In message <404C95AD.5080408_at_atarimuseum.com>
Curt Vendel <curt_at_atarimuseum.com> wrote:
> Hmmmm, thats interesting... I wonder if that's why sites like
> marketplace.vintage.org specifically for vintage computers and
> www.bidiots.com for videogames have appeared on the scene and as time
> has gone by their usage is slowly and steadily increasing.
To be honest, I rarely bother with Ebay. OTOH, Ebay does have its uses - I
bought a USB to RS232 converter cable off Ebay for ?13 (about $20) that was
listed in various computer component catalogues for upwards of ?30 (about
$50).
I've been thinking about getting one of those nice little VT520 amberscreen
DEC terminals that have been popping up on VCM. Only problem is, I bet
they're incredibly heavy and thus very expensive to send transatlantic. That
and I doubt the power supply would appreciate getting over twice the rated
voltage pushed into the input - natch.
Later.
--
Phil. | Acorn Risc PC600 Mk3, SA202, 64MB, 6GB,
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... When I get a better mouse trap built, mice will be an endangered species.
Received on Mon Mar 08 2004 - 11:27:18 GMT