Tandy 1000 SX Computer – Fully Working, DOS, 20MB Hard Drive, Keyboard Included

Tandy 1000 SX Computer – Fully Working, DOS, 20MB Hard Drive, Keyboard Included

$349.00
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Tandy 1000 SX Computer – Fully Working, DOS, 20MB Hard Drive, Keyboard Included

Tandy 1000 SX Computer – Fully Working, DOS, 20MB Hard Drive, Keyboard Included

$349.00

Step back into 1988 with this genuine Tandy 1000 SX, one of Radio Shack's most beloved IBM-compatible home computers — and this one isn't just a shelf display, it's alive and running. Powered on, tested, and verified: it boots straight to DOS, runs PFS:First Choice and MS-DOS QBasic without a hiccup, and its original 20MB hard drive passed a full disk check with zero errors. If you want a vintage machine you can actually use the day it arrives, this is it.

What's Included

  • Tandy 1000 SX system unit (Model 25-1052B, Serial No. 026357)
  • Matching Tandy 1000 Personal Computer Keyboard (Serial No. 0213852) with coiled cable
  • Dual 5.25" floppy disk drives — both tested and functioning
  • Working 20MB internal hard drive loaded with period-correct software: MS-DOS, PFS:First Choice, QBasic, and LANtastic networking utilities
  • Installed Arcnet networking card (slot 5, coax BNC connector) plus a second expansion card with dual DB9 ports — appears to be a serial/RS-232-style interface card — populating the rear expansion slots. Video is already built into the motherboard (RGBI + composite video/audio on the main I/O panel), so this is a bonus for collectors into vintage networking and serial peripherals

Condition Notes

  • The case has light surface dust and a few faint handling scuffs on the top lid — purely cosmetic.
  • Some grime buildup along the side panel seams, typical of a machine that lived on a desk for decades.
  • A touch of the warm ivory "vintage beige" patina these classic cases naturally develop with age — a badge of authenticity for collectors.
  • The underside of the keyboard has some old adhesive residue from long-removed rubber feet — doesn't affect use or typing feel.
  • There is a small chip/crack in the case plastic at the top-right rear corner (visible in photos), where a triangular piece of the housing has broken away. Cosmetic only — it doesn't affect the case's structural integrity elsewhere, and no keys or latches are missing or broken.
  • Aside from the rear corner chip noted above, the case is crack-free and structurally solid.

Whether you're building a retro computing collection, getting into DOS gaming, or want a genuine piece of Radio Shack history that still fires right up, this Tandy 1000 SX is tested, ready to ship, and ready to run. Grab a great piece of computing history before it's gone.

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