5170 wanted..

[geneb]

I'm looking to get my hands on a 5170, preferably with a color display of some kind - IBM CGA color would be best.

I'm located in Western Washington, so something local would be nice.

Thanks all!

g.

 

[billdeg]

these are harder to find than the PC/XT

 

[geneb]

these are harder to find than the PC/XT

That's not what I wanted to read, billdeg.

Quit crushing my dream. *laughs*

g.

 

[Novos]

I have 7 of these I got from a store, they were replacing all there old computers (Circs 2002 Dells) and wanted to stick them in storage, but first they had to empty the storage of old computers they had from they late 80s and early 90s. If you cover shipping I'd be willing to let go of one for $100. I'm keeping at least 2, (my collection, plus I like them to RUN so I figure if one ever breaks down I'll have replacement parts) So if anyone else wants one to thats fine. Im willing to do paypal, but if you want some security we could go through Ebay.

 

[geneb]

Novos, does the system include keyboard and display? I am interested. Where are you located at?

tnx!

g.

 

[Novos]

No display, but it does include a keyboard. I could send a dell monitor or something with it if you like, but as for an original screen no =[ Im located in Virginia

 

[geneb]

So it's got a VGA card in it then? Ok. As long as the system works, I can come up with whatever else needed.

Can you email me at geneb - at - deltasoft.com with the shipping costs to 98338?

Thanks Novos!

I'm off in a few hours to pick up a 5160 system I found. I must be losing my mind. In the last month I've added two H-89s to my collection as well. *laughs*

g.

 

[Novos]

AH lucky! It kills me to have 7 5170s sitting around, and I have a 5160 but Id KILL for a 5150. I'll email you in a little bit =] and it does indeed work. It includes original board etc- BUT they were all upgraded in the late 80s I suspect. as they have a regular floppy drive and a 5 meg hardrive instead of the standard dual 5.18 floppys. I may have a few of these in my junkpile ripped out of a 5170 I had awhile back though, and I could install them for you before shipping etc if youd like.

 

[geneb]

Novos, you're probably going to hate me, but I'm going to have to pass on the AT. The place I got the 5160 stack from had a '70 as well for $40. Sorry!

I'll post an inventory of the haul on another thread.

Thanks!

g.

 

[Novos]

AH its fine, I've got several interested buyers due to the sheer number im trying to get rid of (5) haha. good for you !

 

[geneb]

I'm glad you found buyers! This AT I'm working on is pretty grimy inside - but it hasn't been used since 1993. I'm on the lookout for a Western Digital IDE controller so I can retire the Priam MFM hard disk that is currently installed in it.

g.