1 Jun
2000
1 Jun
'00
1:32 a.m.
I'm going to try to put up a picture on our site as soon as I can put
together some text to go with it. I understand they were very popular
with the phone companies.
On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:
Yes, I have the additional software you mentioned.
Almost think the machine was ahead of it's time, very swank looking, to well
made (like a tank) and to expensive. Such is often life of good
ideas/creations.
----- Original Message -----
From: Merle K. Peirce <at258(a)osfn.org>
To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Cc: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
215 Shady Lea Road,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
"Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
- Ovid
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
215 Shady Lea Road,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
"Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
- Ovid
As I recall, ours has special software, a word
processor, a comm
programme, and something else - a database? We also have Multiplan and
perhaps Lotus floating around. I think it is one of the nicest of the
early portables.
On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:
> Your symptoms are identical to mine. Likewise have a (soft) carrying
case.
> Have quite a wide selection of compatible
software including 123,
Multiplan
> & Rbase.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Merle K. Peirce <at258(a)osfn.org>
> To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
> Cc: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion
>
>
> >
> > Yes, the machine smakes booting sounds, so I'm convinced it's
boot8ing,
> > but the screen remains dark. I think
the bulb in the power switch is
> > burned out. I'm in Rhode Island. We have a second one that works
fine,
> > even has the carrying case.
> >
> > On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:
> >
> > > Merle -
> > >
> > > Totally agree, the Hyperion is I think a nifty, handsome little
> creation.
> > > So, does your machine appear to boot up even though you have no
image?
> What
> > > about the on/off switch: Does it light up when you turn the machine
on?
> > > Where are you located? Will keep
you posted as to my progress.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Leo Butzel
> > > Seattle, WA
> > > lbutzel(a)home.com
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Merle K. Peirce <at258(a)osfn.org>
> > > To: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
> > > Cc: <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 5:02 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion
> > >
> > >
> > > > We have one with the same problem. The Hyperion is a really nice
> little
> > > > machine.
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Looking for info on the Dynalogic Hyperion, a
"portable" DOS
machine
> > > > > manufactures around
1983. At least the one I have is 1983. it
was
> > > designed
> > > > > and initially built in Ottawa, Canada. Hyperion was acquired
in
> about
> > > 1983
> > > > > by Bytec, who was later bought by I think a Quebec company
called
> > > Comterm.
> > > > > Anyway, mine has stopped working: The machine still boots but
no
> image
> > > is
> > > > > displayed on its 7" diag screen. Hence I am looking for
service
info
> and/or
> > > persons who have worked on the machine.
> > >
> > > Any leads would be most appreciated.
> > >
> > > Leo Butzel
> > > Seattle, WA
> > > lbutzel(a)home.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > M. K. Peirce
> > Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
> > 215 Shady Lea Road,
> > North Kingstown, RI 02852
> >
> > "Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
> >
> > - Ovid
> >
>
>
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
215 Shady Lea Road,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
"Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
- Ovid