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TI Supplies
Just after I purchased a TI-99/4A computer, the company went out of business. Does this mean I won't be able to purchase anything for my computer? I would like to purchase Extended BASIC, a printer, and other peripherals.
Kathy Armstrong
Texas Instruments is still very much in business; it has simply stopped manufacturing home computers such as the TI99/4A. Fortunately, TI-99/4A products are still available. The following firms carry software, hardware, and peripherals (this is the most complete and accurate list we were able to compile at time of publication):
Triton Products
P.O. Box 8123
San Francisco, CA 94128
1-800-227-6900
Unisource Electronics, Inc.
P.O. Box 64240
Lubbock, TX 79464
1-800-858-4580
MSW Computers & Electronics
22 East Tioga Street
Tunkahannock, PA 18657
1-800-233-3266
Tenex Computer Express
P.O. Box 6578
South Bend, IN 46660
219-259-7051
Reader Cynthia Becker informs us that hardware and software are also available through the TI-99/4A National Assistance Group. After paying a $10 membership fee, you are entitled to purchase TI products from this organization and receive its newsletter as well:
TI-99/4A National Assistance Group
P.O. Box 290812
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33329
(305) 583-0467