31 May
2000
31 May
'00
4:10 p.m.
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
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
215 Shady Lea Road,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
"Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
- Ovid
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
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
215 Shady Lea Road,
North Kingstown, RI 02852
"Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
- Ovid
> 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