[NTLK] Help wanted with vintage handheld computer collection!

[Dave Shevett]

Hi Wendy, I"m sorry to hear of Rick's passing.  I do collect PDAs and
handhelds, so please feel free to contact me off-list and I'd be happy to
talk to you about the collection and help you find homes for things.

I also have some tools that can help you list what's available and get the
message out.

Feel free to ping me at shevett at pobox.com and I'll see if I cna help!

 -d

On Fri, Oct 17, 2025 at 6:53 PM Richard Plume <rplume at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello!
>
> I don't know if anyone on this list remembers Rick Plume, or if there are
> folks in the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area.  Rick was active in this group
> years ago but I believe less so in more recent years.  Rick passed away
> fairly unexpectedly last year and I am his widow, Wendy.  I haven't
> unsubscribed his email from the group (yet), as I'm hoping that maybe
> someone might be able to offer me some assistance...
>
> In going through Rick's belongings I've found a fair volume of vintage
> handheld computers/PDA's.  I thought there might be some Newtons, but I
> don't think there are.  However, there are quite a few NEC MobilePro 700's
> and peripherals/parts, and some are in the box. There is also an assortment
> of small Palm computers and similar devices, and peripherals.
>
> I am far from a "techie", so I don't know how any of it works or what goes
> with what.  Additionally I have a carton full of random cords and chargers
> and am not sure if some of them go with these devices.  I have no idea
> whether they are in working order, although I suspect at least some if not
> many are, and there appear to be parts as well.  In the case of the
> MobilePro 700's some look complete in the box.
>
> I suspect that perhaps there might be some of you "Newton folks" who, like
> Rick did, also have an interest in other vintage small computer stuff.  So
> I'm hoping it isn't too much of a long shot to ask if there might be anyone
> in this group who would know about such creatures, or knows of someone who
> might?  Ultimately, are these items that there might be an interest for,
> and if so how can I find a home for them?  Or are they basically just
> electronic waste??
>
> Thanking you in advance and most appreciative of any assistance you could
> offer.
> W.
>
> Wendy Plume
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