Toucan Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 I just got a setup where I can hook up my PC and TI on the same TV set and am looking for a clean/working TI-99/4A black/silver console. I would like to find a until in as pristine condition as possible. I had a beige unit that seems to not work anymore, and a black/silver unit would match the TV/PC. Thanks for any help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoodland Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) The one in this auction looks to be in excellent condition and is reported to work. If interested, you could make an offer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Texas-Instruments-TI-99-4A-Computer-Console-Speech-Synth-Manual-Software/183575563064?hash=item2abdf4cb38:g:hhMAAOSwjfdcDmso:rk:12:pf:0 Disclaimer: Although the auction location is Powell, OH which is near me, I am not affiliated with it at all. Edited December 11, 2018 by twoodland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoodland Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I found this one too. It is an earlier 81-82 model: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Texas-Instruments-TI-99-4a-Home-Computer-Retail-Box-READ/273562429850?epid=1200363009&hash=item3fb197699a:g:Q4sAAOSwmUFb71K0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 I found this one too. It is an earlier 81-82 model: https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Texas-Instruments-TI-99-4a-Home-Computer-Retail-Box-READ/273562429850?epid=1200363009&hash=item3fb197699a:g:Q4sAAOSwmUFb71K0 Spendy as heck though... and he's obviously not a TI'er... he does not appear to know about the ALPHA LOCK BUTTON! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed in SoDak Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Heh. I clued the seller onto the caps lock. She sent a nice thank you message. Did the price go up? I think so, but wasn't paying much attention to the original listing and price. I see she changed the description to all working. More power to her if she sells it. Meanwhile, she also has a clean-looking and tested console-only, no PS or cables for ~ $60 and free shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Texas-Instruments-TI-99-4a-Home-Computer-System-CONSOLE-ONLY-Tested-Works/264066709786 There's something to be said for clean tested working versus the typical used "as-is." Toucan, I'd guess you still have the power supply and misc. cables from your beige console? -Ed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Free shipping too! You know, that unit looks nice, I'd probably hit buy if I needed an extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted December 13, 2018 Author Share Posted December 13, 2018 (edited) Heh. I clued the seller onto the caps lock. She sent a nice thank you message. Did the price go up? I think so, but wasn't paying much attention to the original listing and price. I see she changed the description to all working. More power to her if she sells it. Meanwhile, she also has a clean-looking and tested console-only, no PS or cables for ~ $60 and free shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Texas-Instruments-TI-99-4a-Home-Computer-System-CONSOLE-ONLY-Tested-Works/264066709786 There's something to be said for clean tested working versus the typical used "as-is." Toucan, I'd guess you still have the power supply and misc. cables from your beige console? -Ed Yep. Still have it all. Am very tempted to buy this one. Probably will click the button. Update: done. Thanks for all the help everyone! Edited December 13, 2018 by Toucan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed in SoDak Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Cool, I hope it does well for you. It's far nicer looking than any of mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 Yep. Still have it all. Am very tempted to buy this one. Probably will click the button. Update: done. Thanks for all the help everyone! I'ts nice to see one listed as working with a 30 day warranty, but before you plug anything into the side port, be sure check the contacts. I really cannot tell from the photo, if it's dirt, rust or just bad lighting, but I would give it some attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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