DC2N by Luigi Di Fraia DC2N - a tape preservation device for Commodore and Sinclair homecomputers


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Before ordering, please read the FAQ and technical information sections.

Various deliverables are available, as per below. Bear in mind that a DC2N without a case would ship sooner so that if you have means to build a case by yourself, consider that when pre-ordering.

Deliverable Price Qty in stock Picture
DC2N DIY kit (keys on main board) £60 [1] 5 DC2N DIY kit by Luigi Di Fraia
DC2N without a case £75 [1] Sold out (*) DC2N without a case by Luigi Di Fraia
DC2N complete device £100 [1] Sold out (*) DC2N in a case by Luigi Di Fraia
Black PLASTIC case [3] Retailer's price + shipping [2]   Retailer's page

DC2N is sold on a first-come-first-served basis. To pre-order e-mail me:
  • your fullname,
  • country where you live,
  • deliverables you are interested in.
Also, send from an email address that I can use to contact you and give you updates later on. If your email address goes dead when I try to get in touch, I will not be able to process your pre-order.


(*) Current batch:
    Sold out as of 19/01/2011. A few devices might not be confirmed though: these would still be available at the above prices.

    There's currently a backlog of 5 devices to work at before I get to build your one: DC2N is a craftwork I make for those not familiar with electronics and carving. It is not a commercial device ready/stacked waiting to be shipped. Each case is manually built during my little spare time.

    I can't do any estimation about the wait time, sorry.

    That's what "pre-ordering" involves, as opposite to "ordering": you don't pay upfront so that you don't have the right to pester me!

Next batch:
    Will be manufactured as soon as I get at least 20 pre-orders (25 boards will be manufactured). For this batch I am allowing bulk pre-ordering of the kit version (without a case).

Accepted payment methods (do NOT attempt to make a payment before instructed to do so):
  • PayPal ONLY for payments in GBP (will provide email address at the right time)
  • Bank money transfer for payments in GBP from within the UK
  • Eurogiro for payments from Europe in Euro (eurogiro to UK is not available anymore from Italy)

[1] Shipping charges are included for European countries but shipping is not tracked and not insured.
If you prefer a trackable and insured packet, that is offered via Parcelforce (check their prices here).

If you prefer a third party service rather than going direct to the courier in order to save money on shipping, you will have to arrange that directly by yourself: if anything goes wrong, you will be chasing the third party companies which will not offer what I would call an outstanding customer service (Yes, I've been through that myself).

[2] There is no additional shipping charge for the case if it is bought together with a DC2N.

[3] This PLASTIC case comes handy if buyers want to customize the look of their DC2N too, as per examples below:
DC2N hotrod artwork by Luigi Di Fraia DC2N blue flames artwork by Luigi Di Fraia
DC2N red black flames artwork by Luigi Di Fraia DC2N snowflakes artwork by Luigi Di Fraia

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