1 Apr
1998
1 Apr
'98
6:25 a.m.
Same here. I'd be interested if any of those 102's become available.
-Matt Pritchard
Graphics Engine and Optimization Specialist
-----Original Message-----
From: Philip.Belben(a)powertech.co.uk
[SMTP:Philip.Belben@powertech.co.uk]
Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 1998 11:15 AM
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
Subject: Re[2]: RS 102
David wrote:
In a message dated 4/1/98 9:57:30 AM Eastern
Standard Time,
rigdonj(a)intellistar.net writes:
<< I have a chance to buy a box full of Radio Shack model 102
portable
computers. None have been tested and there are
no power supplies
with them.
Does anyone know what voltage and polarity the
external power
connector
uses? And if there is any kind of self-test
built-in? Can anyone
give me an
idea of what these are worth? >>
shoot, i'd love to have another tandy 102! my ac adaptor for my 102
says 6v
dc
at 400 ma
I'd love to have one at all!
Seriously, Joe, if you get a box full, will you be putting some up for
sale?
according to the little drawing on the adaptor,
the inner part of
the plug is
negative. outer part is positive. not sure what
they're worth, but i
bought
That's all I'd need to know. I am quite used to building PSUs on such
a
spec. Or less. (Actually I'd look inside to see whether it needs to
be
regulated, but 6V seldom does).
mine with the accompanying battery operated
cassette recorder and
owner's
manual for $25. would love to find the external
floppy for it.
The model 100 I've seen for 100 or more UK pounds over here. I don't
know what additional features were in the 102; I also don't think I
could afford L100. But I'd probably pay $50 US including shipping for
a
model 102 without power supply.
Philip.
PS I'm back from Taiwan at last. Taiwan really is the most unhackish
place I've been on my travels... But more to the point, I've missed
most of the last 3 weeks on Classiccmp, so I may be ignorant of the
context on some longer-running threads. Please forgive any silly
questions that may arise...