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Title: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: Aelon on Fri, 07 April 2017, 01:28:00

Check it out if you haven't seen it already :)

This is an unboxing video.
An IBM PC AT produced in 1988, never opened. Opened for the first time in march 2017 including it's mighty battle axe: A real Model M!

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 07 April 2017, 11:50:49

make america great again.....

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: digi on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:24:37

So good...that guy probably paid $1k on ebay for that beast..

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:37:07

Quote from: digi on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:24:37

So good...that guy probably paid $1k on ebay for that beast..

only 1000 bux?

how much was the at in 1988 ?
it sold for $6000 according to wiki in 84 which would be $12000 in 2017 money..

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: digi on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:41:09

Quote from: tp4tissue on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:37:07

Quote from: digi on Fri, 07 April 2017, 12:24:37

So good...that guy probably paid $1k on ebay for that beast..

only 1000 bux?

how much was the at in 1988 ?

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/0a/c4/ce/0ac4ce963e56e262854f35fbb18b595d.jpg)

Seems like a good deal

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: 3K on Fri, 07 April 2017, 16:34:48

Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the video!

Also he states in the video, that he payed 500$ for the PC.

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: tp4tissue on Fri, 07 April 2017, 19:57:55

Quote from: 3K on Fri, 07 April 2017, 16:34:48

Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the video!

Also he states in the video, that he payed 500$ for the PC.

500 is a super bargain for the condition..

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: SBJ on Sat, 08 April 2017, 03:40:40

Quote from: 3K on Fri, 07 April 2017, 16:34:48

Thanks for sharing, really enjoyed the video!

Also he states in the video, that he payed 500$ for the PC.

$500 isn't too bad imo, for the nostalgia!
Also thanks for sharing!

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: Aelon on Sat, 08 April 2017, 11:18:51

3K and StickyBlueJuice You are welcome :) Glad you enjoyed it.

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: digi on Sat, 08 April 2017, 11:20:57

So after you set it up, run a few commands and play a couple vintage games what do you do with it? :)

Title: Re: Brand NEW IBM PC AT + Model M! Unboxing & Setup
Post by: rowdy on Mon, 10 April 2017, 22:42:05

Quote from: digi on Sat, 08 April 2017, 11:20:57

So after you set it up, run a few commands and play a couple vintage games what do you do with it? :)

Very, very, very carefully put it back in the box.