[Coco] Model Number Confusion

[Steve Ostrom]

Thanks, Darren.  That makes sense.  Both you and Torsten made the same 
observation, so I'm sure that is the explanation.  There is really no Coco 
with model # 26-3017 or 3017A.  Those are part numbers for the RAM.

-- Steve --



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Darren A" <mechacoco at gmail.com>
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:14 AM
Subject: Re: [Coco] Model Number Confusion


> I'm not sure what the 'A' suffix refers to, but 26-3017 was the
> catalog number for a RAM upgrade.  The Radio Shack technicians would
> apply the extra sticker after performing an upgrade, probably for
> warranty purposes.
>
> Darren
>
> ---
>
> On 7/25/10, Steve Ostrom wrote:
>> I keep collecting Coco stuff, and maintain a very detailed list.  There 
>> is a
>> Coco 1 on eBay right now (230503718010) that is advertised as model
>> 26-3017A.  This is one of the units I don't have in my collection.  But 
>> when
>> I looked carefully at the enlargement photo provided in the eBay ad, the
>> original RS name plate on the bottom says it is a 26-3002A model, which I 
>> do
>> have.  There is a white sticker under that original plate that reads
>> 26-3017A. The eBay ad also mentions this sticker.  This sticker looks
>> official, but has no other identifying marks other than that number. 
>> When
>> the Shack did an upgrade, did they change the model number to indicate to
>> what model the Coco was upgraded?  Is there actually a 26-3017A model 
>> with
>> that nameplate, or is the 26-3017A just an upgrade and never a produced
>> model?
>>
>> Thanks!
>>
>> -- Steve --
>>
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