I was checking the Polymorphic Systems computers I have against
the "The Big List" and found an 8824. It is a partial chassis but
looks similar to the others except it is designed for 8" drives.
Since it is not complete, I'll have to check in the Engineering
stuff to see if there is a description of it. I also found a
chassis model 88DS. It doesn't match with the number in "The Big
List" so I'll check further into that.
Regarding the others, from the "System 88 User's Manual",
copyright 1979.
1.1 SYSTEM 88 MODELS
The System 88 product line consists of the System 8813,
available with up to 3 mini-floppy drives; the System 8810
with one mini-floppy drive, and the 88/MS add-on with 2 large
floppy drives.
The 8813 and 8810 models are available with optional
double-sided, double density, mini-floppy disk drives. The
88/MS, an add-on storage for the 8813, is available with either
double or single-sided, double density large floppy disk
drives.
Hello,
I have been doing some image transfer in the last few months. I bought a Color
QuickCam for about $150. The resolution isn't that great but it is easy to use. I
also bought a scanner last month through Onsale for $139 + $20 shipping. It came
with Photoshop LE which I could sell (I already have Photoshop) for $30. Anyway
that brings the cost for a color flatbed (300 x 600) scanner down to $129. It
will scan photos with incredible resolution. Photo developing is $6-$10 per roll
though.
I've never used the camcorder method but I can't imagine it'll be any better than
the QuickCam. I did buy a TV card for the PC (I'm still putting together) for $65
a while back. I think it has screen/image capture software and video inputs. If
you already have a videocamera that would be your cheapest alternative. Besides,
then you can watch Gilligans Island on your computer!
> I have been trying to decide the best way to get images into digital form.
> Naturally, a digital camera is one way, but not the only. There's also the
> photo/scanner method, camcorder/video capture, and probably others. As I
> see it, the pros/cons are:
>
> DigCam: + Easy to use, convenient
> - Expensive to buy, somewhat limited capacity,
> no hard copy of images (except printer output)
>
> Photo/Scanner: + Hard Copy, can be used for other stuff too
> - Film and Developing can be expensive, takes time
>
> Camcorder: + Easy to use, Allows for selecting the right image
> from several views
> - Video capture hardware/software isn't cheap
>
> So, does anyone have thoughts on which is best? I'd like a scanner for
> other things, but they're expensive too. There's also the question of 35mm
> vs. polaroid and type of scanner. (Not to mention where the heck would I
> put it!) I've got a camcorder and my girlfriend's mac supposedly can do
> video capture as is, but I've got to find software and figure it out.
On 6 Jun 97 at 22:26, Marvin wrote:
> Ah so, that one went right over my head, sorry about that one :). As
> far as systems I don't have, there are a LOT I am still looking for. To
> name just a few, the Aim 64, Kim, SWTP 6800 computer, Acorns (I am not
> familar with them,) and quite a few others with the main interest in the
> 70's computers. I am really impressed with "The Big List of Classic
> Computers" and it has made me much more aware of how small the
> collection really is compared to what was produced.
I have an Acorn Electron going spare, if anybody wants it. It's a
"Plus 3", I've been told - it's the standard Electron, but with an
extra expansion module added on, containing a 3.5" floppy disk drive,
some ports, and who knows what else...!
It's in Manchester, UK.
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Hi there,
Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org> wrote :
> Another is a a neat portable (probably
> non-working) with nothing but the word "Chisholm" on it. It looks like
> a prototype judging by the number of mods to the circuit board. Any
> info would be much appreciated.
You are right in thinking it's a protoype.
I used to work for Gavilan Computers back in the '80s and recall us
using Chisholm as our design house. If you can describe the unit, or
better yet post a picture, I can perhaps identify it as a Gavilan.
Regards,
Hans B Pufal
I have an extra Trs-80 model 4 (64k) with 2 -floppies, Works FIne, make me
a trade offer!
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> From: Cord Coslor <coslor(a)pscosf.peru.edu>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
> Subject: TRS-80 - buy,sell, and trade
> Date: Friday, June 06, 1997 12:02 PM
>
> Howdy folks:
>
> I am wondering if anyone out there on this listserve has any Radio Shack
> TRS-80 they'd like to give up... either for sale or trade. I collect a
lot
> of different things and have Apple, Commodore, Texas Instruments, Colour
> Genie, MSX, Vectrex, etc., etc... but, my true life-long love has been
the
> TRS-80 Model 1,3,4 line... and now the CoCo line of computers.
>
> I am especially looking for any old TRS-80 related magazines: especially
> 80-Micro, 80-US Journal, and TRS-80 Microcomputer News.
>
> I have been archiving software for all these machines, and especially the
> TRS-80s for about 10 years now. I do have a huge 65 page catalog of
> everything in my collection. If you'd like to see it just let me know and
> I'll ship it out. I do not have it in electronic form... only available
> through USPS.
>
> It contains all my classic computer hardware, as well as all my software
> in original disk, tape, cartridge, etc., forat, as well as already
> converted to run on modern PC emulators.
>
> If you would like to get the catalog even quicker, send me $3 to the
> address below. It actually costs me $3.24 to mail, and more to publish,
> but it sure would help me out.
>
> As far as the software that I have, I like to believe that I have
> virtually most things ever written for the TRS-80s, but I know there is a
> lot more out there. If you have some software of old disk, cassettes,
etc.
> please let me know. As always, I am enternaining expanding my hardware
> collection as well at all times. I currently have 7 TRS-80 Model 3, 2
> Model 1, 4 Model 4s, 3 Model 4ps, and several Commodore 64s, Texas
> Instruments, 1 Coco 1, 4 CoCo 2, and 1 CoCo 3.
>
> I just love collecting these things and would love to hear from others as
> to what you might have available to expand my collection... or just to
> hear what interesting things you have.
>
> Thanks a lot, and hope to hear from you soon!
>
> CORD COSLOR
>
>
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> || (402) 872- 3272 coslor(a)bobcat.peru.edu 68421-0308
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Help! My neighbor got a free computer, the Prolite from TI. Appears to be an early portable/luggable because it has a huge (at least 16" x 7" and 10lbs) battery pack, a 3.5 inch drive, a LCD display. What the heck is it? Does it run DOS and/or is it from the 80xx family?
Thanks in advance
Hello everyone, Glad to be here.
Im in Lawrence KS, an NT administrator for the Dept of Labor and have the
following machines.
Timex/Sinclair1500
"" 2050 Modem
Tandy Color/2
Trs80 Model 4, 128k
Trs80 Model 4, 64K
Apple ///
Profile HD
Apple //gs
100meg scsi drive
Apple//e
Apple//c
Apple][+
Apple Macintosh SE
Apple Macintosh Se/30
Atari 400
Atari 800XL
1050 FDD
Atari 1200Xl
1050 FDD
Commodore 64
1541 FDD (2)
IBM PC, [dual floppy}
Anything I can help with please let me know and visit my web page on my
home server. http:\\24.124.36.31
Bill G. Aka. TheDM
I've had a storage unit for years now (PETs take up wayyy too much
room in an apartment, not to mention YEARS of COMPUTE!, Commodore, Ahoy,
RUN, Etc.) The big pain about the storage unit is having to dig through
the layers of goodies to find what you are getting at. Or even worse
knowing you have a tidbit on some subject in you think one of X
magazines, and you would have to dig through issues and issues (not at
home) to find it.
I specialize in my collecting, Commodore 8-bits and just recently
Atari 8-Bits. I would have to move to even think of another brand. :/
Larry Anderson
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I have been shipping computers for a while now with no problem
whatsoever. I follow the guidelines already mentioned with a couple
twists:
Wrap the items in bubble wrap (best) or a plastic bag, anti-static is
best. This protects the surfaces and stops the styrofoam from being in
direct contact with the plastic on the machine. Keeps foam from getting
into the slots, etc. I also notice that the plastic in the cords
especially tend to bond with the foam after a while.
Popcorn in the bottom. Put the system in. Popcorn on sides and on top.
Allow for settling, compress it until it's firm. Seal it up.
If putting items on top of each other I'd put a piece of cardboard in
between along with a few inches of popcorn just in case things move.
This is for shipping. I've shipped lots of stuff packed in a single box
without a single casualty. Moving a short distance shouldn't be as much
of a big deal but if someone drops a box, you'll be glad you did it. I
didn't have any casualties when I moved last year either.
I get packing material from a couple sources. A camera shop here gets
about 5 big bags a month since all their stuff is fragile. A
manufacturer has a big cardboard recycling area where they dump boxes
and bubblewrap. If someone is near Mountain View, CA (near where I used
to live), I have a great source for tons of this stuff. Email me.
Greg
PS: I have an Apple IIc & IIe on Auctionweb that are going cheap so far.
The IIc is only at $3.25! Even cheap compared to you guy's standards.
Shipping is extra though (UPS). Auction ends tomorrow.
Apple IIC Computer (photo)
Current bid: $3.25
Auction ends on: 06/04/97, 22:48:02 PDT
http://www.ebay.com/aw/item.cgi?item=znb774144
Apple IIe Computer, Duo Drive, 64K (photo)
Current bid: $20.50
Auction ends on: 06/04/97, 22:54:32 PDT
http://www.ebay.com/aw/item.cgi?item=cjt6509
