BRAND NEW ANTI DUST COVER for ATARI XE

[flashjazzcat]

Pending a more in-depth review: I was somehow expecting the cover to be flush with the desk, but the fact it's not isn't a major issue (and I can see that making the cover shallower aids manufacture, packaging, etc). Quality is excellent, with no blemishes on my cover, and I can only echo the above remarks on the box, the packaging and presentation being the stand-out elements here. This has to be the first time in over twenty-five years that I received a new Atari item in such splendid packaging.

[Duddie]

Only very few pieces from first batch of XE covers left. Running of 2nd batch depends on numbers of people interested in buying it. At least 30 persons required for starting production.

[venom4728a]

Purchased One, waiting for one for the STE now. Thank You!

[Duddie]

Thanks to all for supporting my projects. It convinces me that they are necessary. I will keep going with them. More news soon!

[TheNameOfTheGame]

Awesome!! Glad to hear the success Duddie!

[Duddie]

I decided to run 2nd batch of 30 maybe 40 pieces more, if anybody is interested in buying such dust cover for Atari XE, please let me know. Atari ST and Falcon covers are on the way.

[Duddie]

Second batch is ready, around 10 covers left, if anybody is interested, price for AtariAge users is $22 plus shipment to your country.

[abbotkinneydude]

Will get two. Thanks!

[Atari74user]

Late to this post, I have a couple of old dust covers for the ST, but these are looking good! I have been recently going dust cover mad for various gear. I thought of this idea for old computers in light of those Decksaver guys, happy you are making this reality! Looking forward to the ST covers, one question, I assume ports will be left fee and accessible for the ST/Falcon covers to save keep re-connecting peripherals?

[Duddie]

Yes, all dust covers are designed to not blind any connector sockets. Therefore, it is possible to use a computer without removing a cover, however - it is not recommended due to poorer air circulation what can lead to overheating.

[TheNameOfTheGame]

Any progress on the STe / Falcon versions?

[Duddie]

Yes, nearly ready. Will show some photos soon.

[Atari74user]

Great news!

[Duddie]

Finally, Atari STF(M), STE and Falcon dust covers are available. Also I have new covers for Amiga 1200 and Commodore 64C. All of them will be available on eBay within next few days. However, if anybody is interested in any of them right now, please send an e-mail to zamowienia (at) retronics (.) eu . Prices for AtariAge users: Atari ST - $29, A1200 - $29, C64C - $25. Plus postage to your country (from Poland).

Photos are here:

Atari ST: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B64982F3D64C1722!1034&authkey=!AHU8OLz-8JP_i8I&ithint=folder%2cjpg

A1200: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=B64982F3D64C1722!962&authkey=!ALMpgICYdY5x59Q&ithint=folder%2cjpg

[Justin Payne]

Whoa. Never seen these before. More expensive than an XE cost now.

$30 for an XE? I must be looking at the wrong places to buy those things.

[Atari74user]

Good work, thanks for supprting the scene, they look really nice! That's all that really needs to be said!

[as...]

Any progress on the STe / Falcon versions?

It is available on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221818556820?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[Atari74user]

Beautifully packaged, beautifully made! Thank you!

[Pablo]

I've just purchased 3 anti dust covers for my computers and I must say that I'm happy from them. Well packaged, the quality of the material used for productions is very nice in touch and most important thing to me, that the covers are really cleanly transparentable. I used till this time different cover from other company which got wasted after some time (it's broken, even small parts of plastic are gone now). These ones from Retronics looks solid.

 

I've prepared small article about these covers to support this company. Sorry, it's in Polish language, but you can translate it or just look at the pictures. There are also pictures of Atari 800 XE covered by one of dust covers. So, enjoy and thanx to Duddie for good stuff!

 

http://www.riversedge.pl/strefa-8-bit-i-scena-c64/ciekawostki/715-poznaj-nowe-pokrywy-do-komputerow-commodore-64-amiga-1200-i-atari

[Duddie]

I am considering production of 800XL and 600XL covers now. However, interest in currently available models (Atari STFM/STE/Falcon and Atari XE) is below my expectations. Therefore, I would like to ask you for purchase declarations of one of mentioned models. Who would be interested in 800XL or 600XL model dust covers? Price should be similar or slightly higher than XE cover.

[+Philsan]

I would buy one 800XL cover.

[foft]

I'd buy a 600XL cover.

 

Clearly there seems to be most demand in Switzerland :-)

[Duddie]

Yeah, it seems that Switzerland is the best market for that . For now, I have 8 people including me.

[foft]

How many do you need to make them? I'm guessing a few hundred more than 8!

[Duddie]

50 is requred to keep the price at current level and to balance production costs to zero.... To make any profit - more is needed. But if I collect at least 30 persons, I will produce them. The rest can be sold on eBay....