Subj : Re: 286 is so cool!
To   : mary4
From : slacker
Date : Thu Apr 18 2024 11:09:45

 ma> </3 u need that wire!

Yeah... I have it all put together nice in the case under my desk. One day I'll try again to get it running. I managed to revive my Atari 400 and 5200 from non-boot black screen but those are a bit simpler machines than a 286. (Still gives me hope though!)


 ma> i have a bunch of spare 286 boards i can send you one in similar specs
 ma> if you pay 100$ and shipping.. xD they aint cheap boards now. i remember
 ma> getting them for 60$ or a lower spec one not they are all over 100$ for
 ma> working boards fucking ebay! aargh

Thanks for the offer but I already have almost too much vintage tech in my office as is. Haha. Completely agree that the eBay prices have gotten INSANE lately on all vintage games and computers. Back in the day I would go down to the local Salvation Army and pick up complete 8088 clones with keyboard and monitor and such for $20 out the door. Unfortunately it looks like those days are over. 

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