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


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DC2N navigation pane by Luigi Di Fraia
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):

Note: Requires soldering
and some hacking skills		 £60 Sold out (*) DC2N DIY kit by Luigi Di Fraia
DC2N without a case £75 Sold out (*) DC2N without a case by Luigi Di Fraia
DC2N complete device £100 Sold out (*) DC2N in a case by Luigi Di Fraia
Black PLASTIC case [1] Retailer's price + shipping   Retailer's page


(*) Current batch: Sold out as of 19/01/2011

Future plans (my last words on this - please stop asking):
    I have no plans to produce DC2N version 1 anymore. Long story short it takes too much of my free time to do so. Yet I was heavily criticised about the high selling prices despite the fact I have evidence of sourcing costs and loss of profit in terms of man hours spent on the manual assembly.

    Due to this, I have no motivation or interest in new builds. I have a few spare parts which I might be able to re-arrange to make a few builds at some time, but that is entirely up to me to decide, including time-scales. Also, those who are likely to benefit will be collectors interested in the preservation area rather than wanting to play back TAP files to their Commodore computer. Collectors will also have to have strong references.
    I know this might seem unfair, but the decision is entirely up to me: I don't make DC2Ns to earn people's gratitude or for profit. Period.

    If you would like to help with the hardware design of newer versions of DC2N, just e-mail me.

[1] This PLASTIC case came handy for buyers wanting to customize the look of their DC2N, 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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