57 -0800

Sun Remarketing has long been a good source of obsolete hardware for Mac aficionados. But these days you may find better prices on eBay.

By: xil

xil — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:07:14 -0800

The word "extortion" comes to mind when looking at Sun Remarketing's price list. I got my Mac Plus for $5 at a yard sale -- the idea of paying $100 for just a keyboard is crazy.

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 18:39:27 -0800

Try this: go the the newsroom of a college newspaper. If it's anything like the dozen or so I've been in, there are piles of outdated Mac peripherals everywhere. Plus, you can easily trade weed or concert tickets for junk they don't use. Seriously.

By: dobbs

dobbs — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 19:08:15 -0800

cpused might be able to help.

By: milovoo

milovoo — Tue, 30 Mar 2004 20:16:42 -0800

Maybe try looking through lowendmac?

By: Slimemonster

Slimemonster — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 00:56:34 -0800

It's already been said, but Ebay should always be an option when you're looking for...stuff.

By: amberglow

amberglow — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 06:11:25 -0800

don't you just need a serial mouse and keyboard? Kensington still sells serial mice, and i bet keyboards too.

By: bondcliff

bondcliff — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 07:23:10 -0800

Two words: Fish Tank

By: xil

xil — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:37:33 -0800

amberglow: The keyboards and mice for extremely old Macs (the original Mac and Mac Plus) use a serial interface, but not the same one as PCs use. So PC serial mice and keyboards won't work.

By: zpousman

zpousman — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:39:54 -0800

I did this once. The Mac Plus had the keyboard and mouse thankfully. But I've gotten rid of the thing, else I'd send you mine. You will have a bitch of a time finding a System 6 Floppy (it's the most recent one that works, System 7 disks are easy, but they won't work) -- even on eBay. Good luck.

Since it's just for fun, plug it into the wall and let the little disk and question mark blink and blink.

By: O9scar

O9scar — Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:56:22 -0800

Actually, Apple gives out 6 and 7, so that isn't a problem. And I still have the use of a PowerMac with a floppy drive.

Also, I might have a lead on (free) Plus peripherals. Thanks for the pointers.