One of 1st Amiga 500 with Kickstart 1.2, Left C= key & red powerled

[fordp]

Tricky to know if its really one from the first batch without the motherboard revisions though. Commodore was known to re-use parts, I have an A500 like this, that has a Rev5 motherboard, I also had a machine in the 90's without the C= Key and embossed logo but had a Rev 3 (or was it 4?) Motherboard.

In any case, the keyboard and case are rare regardless, I've often thought of selling mine, as it mostly just sits in a box. Generally, my own apathy wins out, and it stays in the box.

I wasn't aware of the G+ Community. Think I'll join that.

Hi Guys,

Just got a question On Google+ Amiga Community regarding the motherboard revision of this Amiga 500.
I share my answer here:

As this is an Amiga from the very first batch of Amiga 500, it must be Revision 3. As the Warranty seal is still intact i can't open it because i want the future buyer to purchase an authentic piece of Amiga history.
According to Sysinfo it has PAL OCS which means Agnus 8371 and Denise 8362.

You can see some pics on my Google Drive link.
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B57i6x7kQcDvfkhTdTF4c0sxdVRqOW1PS2F3ZzJNSDRfNzBQMGczLXlQa3FzcS04bWwzbkk&usp=sharing

[fordp]

Hi fordp,

Even if Commodore reused parts, there other properties to look for.
For example:

• The low serial number 43914 !
  
• The Kickstart version 1.2, according to the site Amigaroms this was introduced in 1986 and replaced by Kickstart 1.3 in 1988.
  

Serial Number is mostly likey a very good indicator, I've never looked closely ast such things, as its not really my thing. Checking, min is ROM 1.2, but Serial CA1010515, Whatever that means..

"As the Warranty seal is still intact i can't open it because i want the  future buyer to purchase an authentic piece of Amiga history."

Darn, all of my Amiga stuff is no longer authentic :confused:

Heh, I think the first order of business for me with new hardware is to take out a screwdriver, I'd make a POOR collector of things meant to be MIB.