WTB: Retro DOS PC (really looking for an IBM Aptiva)

Yodd

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Hiya folks!

I've been itching to add a DOS PC to my collection. I would like to have something in the Pentium 100 to 200Mhz range.

I've really had my eye on the IBM Aptiva's from that time period.

Like these:

Aptiva-complete-1.jpg


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I would prefer the desktop design, but the tower case with the sliding door would be cool too.


So if you have something like those for sale let me know.


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I have an IBM PC 350. it's in great shape with exception to the rubber feet which have melted away and some yellowing. has a Pentium 200 installed as well as a 1GB hdd with DOS 6.22.

shipping costs though would be...unpleasant.

honestly I'd suggest looking locally but if you can't find anything its available.
 

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Hiya folks!

I've been itching to add a DOS PC to my collection. I would like to have something in the Pentium 100 to 200Mhz range.

I've really had my eye on the IBM Aptiva's from that time period.

Like these:

Aptiva-complete-1.jpg


ibm-aptiva-2176-447-pentium-windows-95-mini-tower-pc-vintage-retro-90s.jpg



I would prefer the desktop design, but the tower case with the sliding door would be cool too.


So if you have something like those for sale let me know.


todd

I have a IBM 385 laptop with pentium 1 cpu.. Not sure of the specs but I guess a laptop will be better to ship than a desktop..

-Rama
 

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Did you pick this up?

If not, I'd give the Vogons forums a go, or the "Retro PC Gamers" facebook group. The one that Phils Computer Lab moderates.

I'd love to have one of those too...

Right now I'm running a Win 98SE with a soundblaster16, and a Voodoo3. Also has a Gotek Floppy emulator for those late DOS games. Need to get the DOS side set up though.

What games you looking to play?
 
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In the past I've been able to find a lot of older PC hardware by searching for peripherals and software of that era. Find someone selling like old crappy CRTs or DOS related stuff, then ask them if they have any old PC's or hardware they want to get rid of. A couple years ago I came across a guy that had like 30+ new in box 17" CRTs when looking for old hardware and I ended up with a truckload of stuff for like $100.
 

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I actually went to this dudes house. Mega hoarders condition and dude almost never made eye contact.

I couldn't wait to leave.

Wait til you find what type of porn he hid on the D:\ drive - he was probably just ashamed of that.
 

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I actually went to this dudes house. Mega hoarders condition and dude almost never made eye contact.

I couldn't wait to leave.

So no computer for you? Craigslist can be either awesome or weird. I’ve had both experiences myself.
 

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So no computer for you? Craigslist can be either awesome or weird. I’ve had both experiences myself.

I actually already picked up a Pentium 100 shortly after I posted this thread.

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However I am looking for some upgrade goodies for the machine or if I could snag a better machine I could just keep this as a spare.


But going to that guys place was just super uncomfortable. Dude had zero social skills.
 

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