Help Needed Transferring MS-DOS Data From QIC-80 Tapes

[ataritoobin]

Hello,

I'm looking for someone who would be able to transfer data from 4 QIC-80 tapes:

• 2 are 3M brand DC1000 mini
• 1 is a 3M brand DC2000 mini
• 1 is unknown, but I think from the look of the reels, possible a Maxell

I suppose I should expect the bands to be automatically shot on the 3Ms if not all four. These are MS-DOS based backups from 1990-1994, and done on a PC using an Archive Corp. 11250Q/31250Q/51250Q drive, possibly using Irwin Magnetics' EZ Tape.

I'd like to see what I can recover from these, if anything, and ultimately have the content transferred to Dropbox/thumb drive or the like.

I'm located in the bay area, CA, location wise.

Thank you!

 

[Chuck(G)]

Are you looking for a donation or a paid service?

 

[ataritoobin]

Are you looking for a donation or a paid service?

I’m definitely happy to pay for services/costs!

 

[asmpgm]

Sydex (http://www.sydex.com/) is a commercial service that handles all sorts of vintage media.
Might be worth a look.

 

[Chuck(G)]

I hate DC carts, but if you're interested in crossing my palm with silver, PM me and we'll discuss it.

 

[ataritoobin]

I think I'm all set - thank you!