+OLD CS1 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 SOLD! I have a loaded Ketek Command Center here with Commodore 128 computer, two 1571 disk drives, 1902 monitor, and a SunCom thumbstick. The Commodore 128 is beautiful baring the yellowed keys. Everything but the 40/80 key works perfectly, and I do not have any replacements for the key available. 80 column mode works and you can enter it manually with GRAPHICS5,1 or any 80-column program which will switch for you. The 1902 monitor has been cleaned up to remove all of the yellowing, which unfortunately was a generous coating of nicotine, and the video selector switch and all knobs work properly. There is still a layer of old smoke on the internal components which I cannot clean so leaving it on for a while gives off a nice ash-tray like smell. I suspect that can be cleaned up with a proper application of ozone generation. The two 1571s work properly, are in alignment, and cleaned. The fan in the Command Center appears to not be the original fan and interferes with the monitor. I have replaced most of its screws and cleaned it up. There is a good bit of yellowing all around, which the camera flash exaggerates to make look much worse than it is. I have system disks and manuals which I will include. These will ship in three boxes. This will all be quite heavy. $450 plus shipping. Boxing and weight information: 18x18x18 @ 26lbs20x20x11 @ 25lbs20x20x11 @ 10lbs Shipping from Zip Code 32308. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGLE TOOTH Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 That command center is really cool. I never knew such a thing existed. I was throwing ideas around in my head of something similar but I didn't realize such a product was already produced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 That command center is really cool. I never knew such a thing existed. I was throwing ideas around in my head of something similar but I didn't realize such a product was already produced. Honestly it does not seem to be a very practical setup. It is too shallow so all of the cords have to be bent into the strain-reliefs, there is no cable management inside (though it might have come with straps but who knows anymore,) it bows a little under the weight of the monitor (which shows in the pictures,) the monitor is wavey when connected to the built-in power strip but does not when plugged into an external one, the fan moves a lot of air but is almost as loud as the fan in my TI P-Box. BUT, it does clear up some desk space. Back in my day I just built a wooden shelf to hold all my stuff. Still, I read around that some people were looking for one of these at one time or another within recent memory so maybe someone still wants one. With a fully-working system to go along with it. My stuff on a self-made shelf on my desk, way way back in time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted April 4, 2018 Author Share Posted April 4, 2018 Updated with boxing information for shipping estimates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwantgames:) Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Man if I hadnt spent so much on computers already this month Id be tempted to drive up to Tallahassee and buy that lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 it's gorgeous and perfect for someone looking for one- i hope it gets the good home it deserves! (sadly, the boss told me NO, lol) i think i can still work on her for a c64 breadbin or a c128 later down the road, tho.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 it's gorgeous and perfect for someone looking for one- i hope it gets the good home it deserves! (sadly, the boss told me NO, lol) i think i can still work on her for a c64 breadbin or a c128 later down the road, tho.. I should have one of each available soon... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digdugnate Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I should have one of each available soon... woohoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boschloo Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 On 3/31/2018 at 10:53 PM, OLD CS1 said: SOLD! Looks like I missed out on this. Just popped up when searching for Ketek Command Center for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+OLD CS1 Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 3 minutes ago, Boschloo said: Looks like I missed out on this. Just popped up when searching for Ketek Command Center for sale. JUST! I regret selling the 1902, honestly. But, it was a complete kit for someone. It also cost me another C128 as there were apparently some problems with the unit when it arrived, and I sent out a replacement with the expectation of the old one being returned. That never happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eightbit Posted January 12 Share Posted January 12 On 1/7/2024 at 12:43 PM, OLD CS1 said: I sent out a replacement with the expectation of the old one being returned. That never happened. And we never gave him a proper beat down? Think it's too late? I'll join you...lets go! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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