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PCJR HARDWARE GUIDE UPDATED: 11/21/87
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Compiled by Charlie Dose' CompuServe 75116,1164
This is a list of hardware products for the IBM PCjr available from
third party manufacturers and vendors. The information is all in
the public domain, and may be distributed freely. The information
contained herein has been compiled from magazine ads, telephone calls
to vendors, messages on CompuServe and various Bulletin Board
Systems, and from other PCjr owners.
Products not specific to the PCjr, such as external modems, RS-232
switch boxes, printers and the like are not included in this list.
Mail order prices for these products can be found in any of the
popular PC magazines.
PLEASE NOTE: INCLUSION OF A PRODUCT IN THIS LIST DOES NOT IN ANY
WAY CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRODUCT BY THE IBM CORPORATION,
by COMPUSERVE, INC., or by me. To the best of my knowledge, unless
noted in the text, all the firms listed herein are still doing
business, and marketing the products listed. Prices shown in the
list were the prices in effect at the time the information was added
to the list, and may not be current. Check with the vendor for
latest information on prices and product availability.
| Recent changes in this file are indicated by a vertical bar (|) in
the left margin.
| 11/21/87 New address for Micro Products, expanded Paul Rau Listing.
| Tecmar jrCaptain now available direct from Tecmar.
====================================================================
| Attic Technology (9/20/87)
| P. O. Box 354
| Verona, PA 15147
|
| This firm will upgrade your Tecmar jrCaptain, Microsoft Booster,
| or IBM 128K Memory Expansion to 512K for $150.00, including
| return shipping. All work guaranteed for 90 days.
|
| Attic Technology iw working on an EMS memory upgrade to the
| IBM memory expansion that will provide 512K of EMS memory for
| use with Lotus 1-2-3 and Symphony, and for RAM-disks and print
| spoolers. Contact them for more information.
====================================================================
B. G. Micro
P. O. Box 280298
Dallas, TX 75228
214-271-5546
Thermal printer for PCjr $39.95 4 for 139.00
add $4.00 for shipping/handling
This is the Compact printer manufactured by Canon for the PCjr. It
connects to the jr. via the serial ("S") connector on the rear of the
PCjr System Unit. It requires special paper, available from IBM
DIRECT, some Radio Shack outlets, most computer dealers.
======================================================================
COMPUTER RESET (updated 10/13/87)
P. O. Box 461782
Garland, TX 75046 NO CREDIT CARDS $5 Min. shipping.
214-276-8072
Adapter cable for color monitor $15.00
Adapter cable for serial devices $15.00
IBM Cartridge Basic $75.00
IBM PCjr keyboard cord $15.00
IBM Printer attachment $79.00
IBM Power expansion attachment $55.00
Replacement power transformer $19.00
2nd diskette drive system $239.00 (uses modem slot)
2nd diskette drive system $234.00 (jr hotshot controller)
10 Mb. hard disk system $650.00
20 Mb. hard disk system $750.00
PCjr Technical Reference Manual $39.00
|Mouse Systems PCjr Mouse --- no longer available
This is only a partial list...Write or call for complete list.
====================================================================
COMPUWIT COMPUTER CENTERS
2080 Beach Street, Suite 201
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
(919) 723-1246
IBM PCjr Power Attachment Sidecar $49.95 + $5.00 shipping
====================================================================
CREATIVE FIRMWARE, INC. (9/20/87)
P.O. Box 850064
Richardson, Texas 75085
(800) 622-4070 (Ill. residents, (800) 942-7317)
(ORDERS ONLY LINE)
DRIVE IIA CONTROLLER
--------------------
A PCjr second disk drive controller which plugs into the internal
modem slot inside the PCjr. Allows you to add a second diskette
drive to the PCjr. (NOTE: the drive needs its own housing and
power supply). Texas residents add 6.125% sales tax. $3 for COD
orders. Order line accepts VISA, MASTERCARD & AMERICAN EXPRESS.
| Drive IIA Controller $39.00 plus $4.00 shipping.
====================================================================
Cryptographic Software November, 1987
33 Harbour Sq. #2620
Toronto, ONT. M5J 2G2
Canada
Cryptographic Software, the people who brought us the jrSYNCHRO cartridge
(which allows keyboard input during disk I/O, along with other patches)
has come out with a new cartridge, jrVIDEO. The new cartridge apparently
speeds up BIOS and DOS screen writes.
|
| United States residents are requested to order these products from
| dealers in the USA, such as Legacy Technology, PC Enterprises, and
| Paul Rau Consulting. Folks in Canada, contact Cryptographic Software.
=============================================================================
DATADESK INTERNATIONAL Prices as of 3/24/87
7601 Haskell Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
Phone: (800)-826-5398 outside California
(800)-542-9602 CALIFORNIA ONLY
DataDesk markets an AT-style keyboard with adapter cable for the
PCjr. It has been received enthusiastically by people who have
purchased it. A promotional offer includes Borland's Superkey
($69.95 retail value) with the keyboard at an extra charge.
Prices:
AT-style keyboard for PCjr, with Superkey $134.95 + $10 shipping
AT-style keyboard for PCjr without Superkey $124.95 + $10 shipping
Turbo-101 Enhanced Keyboard. This is Datadesk's version of the new
IBM Enhanced Keyboard. Packaged with Borland's Turbo Lightning.
Price: $169 plus $10 shipping for PCjr version. Subtract $10 if
you don't want Turbo Ligtning.
===================================================================
| Dolphin Computers New 10/04/87
| 309 Judah St., Suite 214
| San Francisco, CA 94122
| (415) 566-4400
| Dolphin carries a supply of IBM accessories for the PCjr, including
| serial adapter, printer adapter, keyboard cord, etc. They also
| carry third party products. A few examples:
| 512K Memory Sidecar $199.00
| Second disk drive $247.00
======================================================================
ES Quality Products Info corrected 9/20/87
2190 Mill Street
Reno, NV 89502
| (702) 786-4059
**** jrHotShot Board ****
ES (Ed Strauss) is producing an addon card for the PCjr which plugs
into the 8088 socket (for those of us lucky enough to have socketed
8088's). It comes in several flavors: clock/calendar, 256K or 512K
memory, 2nd Disk controller, in any combination of the three.
1. 256K RAM added memory ---------- $149
2. 512K RAM added memory ---------- $189
3. Real time clock (alone) -------- $ 59
4. 2nd Disk controller (alone) ---- $ 79
| 5. Clock plus controller ---------- $ 99
| 6. Clock & memory 1 or 2 ------- add $ 35 to memory price
7. Controller & memory 1 or 2 -- add $ 49 to memory price
All are plus $2.50 shipping, $1.80 COD charges. He accepts personal
checks, but no credit cards.
Power consumption of the 512K memory board is reported to be 0.8 watts.
It is populated with 256K dynamic RAMs rated at 150 ns. or better.
Heat generated by the expanded memory is negligible. Adequate reserve
power will be available from your power supply for either an internal
modem or a printer adapter, but not both. If both are installed, you
should have a power expansion sidecar ahead of the printer adapter.
=====================================================================
Honey Computers (Added 4/16/87)
3145 Geary Bvd. Suite #150
San Francisco, CA 94118
| (415) 584-2456 New Phone number 10/87
Accepts Visa and Mastercard
SECOND DISK DRIVE $49.99
Build it yourself. No soldering. Software, circuit board, and
documentation. You supply the drive, power supply, and case.
SECOND DISK DRIVE $219.99
Simple plug in sidecar. Matching box that sits beside the jr.
Everything you need for a 360kb second drive.
HARD DISK DRIVES $ ?????
10 and 20 MB drives for the jr. Includes a custom cabinet, power supply
cabling and software. Can be disassembled and used in an XT or Clone.
PCJR SIDECARS
512k + parallel port + clock/cal $309.99
512k $239.99
128k $189.99
Parallel port $ 75.00
KEYBOARDS
Keytronics 5151jr XT type keyboard with caps, scroll, and num-lock
lights, separate cursor keypad and function. $109.99
Cherry infrared keyboard. Full size. $99.99
GAME CARTRIDGES
Demon Attack and Microsurgeon. $8.50 each or $15.00 for both
SYNECTICS SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS line of products
Rom-clock, keylights cartridge, Development system, etc.
(search for 'SYNECTICS' in this file for product details)
ASSORTED OTHER PCJR ITEMS
PCID cartridge $24.99, Keyboard adapter: IBM keyboard to jr $39.99,
Wordstar for jr $59.99, Mouse Systems Infrared Mouse w/pop ups $89.99,
RGB adapter cable:jr to normal RGB $25.99, Serial adapter cable $25.99,
Carry case $35.99, 64K memory display card $74.99, joystick $25.99,
Tech ref $35.00, hardware ref $35.00
Visa and Mastercard accepted
Shipping add $5.00 C.O.D. add $2.50 Cal Res. add 6.5% tax
======================================================================
IB COMPUTERS info updated 10/04/87
1519 SW Marlow
Portland, OR 97225
PHONE: (503)-297-8425
IB Computers manufactures and markets a line of diskette drive
cabinets with or without power supply. They recently have added
a 3.5" external drive to their product line (3.5" DSDD drive in
cabinet with power supply). Add 3.5% for credit cards. Shipping extra.
Sample prices:
Single half-height case, without power supply $19.95
WITH POWER SUPPLY $49.95
Dual half-height case, without power supply $21.95
WITH POWER SUPPLY $59.95
3.5" dual or single case without power supply $26.95
WITH POWER SUPPLY $69.95
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INTEGRITY TECHNOLOGY (UPDATED 10/04/87)
105 Serra Way, Suite 230
P. O. Box 360604
Milpitas, CA 95035-0604
Phone: 408-262-8640 MCI Mail: 2098377
Integrity offers ROM cartridge kits for the PCjr and the JX. The
kit includes a two-piece ABS plastic enclosure, a printed circuit
board that accepts EPROMS or ROM's from 8K thru 256K in size,
and a die-cut foam piece used as a filler to hold everything
in place. The circuit board will accept two 28 pin IC's.
It will accept 27256, 27128 or 2764 EPROM's, and by installation of
a jumper on the board, will also accept 2732, 2716 or 2708 EPROM's.
For programming the EPROM's, they recommend the DATA I/O model 201
EPROM programmer (with RS-232 interface). They provide EPROM/ROM
programming, assembly and testing services for high volume production.
Write or call them for further information.
ROM CARTRIDGE KITS FOR PCJR. PRICE $5.75EA., QUANTITY 4+
(minimum order is 4 pieces)
$4.95 EA., QUANTITY 100+
Technical Reference manual with instructions, ROM programming
conventions, addressing info., etc. $1.50--FREE W/100 ORDER
| NEW ITEM: PCjr CLOCK CARTRIDGE. Plugs into either cartridge slot.
| Includes diskette with programs to GET, SET and SHOW the date and
| time. Insert GETTIME command in AUTOEXEC.BAT file and time and
| date will be set automatically at power-up or boot. User replaceable
| lithium battery rated at 10 year life. Price $34.50
Add $3.00 shipping/handling for first 2 lb., $2.00 for COD orders.
=======================================================================
J&M SYSTEMS, LTD. (INFORMATION DATED FEB, 1987)
15100-A Central S.E.
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87123
(505) 292-4182
PC2C ADD-ON DRIVE SYSTEM
------------------------
The PC2C controller replaces the IBM controller board and
will support up to three floppy drives. Software included
configures your DOS to recognize the second drive. You can
purchase one of several available options (prices as of 2/87):
PC2C Controller Board & Software $149.00
PC2C Controller, Software, cable,
with one external drive 295.00
PC2C with two external drives 449.00
PC2C with one external drive in
dual casing 325.00
PCjr Electronics Kit 350.00
Includes: Konan DJ200 Hard Disk Controllers
Software Drivers
Cabling & Installation instructions
Prerequisites: PC2C Controller /OR/ IBM Controller-modified
Hard Drive w/ST506-compatible interface
and suitable enclosure & power supply
Bare 5.25", half-height 360k floppy drive (no power supply)..... $120
Half-height floppy case (for single drive), with power supply... $ 65
Full-height floppy case (for single drive), with power supply... $109
Full-size floppy case (for two half-height drives), w/pwr sup... $109
HARD DRIVE ADD-ON SYSTEM
------------------------
These PCjr hard drive systems come complete with case, power supply,
cables, MS-DOS drivers, host adaptor and instructions for use. The
drives can be attached to the PC2C disk controller (see above) or,
with some modifications, to the original IBM PCjr disk controller
board (CAUTION: This will void any warranties!).
10 Megabyte (Mb) system $750.00
20 Mb System 995.00
J&M accepts VISA, Mastercard or prepayment. All orders
shipped by UPS ground with Blue Label at extra cost.
====================================================================
KEYTRONIC
P.O. Box 14687
Spokane, Washington 99214
(800) 262-6006 (7am-3pm Pacific time)
KEYTRONIC PCjr REPLACEMENT KEYBOARDS
------------------------------------
Keytronics makes the following replacement keyboards for the
PCjr (prices are suggested retail, many mail order houses
offer lower prices.):
KB5149jr---Numeric Key Pad $ 99.95
KB5150jr---IBM PC type 219.00
KB5151jr---Enhanced keyboard 255.00
All Keytronic keyboards for the PCjr are "plug compatible"
meaning they do not need any type of interface or cables.
Everything is included.
===================================================================
LEGACY TECHNOLOGIES, LTD. (Prices as of 8/87)
| 4804 Superior Street (condensed 10/14/87)
Lincoln, Nebraska 68504
(402) 466-8108 (in Nebraska)
(800) 228-7257 (outside Nebraska)
Electronic Bulletin Board (BBS): (402)-466-8114 (24 hours)
300-1200-2400 baud service
Legacy has a series of products which center around their
basic product, the LEGACY I. Following is a short description
of the various expansions available for the LEGACY series.
LEGACY I: This is an expansion box which is color matched to
the PCjr's casing and "sits" on top of the PCjr. Cabling uses
the side bus interface and Legacy supplies a false side car
to cover and protect the cables. The LEGACY I gives you four
slots for expansion (see descriptions below), additional
power supply and all cables. There is room for a half-height
disk drive or hard disk. Price $229.00
LEGACY II: Everything that the LEGACY I has plus a DSDD disk
drive and floppy controller. Price $349.00
LEGACY III: A LEGACY I with a 20 Mb hard disk and interface
cards. Allows addition of two more hard drives. price $1095.00
L-Bus EXPANSIONS
----------------
L-Bus expansion cards fit the Legacy series slots to further
expand and customize your system to fit your needs.
EXP series are memory expansion cards using 64K RAM
chips and can have up to 256K RAM on each card. Comes
with software for RAMdisks. Compatible with IBM, Tecmar,
MicroSoft and Quadram Sidecars.
EXP-64K #A-1a $ 99.00
EXP-128K #A-1b 119.00
EXP-256K #A-1c 159.00
CPS is a L-bus card with a clock/calendar and a parallel printer
printer port. Comes with print spooler software. #A-2 $ 99.00
Hard Disk Interface is a two card system: one fits into an of the
any of the Legacy series slots, while the other is attached to the
to the hard disk. Drives can be 10, 20 or 30 Mb., and the system
can control up to three hard disks. Self-booting can be performed
once the hard disk is formatted and DOS is installed. #A-3 $595.00
Legacy also sells the following PCjr accessories:
Legacy 2 Floppy Drive Controller (Replaces IBM controller,
allowing another DSDD drive to be attached) #A-5 $99.00
Keyboard Buffer Cartridge #A-6 25.00
(This is the jrSynchro cartridge produced by Cryptographic
Software. It provides a larger keyboard input buffer, reducing
'beeps' and dropped characters when you type fast.)
SERIAL INTERFACE CARD #A-4 75.00
Fits in the internal modem slot, giving a true RS-232 interface
with 9600 baud capability and true DTR. It is addressed as
COM1: and frees up the PCjr's serial port for other serial
devices (like a mouse) Output connector is standard D-25.
8087 Math coprocessor board (works only with socketed 8088.
Plugs into 8088 socket, then you plug 8088 into the board.
Allows you to install an 8087 (not included) to speed up
floating point math operations in programs that look for an 8087
(such as Lotus 1-2-3) #A-7 $89.00
8087 math coprocessor #A-8 110.00
PCjr Monitor Adapter: Adapts PCjr Monitor for use with
CGA (Color Graphics Adapter) on standard PC. #A-11 $55.00
IBM PCjr Hardware Maintenance & Service Manual,
with test jumper plugs for running diagnostics #S-11 $40.00
IBM PCjr Technical Reference Manual #S-12 $40.00
Both manuals (S-11 and S-12) #S-13 $75.00
Legacy also has scarce items such as serial cables, cassette
adapter cables, joysticks, Power supplies, diskette drive
replacement belts, carrying cases, and more. Call for info.
=====================================================================
LOLIR
13933 N. Central #212
Dallas TX 75243
(214) 234-8056
Item #1500-860 16.5volt, 56VA Replacement Power Transformer
for PCjr (this is the smaller transformer,
manufactured by AULT, not the big (75 va.) one.
===================================================================
Mendelson Electronics Co. Updated 10/04/87
340 E. First St.
Dayton OH 45402
(513) 461-3525 Visa, MasterCard accepted
PCjr Speech attachment #220-200 $30.00 + 3.50 shipping
PCjr joysticks #220-500 $10.00 + 2.50 shipping
| PCjr carrying case #220-505 $10.00 + 5.50 shipping
====================================================================
MICRO PRODUCTS CORPORATION (Prices updated 9/26/87)
| 6912 SOUTH 185 WEST (Address updated 11/20/87)
| MIDVALE, UTAH 80847 NO CREDIT CARD ORDERS
| (801) 562-5008
Micro Products manufactures the former Impulse (later Alpha)
line of memory expansion sidecars. They offer three basic expansion
boards. A brief description of each is listed below.
** Models 100, 130, and 140 are memory expandable from 0 to 512K.
Each includes a Parallel Printer Port and a Clock/Calendar. Each
will allow the IBM PCjr, with its own 128K of memory, to be
expanded to 640K of RAM memory. All include RAM disk software.
Model 100 0K, parallel port, clock/calendar $230
Model 130 256K, parallel port, clock/calendar $270
Model 140 512K, parallel port, clock/calendar $310
** Models 101, 131, and 151 are memory expansion boards only.
Model 101 0K $135
Model 131 256K $175
Model 151 512K $215
Model 160 clock/calendar, parallel port (no memory) $125
** None of the boards listed above require an external power supply.
Memory chips only are available in 256K RAM sets at $40 per set.
Orders phoned in are subject to UPS Shipping charges of approximately
$1.75 per board and a $3.00 C.O.D. service charge. If payment is
received with the order, Micro Products will cover the shipping costs.
Orders are normally filled within 5 working days of receipt.
All Micro Products expansion modules are covered by a 2 year limited
warranty.
NEW PRODUCT INFORMATION: As of 8/1/87, Micro Products was
in the process of testing two disk drive boards. The first is a board
that will allow the installation of two 20 Mb. hard disk drives on
a PCjr. The second is a floppy drive expansion board which will
allow you to install two additional floppy disks on the system.
Both boards have DMA. Availability is scheduled for late August.
Another new product under development is a board that will plug into
the PCjr mother board, replacing the 8088 chip. This board will
carry 512K of memory and a clock-calendar as well as the 8088 and
a socket for a 8087 co-processor. Additional products are in the
planning stage. Call Micro for additional information.
=====================================================================
MSC (formerly Micro Service Co.) Prices as of 7/28/87
4764 Elison Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21206
(301) 325-6417 (Monday-Friday, 4:30pm to 9pm;
Saturday, 9am to 5pm)
MSC offers a modification service for Tecmar jrCaptains, Microsoft
Boosters and the 128K IBM Memory Sidecar which brings them
up to 512K. This gives you a full 640K to work with. All the
above boards come back with a 90 day warranty.
128K to 512K Memory upgrades 145.00
SECOND DISKETTE DRIVE: This is a basic 360K, DSDD disk drive, which
is controlled by altering the IBM diskette adapter card in the PCjr.
360K Drive and altered drive card $239.00
| 3.5" addon drive, with controller $269.00 (new 6/87)
| NEW: BOOT ROM cartridge for use with Hard Drives using the RIM
| ELECTRONICS controller (such as Paul Rau and PC Enterprises drives).
| Fits in cartridge slot: allows you to boot from hard disk instead of
| instead of floppy. Now available $79.95
MSC also offers repair service on PCjr and peripherals on a
flat rate basis (plus parts). Example: CPU w/128K mem. $85 + parts.
====================================================================
| National PC Service and Repair (8/11/87)
| 3041 Martha Berry Hwy. NW
| Rome, Georgia
| (404)-295-4600
| PCjr motherboard repair $75.00 plus parts
========================================================================
| Oowl Software (9/20/87)
| 1435 Burnley Sq. N.
| Columbus, OH 43229
| (614) 436-0219
| Call or write for free catalog. Oowl is another mail order dealer
| with an extensive line of PCjr products in its catalog. Examples:
| Complete 2nd diskette drive additions, starting at $189.95
| ES Quality Products jrHotshot products
| PCjr joysticks $16.95, 2 for $32.00 + $4.00 shipping
========================================================================
Paul Rau Consulting (Updated 11/20/87)
260 Lincoln Way N.
Galt, CA 95632
|
| (209) 745-9284 Message hours (voice) 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST
| (209) 745-9284 Jr Blue BBS 2400 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM week nights,and all
| weekend. The best time to reach him is after 5:00 pm at (209) 745-2696.
| Add $5.00 for COD orders. No personal checks accepted on COD orders.
| Now accepting Mastercard and Visa, please add 4% to the total sale.
| Shipping extra for foreign orders. Please allow 2 weeks for shipping.
|
| Following is a list of products available from Paul Rau:
|
| ES Quality Products jrHOTSHOT Memory Products price shipping
|
| HS-512 512K MEMORY (see back page for info) $179 $3
| HS-256 256K MEMORY $149 $3
| HS-512CLK 512K WITH CLOCK-CALENDAR $228 $3
| HS-256CLK 256K WITH CLOCK-CALENDAR $188 $3
| HS-512DIS 512K WITH DISK CONTROLLER & CABLE $238 $3
| HS-256DIS 256K WITH DISK CONTROLLER & CABLE $198 $3
| HS-512CLKDIS 512K / CLOCK-CAL / CONTROLLER & CABLE $269 $3
| HS-256CLKDIS 256K / CLOCK-CAL / CONTROLLER & CABLE $229 $3
|
| ****** SIDECAR Memory from Micro Products ******
|
| M-101 SIDECAR MEMORY WITH 0K $160 $6
| M-131 SIDECAR MEMORY WITH 256K $210 $6
| M-151 SIDECAR MEMORY WITH 512K $235 $6
| M-100 SIDECAR MEMORY WITH 0K, P.PORT, CLK $255 $6
| M-130 SIDECAR MEMORY WITH 256K, P.PORT, CLK $285 $6
| M-140 SIDECAR MEMORY WITH 512K, P.PORT, CLK $299 $6
| M-160 PARALLEL PRINTER PORT $119 $6
|
| ****** Disk Drives ******
|
| 5-EXT 5.25" 360k ext. drive (drive,case,pwr sup) $179 $9
| 5-EXT SYS 5.25" 360k ext. system (dr,case,pwr sup,cont) $239 $9
| 5-CUSTOM Same as 5-EXT SYS except in a custom case $259 $9
| 5-DRIVE 5.25" 360k replacement drive - direct drive $ 99 $9
| 3-EXT 3.50" 720k ext. drive (dr,case,pwr sup) $239 $9
| 3-EXT SYS 3.50" 720k ext,system (dr,case,pwr sup,cont) $299 $9
| 3-CUSTOM Same as 3-EXT SYS except in a custom case $319 $9
| HS-DIS jr Hotshot floppy disk controller & cable $ 79 $9
| 3-DISKS 3.5" Dual sided 720K diskettes- 10 pack $ 25 $3
|
| The external drive system is housed in a metal case 3.5" wide x 6"
| high x 13"deep. It has its own power supply and uses the jrHotshot
| controller. See the jrHotshot memory section if you would like to add
| memory to the board. The custom cabinet is the same except that the case
| is a Racore or Legacy type that is 2"high and sits on top of the PCjr.
| The 3.5" drives come with a device driver to allow you to use DOS 2.1.
|
| ****** Hard drives ******
|
| RO-20 20meg system by Paul Rau Consulting $659 $9
| RO-40 40meg (2-20megs)system by Paul Rau Consulting $929 $9
| RO-25 20meg + 5.25" floppy drv.(controller not inc) $799 $9
| RO-23 20meg + 3.50" floppy drv.(controller not inc) $829 $9
| RM-20 20meg system with a 1200 baud modem $859 $9
| RM-40 40meg system with a 1200 baud modem $1129 $9
|
| SCSI Host adapter (internal modem card), cable, software $115 $3
| SASI Controller card with ST-506 interface $125 $3
| External hard drive cabinet with power supply $165 $9
| Seagate ST-225 20 meg bare hard drive $299 $3
| Cartridge to allow boot from hard drive $ 79 $3
|
| The hard drive is housed in a metal external case. It is 19" wide x 15"
| deep x 3.5" high. The entire unit is surge protected and has a fan and
| a 65 watt power supply, more than enough to drive two hard drives. There
| is one main power switch and four auxiliary switches that run four
| outlets in back. The drive is guaranteed for one year by Seagate and the
| rest of the components are guaranteed for 90 days. The hard drive
| interfaces at the internal modem slot. The interface card is available
| with a modem---add $200 for 1200 baud and $349 for 2400 baud. A modem
| upgrade is also available at a later date. The hard drive packages come
| with hard drive utilities including a menu system and a backup program.
|
| ***** RACORE Expansion Units *****
|
| M-1500 Racore Drive 2 Plus drive chassis $292 $9
| M-1501 Racore Drive 2 Plus drive chassis with DMA $325 $9
| M2101 256k memory for Racore Drive 2 Plus $ 99 $3
| M2103 512k memory for Racore Drive 2 Plus $125 $3
| M1521 20mb Hard Drive Chassis $950 $9
| M9100 PC style Keyboard w/adapter cable $ 90 $6
| M9101 5151 style Keyboard w/adapter cable $129 $6
| M9102 AT style Keyboard w/adapter cable $109 $6
| M3200 Keyboard adapter cable $29 $3
| M3400 PC I.D. Cartridge $18 $3
|
| ****** Modems, CABLES, Keyboards and Miscellaneous Items ******
|
| IN-1200 1200 baud INTERNAL Modem for PCjr $249 $6
| IN-2400 2400 baud INTERNAL Modem for PCjr call for details
| Modems are 100% Hayes compatible and carry a 90 day guarantee.
|
| PC-JRMON Cable to use PC with the PCjr Monitor $39 $4
| JR-PCMON Cable for using PC style monitor with PCjr $19 $4
| PC-CEN STANDARD 6 FT CENTRONICS PRINTER CABLE $15 $4
| PC-232 STANDARD 9 FT SERIAL MODEM CABLE $15 $4
| JR-232 JR SERIAL ADAPTER - PCJR TO RS232 $19 $4
| JR-HAYES 8 FT PCJR TO HAYES MODEM cable $19 $4
|
| Jr Datadesk PC 8700 Keyboard w/Superkey $130 $6
| Jr Datadesk Turbo 101 K/B w/TurboLightning $175 $6
| Jr Datadesk Turbo 101 Keyboard $160 $6
|
| CLK-ROM Clock calendar chip for motherboard $39 $3
| CLK-CART Same as above except a cartridge $59 $3
| DUAL-FONT Chip to improve PCjr monitor readability $19 $3
| NEX-jr 8MHz Nickel Express Jr turbo board $79 $3
|
| The Nickel Express speedup board requires removal of soldered-in clock
| chip from PCjr motherboard, soldering a socket in its place, then
| insertion of the speedup board, plus replacement of clock chip.
| Allows switching of clock rate from original 4.77 Mhz to as high as
| 8 Mhz. SOLDERING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! If you can't tackle the job,
| Paul Rau will do the installation for $30.
| IMPORTANT: SPEEDUP BOARDS MAY NOT WORK WITH SOME AFTERMARKET MEMORY
| EXPANSIONS. CHECK WITH PAUL RAU BEFORE ORDERING THE NICKEL EXPRESS.
| Problems have been observed in trying to use the Nickel Express with
| Tecmar jrCaptain and the ES jrHotshot.
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PC Enterprises (7/28/87)
P. O. Box 292
Belmar, NJ 07719
(201)-280-0025
(800)-922-PCJR (922-7257) Order line, call this # for a catalog.
Visa, Mastercard accepted--2 week hold on personal checks.
Following is just a sample of items available from their catalog.
512K memory expansion with clock/calendar and parallel port $295
jrROM clock--clock/calendar, installs under ROM chip $39.95
be sure ROM is socketed before ordering--to locate, remove diskette
drive and locate 28 pin IC behind first cartridge slot. Correct IC
will be marked with IBM # 1504036.
jrVIDEO cartridge--replaces BIOS video routines...speeds up screen
updates. (by Cryptographic software) #1802 $29.95
PC ID cartridge---allows some non-jr. programs to run $15.95
IBM power expansion units for jr $65
AT-style keyboard (wireless) $99
Serial adapter cables 18 inch $15.50
6 foot $19.95
12 foot $27
Enclosure for second diskette drive, sits on top of jr $75
Above enclosure, with power supply $109
JRDRIVE II second diskette drive for the PCjr, with above
enclosure, power supply and controller $245
New: Hard disk for PCjr (20 Mb), in above enclosure, with
controller, software, etc. Uses internal modem slot. $695.00
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Peanut Gallery
P. O. Box 1587
Troy, Michigan
(800)-835-2246 voice (except Kansas)
(800)-362-2421 voice (Kansas only)
(313)-585-3893 Data: 300/1200/2400 baud
| Formerly a 'membership-type' buying service, the Peanut Gallery has
| discontinued their membership fee and diskette-based newsletter.
| Offers a wide variety of products for the PCjr at discounts 'averaging 25%'.
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RACORE COMPUTER PRODUCTS, INC. (Updated 9/87)
170 Knowles Ave.
Los Gatos, California 95030
(800) 521-6366 (California only)
(800) 325-1833 (Information, orders) except California
(801) 363-8720 (BBS number, 300/1200 baud service)
Technical Information: (801) 596-0370 Bob Lillian
2070 N. Redwood Road
Salt Lake City, UT
Racore has an entire line of products dedicated to the PCjr
and was one of the first to offer PCjr expansions.
DRIVE TWO PLUS: A second floppy disk drive--comes in an expansion
chassis with a power supply and one memory expansion slot. It
sits on top of the PCjr and a special drive cable takes the place
of the original IBM version to allow the second drive. No
software drivers are needed as DOS recognizes the added drive
as the B: drive. A version of this product is available with
factory installed DMA (Direct Memory Access). A clock/calendar
and parallel printer port comes standard. The unit has a PC/PCjr
mode toggle switch which allows some IBM software to operate that
normally will not run on a PCjr.
HARD DISK DRIVE TWO PLUS: This is a Fixed Disk version of the
Drive Two Plus, with either a 10 Mb or 20 Mb drive and DMA.
LANpac JR: An IBM compatible local area network (LAN) allowing up to
250 stations with up to 1,000 feet between stations. Connects to
PC, XT, AT or LANpac. Requires DOS 3.1 and Racore's DMA option.
256K/512K MEMORY PLUS: Using 256K chips, this is a memory
board which uses the internal slot in the Racore drive units.
A special upgrade for owners of Racore 384K cards is available.
You MUST have proof of purchase in order to upgrade the 384K card.
KEYBOARD ADAPTOR CABLE: Allows use of an IBM (or fully compatible)
keyboard on a Pcjr. It connects to the LP connector on the PCjr in
addition to the K connector. Because of this, it cannot be used in
conjunction with other devices which use the LP connector, such as
the Mouse Systems Serial Mouse. Also, these connections are made
with a single molded connector, which cannot be used with the plastic
"plug protectors" installed on the PCjr case.
PC ID CARTRIDGE:A plug-in cartridge that tricks software into
thinking the PCjr is a real PC. This is not a keyboard buffer,
nor does it speed up your jr.
CAUTION: Racore's DMA option will not allow the use of the
side bus expansion port on the PCjr to operate correctly with
certain other products. Microsoft Boosters, Tecmar jrCaptains,
IBM memory sidecars and SPC's hard disks will be rendered useless
by this option. RIM drives, which use the Internal Modem slot
are also affected. No word on the Creative Firmware or J&M Systems
addons. You can, however, use the IBM printer adapter.
RACORE IBM PCjr ENHANCEMENT PRODUCTS Prices current as of 9/87
Model Description Price Notes
1500 Drive II Plus $299.00
1501 Drive II Plus w/DMA 349.00
1504 10MB Drive II Plus (3rd drive model) 795.00 1
1507 20MB Drive II Plus (3rd drive model) 895.00 1
1511 10MB Drive II Plus w/DMA (2nd drive) 795.00
1521 20MB Drive II Plus w/DMA (2nd drive) 895.00
2101 256KB Memory Board 119.00
2102 256KB Memory Expansion 40.00 2
2103 512KB Memory Board 149.00
1502 Model 1500 to 1501 DMA Upgrade 85.00
1503 Model 1200 to 1501 DMA Upgrade 185.00
1506 Model 1400 to 1511 DMA Upgrade 185.00 3
3200 Keyboard Cable Adapter 29.00
3400 PC I.D. Cartridge 12.00
9100 PC Keyboard Package 99.00 4
9101 5151 Keyboard Package 139.00 4
9102 AT Keyboard Package 119.00 4
? LANpac jr 295.00 1a
NOTES:
1. These require one of the following combinations:
a) 1501 Drive II Plus w/DMA;
b) 1500 Drive II Plus and 1502 DMA Upgrade;
c) 1200 Drive II (??) and 1503 DMA Upgrade; or
d) 1400 Drive II (??) and 1506 DMA Upgrade.
2. This requires the 2101 256KB Memory Board.
3. The model 1400 is a 10 Mb hard drive unit.
4. These all include the 3200 Keyboard Cable Adapter.
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| Radio Shack
| various locations
|
| ITEM #25-1033 SmartWatch A clock/calendar board that plugs
| into one of the ROM sockets on the PCjr motherboard. (You must
| have socketed ROM for this....the chips in question are located
| on the motherboard behind the left cartridge slot). $39.95
|
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RIM ELECTRONICS (Updated 10/14/87)
3155 Thomas Grade Road
Morgan Hill, California 95037
INFORMATION ONLY ENTRY: RIM IS NO LONGER ENGAGED IN RETAIL SALES.
PRESENT OWNERS OF RIM PRODUCTS CAN CONTACT THEM AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS.
Some products previously marketed by RIM are now sold through JDR in
San Jose. The jr Drive Hard Disk expansion marketed by PC Enterprises
| uses the RIM controller, as does the unit offered by Paul Rau.
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Solid Rock Electronics Updated 10/04/87
1311-B Knight St.
Arlington, TX 76015
(817) 467-7878
An authorized IBM repair center, Solid Rock offers a variety of
products for PCjr. They claim to have the lowest prices in the U. S.
on upgrades and replacement parts for PCjr. They perform upgrades on
Microsoft Booster, IBM and Tecmar memory sidecars to 512K of memory.
They handle ES Quality Products' jrHotshot expansions, Racore products,
replacement diskette drives, etc. Call or write for catalog.
| Second diskette drive system (direct drive unit) $219.00
| Replacement diskette drive for PCjr. $89.00
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Synectics Software & Systems (updated 4/30/87)
P.O. Box 53501
San Jose, CA 95153-0501
(408)-281-7780 Charge cards NOT accepted
PCjr Product list (from brochure dated February 1, 1987)
ROM-CLOCK The ROM-CLOCK keeps track of the date and time while
your PCjr is turned off. The ROM-CLOCK fits under one of the
socketted ROM IC's in the mother board. The included software allows
you to read and set the date and time. By adding just one line
to your AUTOEXEC.BAT file, the date and time will be updated
automatically.
* keeps track of the year, month, day, hour, minute,
second, and hundredths of a second
* handles leap years automatically
* internal battery has a ten-year life (not replaceable)
* complete software compatibility: uses only ROM address space
* hardware requirements: a socketted ROM (if unavailable,
see SLOT-CLOCK)
SLOT-CLOCK The SLOT-CLOCK keeps track of the date and time while
your PCjr is turned off. The SLOT-CLOCK fits in a free cartridge
slot in your PCjr. The included software allows you to read and
set the date and time. By adding just one line to your AUTOEXEC.BAT
file, the date and time will be updated automatically.
* keeps track of the year, month, day, hour, minute, second, and
hundredths of a second
* handles leap years automatically
* internal battery has a ten-year life (not replaceable)
* complete software compatibility: uses address space
(E0000h-E7FFFh) that may conflict with some cartridge software
- works with cartridge BASIC and all of our cartridge products
* hardware requirements: one free cartridge slot
KEYLIGHTS CARTRIDGE The KEYLIGHTS CARTRIDGE adds
status indicator lights for three important modes: caps lock,
num lock, and scroll lock.
* plugs into either cartridge slot
* three LED status lights mounted in the cartridge
* hardware compatibility: requires one free cartridge slot
* software compatibility: no interference with any other cartridge
PROGRAM CARTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
The PCDS allows you to write and debug programs designed for
the three types of cartridges defined:
1. Initial Program Loadable (IPL) - given control when the PCjr is
first turned on. Most games are of this type. Programs should be
written in Assembly Language. (Assembler not provided)
2. DOS Command Cartridge (DOS) - adds DOS commands
to the PCjr's vocabulary. The IBM Cartridge BASIC is an
example that adds two DOS commands: BASIC and BASICA. Programs
should be written in Assembly Language. (Assembler not included)
3. BASIC Programs (BASIC) - given control when IBM cartridge BASIC
is activated by powering up without a disk, or typing BASIC
or BASICA at the DOS prompt. Programs are written and debugged
in BASIC. Requires IBM cartridge BASIC. (not provided)
* 8K, 32K, or 64K of RAM at segment D000H
* external select switch (great for debug)
* programming aids and example programs
* hardware requirements: one free cartridge slot and access to the
side I/O channel
* software requirements: uses address space that may
conflict with some cartridge software
PROGRAM CARTRIDGES
PROGRAM CARTRIDGES allow permanent storage of your
PROGRAM CARTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM programs.
Cartridges are made from your program diskette.
* 8K, 32K, or 64K of EPROM at segment D000H
* debug programs using the PROGRAM CARTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM
* EPROM programmed from your diskette
Current prices:
ROM-CLOCK ..................................... $ 39.95
SLOT-CLOCK .................................... 59.95
KEYLIGHTS CARTRIDGE ........................... 18.95
PROGRAM CARTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM (8K) ..... 54.95
PROGRAM CARTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM (32K) .... 84.95
PROGRAM CARTRIDGE DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM (64K) .... 124.95
PROGRAM CARTRIDGES (8K) ....................... 29.95
PROGRAM CARTRIDGES (32K) ...................... 34.95
PROGRAM CARTRIDGES (64K) ...................... 49.95
Quantity Purchase Discounts:
one free with purchase of five; five free with purchase of twenty.
DUAL FONTS ($17.95)
The DUAL FONTS package gives you a choice of two HARDWARE fonts: one
that is similar to the original IBM font, and a new font that is much
easier to read under most conditions. The new font uses thinner lines
allow more readable characters. This makes reading 80 column text and
numbers on a PCjr Color Display a pleasure - not a strain. Since there
are some color combinations of text and background that make the
characters hard to read, you can simply toggle between the two fonts
and determine which one you like the best.
* two hardware fonts for improved readability
* easy 'hot-key' toggling between fonts
* does not interfere with any PCjr hardware
* no soldering required
* software compatibility: does not use any dedicated address space
* hardware requirements: replaces the character generator ROM (must be
socketted for easy installation)
HotROD CARTRIDGES ($49.95)
The HotROD CARTRIDGE is a fast access 64K Read Only Disk. Once
installed, it acts like a read-only hard disk.
To determine which files you want to put on your HotROD cartridge, you
first install the HotROD ram disk on your PCjr with the provided
software. The ram disk allows you to test out your programs, and see
how they will fit in the HotROD cartridge. When you have the HotROD
ram disk set up the way you want the cartridge to look, just save the
ram disk in a special file (with the provided program). Mail this file
to Synectics, and we will mail you a HotROD cartridge with your
programs permanently installed.
* 64K fast access Read Only Disk (62K free for programs)
* red access indicator LED (works like the one on your disk drive)
* set up and test in RAM before you order the HotROD cartridge
* software compatibility: uses address space that may conflict with
some cartridge software. The LOW memory version (D0000-DFFFF) works
with Cartridge BASIC, and the HIGH memory version (E0000-EFFFF) works
with PCDS cartridge
* hardware requirements: requires one free cartridge slot
California residents add 7% sales tax. Postage and handling for all
orders add $2.00 (COD orders add $3.50) Charge cards not accepted.
Please allow two weeks for personal check clearance. Orders
accompanied by a cashier's check or money order are processed
immediately.
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SYSTEMS PERIPHERALS CONSULTANTS (SPC) (UPDATED 9/26/87)
9747 Businesspark Avenue
San Diego, California 92131
(619) 693-8611
(800) 345-0824
DISKITjr HARD DRIVES
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Using the side bus of the PCjr and interface card of their own design,
SPC has produced one of the most flexible systems for adding a hard
disk to your PCjr. The company provides over the phone support to
install and format their disks. They have gone to great lengths to fix
any problems, be it hardware or software. The DISKITjr comes complete
with controller sidecar, chassis with power supply, and drive. A boot
prom is expected to be available shortly. SPC often has special sales
on their products, so it is best to check with them on price.
Following are highligts from recent SPC brochure:
IBM/PC Compatibility
If you ever decide to upgrade to any PC/XT-compatible computer, just
call SPC and arrange for a swap to an XT-compatible booting controller.
Your Diskit will NEVER BECOME OBSOLETE, and there's NO CHARGE.
Upgrade flexibility--installation software is menu-driven, so you
can easily install a higher capacity Winchester in the future.
REMEDY OPTION
For a system with ever-expanding storage requirements, the
REMEDY drive allows the user to remove the entire 20mb. file
and replace it with another. It offers the same capability
as the popular BERNOULLI BOX but at a fraction of the cost.
Compatibility: The Diskitjr will work in conjunction with almost
all other vendor's add-on products. The Diskitjr side-car simply
plugs into the extended 60 pin expansion bus on the side and
connects to the drive with a cable pair. It works with Tecmar,
Quadram, Impulse, Racore(non-DMA), Microsoft, etc.
PRICES: Terms are COD cashier's check or prepayment by mail (5% discount
with order). Add $15 for UPS 2 day delivery, or $25.00 for next day air.
Prepaid orders or orders with deposits receive first priority.
| 65 millisecond access drives
| Diskitjr 10L $595 10 megabyte
| Diskitjr 20L $695 20 megabyte
| Diskitjr 30L $795 **** SPECIAL! ****** 30 megabyte
| 35 millisecond access drives
| Diskitjr 20H $895 20 megabyte
| Diskitjr 30H $995 30 megabyte
| Diskitjr 40H $1195 40 megabyte
|
| Remedy removable drive option add $195.00
SPC has a one year warranty on all items. SPC reserves the right to
repair or replace equipment under warranty. A one year warranty
extension period is available and will be quoted at time of order.
| SPC also carries the ES Quality Products jrHotShot product line, which
| is compatible with SPC products.
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TECMAR INC. (updated 11/20/87)
6225 Cochran Road
Solon, Ohio 44139
(216) 349-0600
| Tecmar has resumed manufacturing the jrCaptain memory sidecar.
| They are selling it direct for a price of $199, plus shipping.
The jrCaptain board provides 512K additional RAM for PCjr, along with
power supply, clock/calendar, parallel printer port, and the "Treasure
Chest" of software, giving you RAMdisk, video RAM setup, access of the
clock and several utility programs, including print spooler, Rolodex(tm),
and more.
Originally produced with 128K of RAM in sockets, allowing for replacement
of the 64K chips by 256K chips with addressing resolved by moving a jumper.
Due to thermal problems (according to Tecmar), later production was changed
to soldered-in chips, and Tecmar disavowed expandability to 512K, although
many people have successfully removed soldered-in RAM, and installed sockets
and 256K RAM chips. The key here is to get 256K chips having the
lowest possible operating current.
The jrCADET BOARD is a memory only sidecar which can be populated with
from 1 to 6 banks of 64K chips, for a maximum of 384K. A jrCaptain is
required to provide power and correct addressing of the RAM.
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True Data Products Updated 10/04/87
| 115 South Main
Uxbridge, MA 01569
(800)-635-0300, (617)-278-6555
This firm offers a second diskette drive at a price of $199.95
| Adapter, software and cable alone (no drive or case) $89.95
They are also a source of cases for addon drives....
Dual half-height case with power supply $54.95
Filler panel for half-height drives 3.00
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