11 Apr
2007
11 Apr
'07
11:57 p.m.
--- Tony Duell <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk> wrote:
A Tatung Einstein???
Since when has a Z80-based machine been the first
computer (or even the
first home computer).
Ok so the dude is a sheister. What should then be
known as the first home computer? Funny, I haven't the
wherewithal to even make a guess at this particular
moment.
It's an interesting looking unit though. I've heard
of it already of course, but frankly I don't recall
ever seeing one (a picture that is).
According to
(http://old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=86
it is very near an MSX style of computer, but
incompatible with such. I'm guessing the Sony SMC-70
series is also very near, though likely not as near as
ths one. I often wonder what it would take to turn it
MSX, and if anyone across the pond busies themself
with such activity...
64K of RAM, with a 16K
ROM that can replace part of the RAM
swap in or out IOWs?
There's a built-in 3" (not 3.5") floppy
drive with a
WD chip (I think a
1170) to control it. And space for a second drive.
It will drive a 3.5" floppy as b:, wondering if it
can do it as the a: drive also.
'Tube' is a
pun on 'bus', both
being public transport systems in London)
I was under the impression Tube was a reference to a
subway (undeground railway). Ah well...
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