Smokeless Joe Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 The Atari 400 was my very first computer. I got it for Christmas, probably around 1980. It provided much entertainment and education, but I was always frustrated by its limitations, namely, 16k RAM and the membrane keyboard. I cursed these limitations until around 1985 when we got an 800XL on clearance at Sears. I never looked back at the 400 and have no idea what happened to it. My parents probably threw it away. I shouldn't say I never looked back because NOW I'm looking back. I'm both nostalgic for my first computer and guilty for how I cursed and forgot about it. So now I want to get a 400 and really treat it right; trick it out and give it the love and attention it deserves. The 400s and their 48k upgrades seem relatively easy to find. I scored an unused 1st generation 410 a few months ago. I'm in the process of restoring an 810 that's ugly but mechanically won't quit. I got a spare one of Bryan's wonderful video upgrades. If a 400 Incognito ever comes out I'll snap one up. But I can't seem to find an aftermarket keyboard. The "B Key" upgrade seems like the best one there was. There's a 400 with a B Key already installed for sale on eBay, but it's $200 + shipping and comes with a bunch of other stuff I don't want. Also, I'd really prefer to install the keyboard myself. Anyone have a spare one they'd be willing to sell? Any place that might have them but isn't advertising? Any other keyboard replacement options I might be overlooking? Much thanks, - Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+David_P Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 There are PS2 adapters available, if that would be good enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokeless Joe Posted February 27, 2016 Author Share Posted February 27, 2016 Sure, I'm open to that option. Where are they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Westphal Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 I have 6 - 48k 400's fully restored, with custom dust covers. Eightbitfix.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle22 Posted February 27, 2016 Share Posted February 27, 2016 Here's the TransKey-II thread: http://atariage.com/forums/topic/240686-transkey-ii-in-development/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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