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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Sales & Trades => Topic started by: blixa on September 25, 2012, 05:39:24 AM
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alt. a turboduo in very good condition.
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Wish ya luck on that. The MINT boxed Turbo Duo systems rarely pop up here in the forums, though they do occasionally. Far as NEW, I dont think I have ever seen one here, but I have seen them on eBay..and man they are up there. ugh.. Try PMing Keith Courage, he usually has systems on hand, and I bought a boxed Duo from him a year or so ago.
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The real question is, what kind of money are you wanting to spend. And also, why the desire for a mint/new unit? Is it going to be played or just sit and look pretty?
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Or go up on eBay for more money? :-s
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The real question is, what kind of money are you wanting to spend. And also, why the desire for a mint/new unit? Is it going to be played or just sit and look pretty?
both played on and looking pretty.
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How particular are you regarding a system that has been opened and refurbished? Every normal duo needs capacitors by now, even ones that are new in box. Keep that in mind when looking to buy one.
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Actually Blue, mine hasn't had caps replaced yet and it operates fine. Clear video, loud audio, and I haven't yet seen any goo leaking out onto the board. Perhaps there are other systems out there with such luck.
I know I'm perhaps pushing MY luck with it, but once it's ready for cap replacement, it'll get done.
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Ive seen both extremes. Some systems do still look mint inside, but even on those when I go to recap them I find some leaked fluid under some of the caps. Certainly not enough to cause damage, but it was there. Its probably safe to wait until you notice sound issues.
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I sent a Turbo Duo to Blue, that was basically brand new and mint with a mint box. I sent it to him for a region mod, and even though it was nice and clean inside, he found some caps leaking.