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From: dlow@hpspcoi.HP.COM (Danny Low)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.ibm.pc
Subject: Re: Query- replacement keyboard for original IBM-PC
Message-ID: <1640114@hpspcoi.HP.COM>
Date: 1 Jun 90 23:52:03 GMT
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>I have been offered an original IBM-PC (5150?) cpu box.  I will have to
>add a monitor and card, as well as a keyboard to see if it works.  Will
>any "IBM compatible" keyboard work with this original machine?  How
>much should I expect to pay for something that will work?

Depending on the configuration, you can buy a new XT clone
for $400 to $1000. The video card, monitor and keyboard will
cost you at least $150. More like $300 for a decent video system.
Personally I would not pay more than $200
unless the system has at least a 20MB hard disk.

			   Danny Low
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