Internet Ready!

Includes Keyboard, Mouse & Monitor.

(10/12/2011) - We have available a limited supply of very Fast 2.8GHz computers that we're pricing at $99.99 (yes, we're using marketing talk so we can say UNDER $100).

Enjoy the holidays on us. Whether you need a powerful 2.8 GHz desktop for your main machine or just looking for a smaller configuration for a 2nd computer, we have what you need.

We also have a limited number of other computers set aside for even less!! All computers include WinXP, a 2.0+ GHz Processor, 512Mb Main Memory, Hard Disk, CD, Mouse, Keyboard & Monitor. Many more powerful configurations are also available inlcuding CD or DVD burners, faster processors, larger hard drives and memory. All are Internet Ready & loaded with open source word processing, spreadsheet & virus protection software and come with a 30 Day Repair or Replace Warranty.

Click here to see why buying at Retro-Tech is more than just quality used equipment at a low cost.

Print this article out and bring it in to get an additional 5% discount and let us know you saw it on our web page. Visit our retail outlet for this and other bargains.

(8/2/2010) - Retro Tech volunteers Mike Foley and Mel Sommer were featured in the 709 Communicator, the newspaper of Morton School District 709. Mike and Mel are retird engineers from Cat and Komatsu respectly. They volunteer in the district's computer recycling program which has helped 52 students by refurbishing the district's old computers and giving them to students who don't have a home PC.

Mike and Mel have been doing a similar task for Retro Tech for many years, working with the programs when they were originated by Central Illinois Access. They have been very good for Retro-Tech. We are happy to see them whenever they come through our door.

(7/26/2010) - Green Party State & Congressional candidates visited Retro Tech Monday during a bus campaign tour of Peoria. While Retro Tech is non-political, we appreciate the candidates pointing out the good that our organization does. Sheldon Schafer, candidate for US Congress called us "the quintessential green business". We are volunteer, local, self sustaining and we help and look out for those in our own community - and all while providing for the reuse of materials that otherwise might find their way to the landfil where they could contaminate the earth. Thanks for the recognition!

(7/19/2010) - Last weekend's Peoria Journal Star ran a beautiful article about Retro Tech. Writer Jennifer Davis and Photographer Fred Zerwicky visited several times talking to staff and taking pictures. They did a very good job of getting it right.

The article covered 2 full pages in the Sunday section of the newspaper and told several of our stories. Retro Tech provides affordable computers and electronics with agency placement programs, helps people hone their job skills by volunteering, provides low cost education programs and works with students and those with low income or physical challenges.

PJS Article

PJS Photo Gallery

(UPDATE 3/1/2010) - Retro-Tech is not a recycler for residential electronic products under the State of Illinois new law.

We are currently only refurbishing commercial product for placement and resale and can no longer accept TVs or house hold goods for recycling

We continue to accept computer systems and computer parts for our programs from commercial sources and will gladly accept qualified items for use in our Computer Museum from any source.

(9/2/2009) - Our bench fee is $30 due up front. That $30 entitles you to a half hour of tech time to diagnose your problem and determine the repair. If we can fix your problem in that half hour, the repair is included in the $30. Parts are extra.

Our typical repair is only $30, as most problems which plague users are simple. You will be called if it requires more than the bench fee (half hour) to repair. Time is measured in tech time - if it takes an hour to reload your system, you are charged for the tech time to set it up and finish up - not for time to sit and watch the reload run.

We charge the same standard repair rate for all activities. No extra charge for networking, data recovery, web development or other special services.

We quote 3 to 5 days for all repairs. Most take less, but we can't commit to faster service as ours is an all volunteer shop. Sometimes when we have to order a part it make take longer, but you will be told that when we ask permission to spend your money to buy the part.

We provide community service programs to assist the low income, physically challenged & students in need. Please contact us if you need support. Retro-Tech has provided as many as 200 computer systems in a month to the needing and deserving.

Reusable items not provided through our placement program are made available to the general public at attractive prices at our outlet store front. If you're looking for vintage, legacy or just affordable computers, televisions, stereo components or other electronics, look no further.

We have legacy television sets from $35 to $65. Sizes range from small kitchen top sets to the larger 27-32" models for the family or recreation room. We still have a few older style console models as well. All televisions are tested before being accepted for sale, and you can view them on our sales floor before you buy. Like all our products, they have a 30-day instore credit warranty.

We also provide low cost maintenance and repair of computer equipment.

Thank you for shopping at our store - it helps us to continue to provide our community services.

Would you like to be a part of our efforts? We are always looking for new volunteers and training is provided. Come in and lend a hand when it is convenient for you.

Don't have time but still want to help our cause? Financial donations are always welcomed and we can provide a tax deductible receipt for your generous contribution.