{"title":"CP\/M Computers","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare CP\/M-era computers for collectors and enthusiasts — including the iconic Kaypro luggable. Each unit is individually sourced and described with full condition notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kaypro-ii","title":"Kaypro II CP\/M Luggable Computer – Keyboard, Manuals \u0026 Floppy Software Bundle, As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kaypro II is one of the definitive early-80s CP\/M \"luggables\" — a full computer, keyboard, and 9-inch green-screen monitor packed into a rugged blue-and-gray steel case with a built-in carrying handle. This bundle comes with its matching keyboard, a genuinely nice set of five original Kaypro manuals (Microsoft BASIC, CP\/M, ReportStar Training Guide, and the WordStar\/MailMerge User's Guide), and a bundle of period floppy diskettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe want to be upfront about where this one stands: powered on, the unit lights up — the CRT is active and both floppy drive activity lights illuminate — but what we captured on screen was the character \"snow\" pattern common on CP\/M machines in the moment right after power-on, not a clean boot to a CP\/M prompt. We did not confirm a full successful boot into CP\/M during listing, so this is being sold as-is. It's entirely possible this boots fine and we simply didn't capture the right moment or need to try a different disk — but we'd rather tell you exactly what we saw than oversell it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKaypro II system unit with built-in 9\" monitor and dual full-height 5.25\" floppy drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching detachable Kaypro keyboard with coiled cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive original Kaypro manuals: Microsoft BASIC (x2, slightly different printings), CP\/M, ReportStar Training Guide (spiral-bound), and User's Guide for WordStar\/MailMerge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bundle of roughly a dozen 5.25\" floppy diskettes in a storage box — see condition notes below for an important compatibility caveat before assuming these all work with this machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowers on: the CRT is active and both drive activity lights illuminate when powered up. A full, confirmed CP\/M boot to a working prompt was NOT captured or verified during listing — see the description above. Sold as-is; we recommend a buyer comfortable with vintage CP\/M troubleshooting (floppy drive belts, video alignment, etc. are common service items on machines this age).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIMPORTANT on the included diskettes: this is a mixed lot, not a matched software library. Several disks are clearly labeled \"KAYPRO 16\" and one is labeled \"KAYPRO 10\" — those are different Kaypro models with different disk formats (the 16 is MS-DOS-based) and are almost certainly NOT usable on this Kaypro II. There are also several handwritten \"K2-1\" through \"K2-5\" disks that are more likely actually formatted for a Kaypro II, plus one blank spare diskette — but none of the media was tested for readability. Treat the whole lot as an interesting period-correct bonus, not confirmed working software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe top case has noticeable cosmetic damage on the upper-left area: several patches of missing\/peeled finish (looks like old label or paint removal) down to a lighter substrate, including a partial faded red marking. Clearly visible in photos — cosmetic, but not subtle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe keyboard keycaps are clean with no notable wear, and the coiled cable and connector look intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe manuals show ordinary shelf wear — edge yellowing and light cover scuffing consistent with age — but are complete with no torn or missing pages noted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cracks noted on the case exterior beyond the top panel finish damage described above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great-looking shelf piece and a real project for someone who wants to dig into CP\/M-era hardware, backed by a genuinely nice set of original manuals. Priced and described as-is to reflect that the boot sequence wasn't fully confirmed — bring your troubleshooting kit, or just enjoy it as a classic luggable on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShips securely double-boxed with heavy padding — these are dense, heavy machines. Keyboard, manuals, and diskettes packed separately from the main unit. Buyer message before combining shipping with another item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silicon Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43477258960957,"sku":"SR-0004","price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6896\/1597\/files\/20240811_021919.jpg?v=1786885187"}],"url":"https:\/\/silicon-relics.com\/collections\/cp-m-computers.oembed","provider":"Silicon Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}