[Coco] Model Number Confusion

[Darren A]

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

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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 --
>