Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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It's May! It's #Maypro! It's a good bet that I've bought *another* Kaypro! (It's on the thumbnail...)
Don't let the model number fool you: the "New" 2 wasn't the second Kaypro model, just like the II I looked at last year wasn't the second Kaypro model. And don't let the "New" fool you: while this Kaypro is new-to-me, it's over 30 years old.
The Kaypro "New" 2 was released in 1985 as a cut-down version of the Kaypro 2X, which itself was a model from 1984 similar to 1984's Kaypro 4X without the internal 300 baud modem. [I'll survive.] The "New" 2 apparently shipped with a single floppy drive, no modem, and a minimal software bundle to keep the cost down.
And to keep my 2024 cost down, I bought a "New" 2 that was missing the keyboard. From where, you might needlessly ask, already knowing the answer: from eBay, of course, the place where I buy the things I later regret™.
What problems will it have, besides the missing keyboard? Will I lament the missing keyboard? Will I dare power it on? You'll have to watch to find out!
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Read Computerized Start™, my Official Blog: jdmcs.net/myblog
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I've launched a merch shop: shop.jdmcs.com - use code JUSTINTIME for 5% off all Computerized Start™ merchandise through at least May 31th!
*
It's May! It's #Maypro! It's a good bet that I've bought *another* Kaypro! (It's on the thumbnail...)
Don't let the model number fool you: the "New" 2 wasn't the second Kaypro model, just like the II I looked at last year wasn't the second Kaypro model. And don't let the "New" fool you: while this Kaypro is new-to-me, it's over 30 years old.
The Kaypro "New" 2 was released in 1985 as a cut-down version of the Kaypro 2X, which itself was a model from 1984 similar to 1984's Kaypro 4X without the internal 300 baud modem. [I'll survive.] The "New" 2 apparently shipped with a single floppy drive, no modem, and a minimal software bundle to keep the cost down.
And to keep my 2024 cost down, I bought a "New" 2 that was missing the keyboard. From where, you might needlessly ask, already knowing the answer: from eBay, of course, the place where I buy the things I later regret™.
What problems will it have, besides the missing keyboard? Will I lament the missing keyboard? Will I dare power it on? You'll have to watch to find out!
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Ways to Support the Channel:
☕️ Tips or Support via Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/jdmcs
🈷️ Support me on Patreon: patreon.com/jdmcs
📦 Amazon Wishlist: jdmcs.net/wishlist
... or simply do the YouTube things: Like/Dislike, Comment, Subscribe, Enable Notifications, and participate in the Chat. These things help the channel, too!
**
Read Computerized Start™, my Official Blog: jdmcs.net/myblog
Follow me on Instagram: jdmcs.net/myinstagram
Follow me on Twitter: jdmcs.net/mytwitter
