jmetal88 Posted July 15, 2010 Share Posted July 15, 2010 I got a PCjr without a power supply or keyboard in a lot of computer stuff that I agreed to take mainly so I could get a C64 that was in the lot. I believe the PCjr to be nonfunctional, although I know the floppy drive is functional, as I have been using it the past couple of days with my PC and my Color Computer 3. Basically, I'm wondering if something like that would be sell-able if I cleaned it up. Bear in mind the case is missing a foot and its case badge. Also, I believe components such as the FDC and the RAM expansion card to be functional, as well as the parallel printer interface accessory that came with it. These conclusions are guesses, however, based on visual inspections of each component. The power board and motherboard are the two items that look in bad shape. I also have a PCjr joystick that came in the lot. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 I'm gonna take the silence as a "no." Well, I'll eventually get it cleaned up. Maybe someday I'll even get a 15-17v transformer to see if it powers up. I still kind of doubt it will though, so I'm not in a hurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 DOH! I missed this thread. Worth anything as-is, probably not with what you described. I've always wanted a PCjr but now I am out of room. They seem like really cool machines with the cart interface as well as disk access. Pics! I'd love to see what you have there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+save2600 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Boat anchor maybe? Wait... they might be too light for that. Best get an XT or AT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 BAH! Give somebody the option to get it for shipping as parts if nothing else. Check out the vintage-computer forums for takers (though it was a very unique machine for gaming, too). If I could get it I would but alas... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 BAH! Give somebody the option to get it for shipping as parts if nothing else. Check out the vintage-computer forums for takers (though it was a very unique machine for gaming, too). If I could get it I would but alas... I might, but I haven't necessarily decided I don't want it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 DOH! I missed this thread. Worth anything as-is, probably not with what you described. I've always wanted a PCjr but now I am out of room. They seem like really cool machines with the cart interface as well as disk access. Pics! I'd love to see what you have there Do you want pics of the whole haul, or just the PCjr? 'Cause I got a ton of stuff from this guy, not only the C64 I wanted, but also an SX-64, a Tandy 1400FD (powers up but no video on the display), a Megafile 30 (already sold), an 850 interface, a few Atari joysticks, random power supplies, Commodore serial cables, and a TI-99/4a that might work after I replace the VDP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Ooh, haul pics! If you can put them separately that would be great. Haul pics!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+wood_jl Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Ooh, haul pics! If you can put them separately that would be great. Haul pics!! We **ALWAYS** want to see picture sof a haul. Haul pics, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Alright, I'll see about taking some pics. Some of the stuff is still out in the garage and dirty though, so it's gonna take some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmetal88 Posted July 23, 2010 Author Share Posted July 23, 2010 So if anyone from this thread isn't following my other thread, I just discovered the PCjr works! Now to figure out how to get the special keyboard without spending too much money... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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