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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2015-01-23, 23:15

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

This afternoon I visited an e-recycling company. They asked me to provide some training on vintage computers. They had 12 desktops/mini towers. Mostly 386/486 clones. Also one IBM PS/2 Model 55 and 3 Epson Equity's. CT1740s with ASP, Thunder Board and Tandy CM-11. I will be back in touch with them. …

Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2015-01-23, 00:12

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I played Civilization and Wings of Fury on my 286 today / yesterday. I have to move my P3 upstairs. The basement is too cold now. 🤣

Re: 386/486 PC with Alaris Cougar 486BL MoBo

Posted on 2015-01-20, 03:23

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

Cool modifications and interesting updates.

Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2015-01-20, 00:08

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

Doom II! 😀 I picked up a free desk in my neighborhood this evening. Perfect for my 2nd 21". 😀

Re: Most Sought After Retro Hardware?

Posted on 2015-01-19, 16:05

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

IBM 51** and ISA sound cards (rare / special ones: not the bulk highly integrated junk).

Re: Old Laser 486 - Treasure or Trash?

Posted on 2015-01-18, 23:10

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Good luck! I do not have the funds or space to hold on to everythting. 🤣

Re: Old Laser 486 - Treasure or Trash?

Posted on 2015-01-18, 21:13

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

That is not true. Many things are worth saving. I am just stating that reality is different: not everything is saved nor do many things actually sell. Not even for free. I am giving away a PS/1 for shipping and nobody wants it so far. Perfect example and not the first example. Another example of …

Re: Old Laser 486 - Treasure or Trash?

Posted on 2015-01-18, 21:04

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Good luck trying to sell vintage computers. In many cases nobody will ever buy it. A lot of people on Vogons proclaim things should be saved and that is understandable. In reality however: with shipping and everything else few computers sell. The demand is just not there.

Re: Old Laser 486 - Treasure or Trash?

Posted on 2015-01-18, 18:20

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

My advice: part it out / recycle it.

Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2015-01-17, 22:58

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Got my 5153 to work. Pretty cool. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1s--ZfwkGSM … iew?usp=sharing

Re: Help with my "Brand New" Old PS/1

Posted on 2015-01-17, 22:56

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Must have been an aftermarket upgrade. I have a 2133 Consultant with 486SX soldered in the MOBO with an 486 overdrive chip. 🤣

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2015-01-17, 22:53

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2015-01-17, 12:42

in Milliways

in Milliways

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Re: What game are you playing now?

Posted on 2015-01-17, 04:54

in Milliways

in Milliways

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2015-01-15, 02:48

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Played a few levels of WarCraft III. Great game. Got my 5153 yesterday. I am now waiting for a CGA ISA to arrive. 😀

Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today

Posted on 2015-01-15, 02:46

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

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Re: Finally Finished my 386sx!

Posted on 2015-01-13, 23:34

in Marvin \ System Specs

in Marvin \ System Specs

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Re: Help with my "Brand New" Old PS/1

Posted on 2015-01-13, 23:21

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I have a 2133 as well.

Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2015-01-12, 02:57

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I played Defender of the Crown and one of the many Jeopardy CGA versions today.

Re: 386 mainboard basic questions

Posted on 2015-01-12, 02:54

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

This is why I like OEM desktops: comes completely working. Building is expensive with all parts added up.

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