Vintage 1978 DEC Digital VT100-AA Desktop Video Terminal, 1st Gen VT100 - READ For Sale

Vintage 1978 DEC Digital VT100-AA Desktop Video Terminal, 1st Gen VT100 - READ
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Vintage 1978 DEC Digital VT100-AA Desktop Video Terminal, 1st Gen VT100 - READ:
$1799.00

Vintage 1978 DEC Digital VT100-AA Desktop Video Terminal, 1st Gen VT100 - READ
This item is in used condition. There are signs of wear and discoloration throughout due to use and aging.
This item is not fully tested.The item turns on and shows a set-up page when prompted. That's the extend of the testing. The keyboard seems to work but not all they keys have been tested. The item will need servicing. There may be other issues.Sold as-is.
The computer comes from Purdue University (There is a university sticker on the back of the system. The computer system and keyboard both have yellow numbers painted on throughout from the university.)
Model: VT100-AA
The item comes with a power cord that is not original.
Demo Issues:
  • There is deep scratching/scuffing throughout
  • There are numbers painted throughout onto the system and keyboard. This is due to the computer belonging to Purdue University
  • All the plastic grommets that hold the system case together are very brittle and some are broken and need to be replaced. So the system case doesn't shut tightly
  • There is dirt/debris throughout the item
  • The system and keyboard both have major yellowing/staining/fading
  • There are small spots of surface rust on some of the metal components inside (this is shown better in the video)
  • The keyboard is missing the "Set-Up Key
  • The label inside the keyboard has become unglued
  • The screen may have burn-in
  • The keyboard case is not tight and comes apart (as shown in the photos)
  • The screen has some kind of a build up along the edges. It's worse underneath the case
  • There are yellow numbers painted throughout the computer system and keyboard case
  • There may be other issues
Please use the photos of the item to determine the type, condition, and value. If you have any questions please message me before purchasing. Thank you!
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