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NEC TG-16/TE/TurboDuo => TG-16/TE/TurboDuo Sales & Trades => Topic started by: omnedon on October 17, 2007, 05:15:58 AM

Title: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: omnedon on October 17, 2007, 05:15:58 AM
OSG has an opportunity to have a run of AC adapters made. The number one request we get, that we cannot fill, is for Turbo DUO and PC Engine DUO replacement AC adapters.

I have to make a minimum run of 1000 AC adapters. That quantity I cannot change, and for a business the size of OSG, it's a pretty serious commitment.

What I need to know, is how many people (if any!) would be interested in buying these.

OSG would likely be retailing these at about $19 per AC adapter. Shipping would be an extra $6 anywhere in North America.

I'm considering doing a pre order, if enough interest exists. If I did do that, you would need to put down a refundable $5 deposit on the pre-order of the AC adapter. (it would be refundable if the delivery fell through on our end for any reason). I would be also willing to offer a $5 discount to those who went with the pre-order, so the total for pre-ordered customers would be $20 shipped.

This is NOT a pre-order call. This is OSG sticking it's toe in the water to see if pursuing getting these made is wise, or foolish. Your feedback (pro and con) is appreciated, as opinions both ways will help me decide how to proceed if at all. Why not make it a poll?

Comments welcome!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: nat on October 17, 2007, 05:20:06 AM
Great idea, if you ask me. Assuming they are of high build quality.

If so, I would definitely buy one. Maybe two.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Necromancer on October 17, 2007, 05:55:38 AM
Not a bad idea, but my original is still working dandy.  If it died, I'd buy one in a heartbeat - or I might just buy one anyway for 'safety'.  Perhaps OSG could forge a deal with TZD to split an order and get Canada and the good ol' US of A to unite in support of turbo goodness.  :)
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: vestcoat on October 17, 2007, 09:51:40 AM
Sweet, I bet this would make my Radioshack replacement obsolete (and therefore a valuable piece of vintage Turbo gear I could resell on ebay!  )
 :wink:

....Yeah, I'd buy one.
It might be worth it to also do an interest check on the AC for the US CD-rom player; those are frigging impossible to find and I heard that the CD attachment even mis-labeled the kind of supply it requires, further confusing the replacement process.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Turbo D on October 17, 2007, 11:24:59 AM
I think its a good Idea, I'd pick one up for my spare duo. There have been a lot of people coming on here looking for them.

It might be worth it to also do an interest check on the AC for the US CD-rom player; those are frigging impossible to find and I heard that the CD attachment even mis-labeled the kind of supply it requires, further confusing the replacement process.

I would definitely buy one of those!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: TR0N on October 17, 2007, 09:46:51 PM
Not a bad idea if you need a spare i say do it.

Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Black Tiger on October 18, 2007, 01:16:27 AM
I would buy at least two.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Keranu on October 18, 2007, 04:53:15 PM
I think it's a great idea! I think you should also consider producing AC adapters for TGCD/PCE CD systems because those seem to be rare.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: rag-time4 on October 19, 2007, 11:56:42 AM
My vote explained:

Interesting idea. Once you had them available, I'd consider possibly ordering one. ~ Right now, my original official AC adapter is working fine (US Duo). However, if it ever went out, I would like to buy an original/official one, so if yours are identical, I would be interested.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: omnedon on October 19, 2007, 12:21:13 PM
No, these would be third party, properly rated with the correct tip.

I'm asking on a lot of forums. It's looking so far like these will continue to be hard to find, unless I get a lot of capital I can use in a speculative fashion that is not needed elsewhere.

Regardless, the feedback is valuable, and valued, those interested, and those not. Thanks!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Arjak on October 20, 2007, 07:00:40 AM
If I get a Duo, I would definitely consider getting a spare from you, as long as they work well.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: omnedon on October 26, 2007, 11:59:15 AM
Thanks everybody for the input. Right now, there just isn't enough interest to justify the expense. I will back burner this for now, but who knows how things will pan out in the future.

Regardless, OSG is committed to classic gaming, and will continue to look for ways to service the needs of all gamers.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Kitsunexus on December 20, 2007, 01:09:07 PM
I would buy this and I don't even HAVE a Duo!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: SignOfZeta on December 20, 2007, 01:16:16 PM
The 273-1771 I got from Radio Shack is completely and totally perfect for my Duo R, so I wouldn't be interested.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: nat on December 20, 2007, 01:19:00 PM
Way to necropost!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Kitsunexus on December 20, 2007, 01:30:47 PM
Way to necropost!

Fried chicken.

Way to negropost!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Necromancer on December 21, 2007, 01:14:10 AM
Fried chicken.

Way to negropost!

Yay, more stereotypes from KKKitsune!
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: MissaFX on December 21, 2007, 08:45:13 AM
The 273-1771 I got from Radio Shack is completely and totally perfect for my Duo R, so I wouldn't be interested.

What end do you use to match up with that wall wart?
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: Necromancer on December 21, 2007, 09:10:26 AM
What's good for your ears is good for your Duo - you want a "Q" tip.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: MissaFX on December 21, 2007, 09:23:03 AM
What's good for your ears is good for your Duo - you want a "Q" tip.

Ty.
Title: Re: Interest Check- new manufacture DUO replacement AC adapters
Post by: kokuryu on December 21, 2007, 10:46:41 AM
Cool idea...  My original wall wart is working just fine, but I would buy a spare or two - always handy to have.  What I would like to see though is a 3rd party replacement for the CD-ROM unit for the TG16...