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Title: Found IBM model F for $20, go for it?
Post by: spwath on Sat, 13 August 2016, 12:31:23
I found the model F for $20, the XT 83 key one. Should I get one?
They have 4. SHould I get more? seems like a pretty good deal....
Title: Re: Found IBM model F for $20, go for it?
Post by: sony on Sat, 13 August 2016, 12:32:02
I would get them all because I'm a hoarder.
Title: Re: Found IBM model F for $20, go for it?
Post by: mike52787 on Sat, 13 August 2016, 12:52:40
YES!!! a model F for 20$ sounds like a great deal. go for it. I can help you with installing the internal soarers converter if you like. all you need is a teensy to get it up and running.
Title: Re: Found IBM model F for $20, go for it?
Post by: Aran.E99 on Sat, 13 August 2016, 12:53:24
I found the model F for $20, the XT 83 key one. Should I get one?
They have 4. SHould I get more? seems like a pretty good deal....

there is either something wrong with is or the people selling are incredibly stupid (no offense :p). if it's an F XT, its a BS board and i'm sure you will need a converter. if it is on ebay etc, ask for more pictures to make sure it is in decent condition. i cant tell you to buy it considering i haven't seen it.
Title: Re: Found IBM model F for $20, go for it?
Post by: spwath on Sat, 13 August 2016, 17:57:53
I found the model F for $20, the XT 83 key one. Should I get one?
They have 4. SHould I get more? seems like a pretty good deal....

there is either something wrong with is or the people selling are incredibly stupid (no offense :p). if it's an F XT, its a BS board and i'm sure you will need a converter. if it is on ebay etc, ask for more pictures to make sure it is in decent condition. i cant tell you to buy it considering i haven't seen it.
Looks pretty good from the pic, on craigslist. I think ill check them out.
(http://images.craigslist.org/00D0D_7rjsO5NfOHx_1200x900.jpg)
Title: Re: Found IBM model F for $20, go for it?
Post by: 1391406 on Sat, 13 August 2016, 18:24:57
I'd buy them all, keep one and sell the least attractive models on eBay.