[blindkid] Embossers

[Richard Holloway]

I should probably clarify how very cheaply I have bought old PC's for applications like this as well. The last time I needed to come up with an old PC to run 10-year-old-plus software, I think I paid $25 or $30 for two complete working computer systems, as in two CPU's. two monitors, two keyboards and two mice. I found them on CraigsList. People end up with these things that are too old to upgrade and won't run modern software very well, but if it is just a print station for an old embosser, there is a great chance you can make it work, and in this price range the risks are pretty small indeed.

On a lark, I just checked locally and in less than a minute, I found a working e-machines CPU with windows 98 for $10 and a complete HP Computer with windows XP and a flat screen monitor for $70. Just something to think about.





On Aug 24, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Erin Teply wrote:

> Hello,
> 
> I have the opportunity to buy a used Tiger Max embosser or Versapoint Duo.  Both come with Duxbury software, although everything is about 10 years old.  It has been hard to find info on either of these products.  If anyone does have experience, please share anything with me.  I do have some concerns that I will have to buy new translation software because what they have won't be compatible with any of our PCs or Macs, and it is quite expensive.  Would anyone recommend NOT buying these because of their age?  I am able to buy at a very reasonable price (not sure what that is yet), also, so it probably won't be a huge investment.  Also, can anyone recommend one over the other?  Thanks so much for any insight.
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> Erin Teply
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