AnuX Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hello Everyone,For an important personal project I am focusing on Vintage Computers Items for Packard Bell. I have tried all around my state for Packard Bell Computers, Master CD, Restore Diskettes, and Documentation. If someone out there will be able to help me, it will be well regarded. Thank you for your time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krome Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) Vintage Packard Bell PC worth 0cents cos the Intel isn't extinct yet. Help you how? You looking for old parts from donations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hello Everyone, For an important personal project I am focusing on Vintage Computers Items for Packard Bell. I have tried all around my state for Packard Bell Computers, Master CD, Restore Diskettes, and Documentation. If someone out there will be able to help me, it will be well regarded. Thank you for your time. You trying to get data off the hard drive ? You can take out the drive and perhaps install it in an external case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNWDweller Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Your best bet is eBay in their vintage computer section for parts. T3X4S 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Vintage Packard Bell PC worth 0cents cos the Intel isn't extinct yet. Help you how? You looking for old parts from donations? Yes looking for old parts from donations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Hello Everyone, For an important personal project I am focusing on Vintage Computers Items for Packard Bell. I have tried all around my state for Packard Bell Computers, Master CD, Restore Diskettes, and Documentation. If someone out there will be able to help me, it will be well regarded. Thank you for your time. Call Electronic Discount. They have a sort of museum in the store - I have seen a 10KB IBM hard drive there the size of a washing machine. Anibal P and Bryan R. 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks, Is there a chance that they have Packard Bell Computers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_K Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks, Is there a chance that they have Packard Bell Computers? ...You'd have to do the checking, these are suggestions, it's your project. Dick Montage 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Frank B. Subscriber² Posted April 7, 2014 Subscriber² Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks, Is there a chance that they have Packard Bell Computers? Call them? Also check eBay, Craigslist and the like - you should be able to find Packard Bell items on there for a low prize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krome Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Wish I can help with your hobby buddy. I just can't stand their product and yeah it's outdated. So I don't keep any of their old parts. As a matter of fact, I build my own. If I live anywhere near, I may find a way to help you out on that journey. Good hunting bud. Yes looking for old parts from donations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Update: I called Electronic Discount Sales, and they had a PAckard Bell 3.1 Software Collection, but it was not for resale which is illegal. I then emailed them about the action that they will do to it. I do not live in Texas sadly. eBay's shipping prices are very expensive and I trying to find some other way. I want to avoid eBay at all costs. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+John Teacake MVC Posted April 7, 2014 MVC Share Posted April 7, 2014 OK so you could email the CEO of Acer. They now own a large stake in packard bell. I am sure they would be able to provide details of anything you want and may have old stuff they would send you if you ask nicely. marco_andresen@acer-euro.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I called Electronic Discount Sales, and they had a PAckard Bell 3.1 Software Collection, but it was not for resale which is illegal. I then emailed them about the action that they will do to it. You did what??? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 I tried some, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I tried some, thanks. You tried some what? Praetor 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Praetor Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 You tried some what? oof i though i was dyslexically from reading this thread, fortunately i'm not the only one. i still do see some stores still selling Packard Bell laptops with Windows 7...weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papercut2008uk Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 try freecycle, put in a wanted add on there. someone might have one. i've still got one of these in the attic Packard Bell Platinum 8700 (most expensive computer i ever bought!) http://www.backoffice.be/prod_uk/Packard_Bell/p180111614_packard_bell_platinum_8700_gf_rw_mt_1_x_piii_.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 try freecycle, put in a wanted add on there. someone might have one. i've still got one of these in the attic Packard Bell Platinum 8700 (most expensive computer i ever bought!) http://www.backoffice.be/prod_uk/Packard_Bell/p180111614_packard_bell_platinum_8700_gf_rw_mt_1_x_piii_.asp I tried Freecycle, no luck. Do you have any Master CD/Diskettes for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawnsdada Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 My first PC was a Packard Bell (can't remember the model) that I bought at Circuit City. 233mhz Pentium 32mb RAM 4gb HDD 56k modem I still have the monitor because every once in a while I use it with a Sega Dreamcast running through a VGA converter and it looks great. Perfect shape except the letter "B" in the logo was wearing off so I rebranded it with the letter "H" lol n_K and Alera 2 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papercut2008uk Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 haven't seen the recovery media for it in years. might have been thrown out with all the moving i've done over the years, put in a wanted add on your local freecycle and someone might respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T3X4S Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 What is illegal ? The fact they wont sell something ? Huh ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technord Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 I used to work for a large computer retailer in the late 90s. We have cd wallets full of packard bell recovery media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliot B. Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 This was my first new PC in 1999 (from memory, it cost around ?700-?800): This was me on it in the same year! :D (I was around 13 years old) Aergan 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Update: Got the Platinum 1 with original keyboard, mouse, and software collection :). It needs some work (missing power supply) and (floppy drive not connected) etc. I might need some help to fix it. If anybody has these items please let me know thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnuX Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 Update: I ordered the Packard Bell Power Supply along with another one? I am still looking for these items. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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