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need a pc
Name: tyty_64 Date: January 19, 2004 at 15:41:37 Pacific OS: windows xp CPU/Ram: intel celeron
Comment:
Does anyone have a pc that can run windows 3.11 for sale? not to expensive though thanks
Name: Monarch Date: January 19, 2004 at 16:19:21 Pacific
Reply:
retrobox.com
cheepest they have right now is a 200mhz 64mb ram, 3.2 gb HD for $13.00
Id get a P2 around 400mhz though and run windows 98 or 2K there only about $40.00
Also, Ive purchased from these people and can confirm that they are good.
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Response Number 2
Name: 900t Date: January 20, 2004 at 14:15:36 Pacific
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I could set up one of my old 386 IBM PS/2's for sale, if you want.
IBM Quality!
As well, PS/2's are quickly becoming a cult collector's item. They pioneered the MCA architecture (unlike ISA and PCI) and MCA died with them, due to overflated IBM royalties. The PS/2's were very advanced systems, if you are comfortable around a brand new IBM machine, the PS/2 is refreshingly familiar and up-to-date. IBM still offers downloads for the PS/2 series.
lemme know.
saab_900 (at) gmx.net
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Response Number 3
Name: Kurtangle888 Date: January 29, 2004 at 13:38:45 Pacific
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If you lived close enough I would sell my pc to you the works for $100 $150 ^ Maybe
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Response Number 4
Name: Bobthearch Date: February 19, 2004 at 17:52:33 Pacific
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WalMart.com has computers starting at $199. I'm sure you get what you pay for, but they are brand new.
Early Pentium-class computers sell dirt-cheap on eBay - look for corporate salvage with a guarantee. I bought a 400mhz IBM for about $50 two years ago. Clean, ran well, with mouse and keyboard. I think they're cheaper now.
I have a pile of 386 and 486 machines/parts, but it would cost more to ship than they're worth.
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