22 Jan
1999
22 Jan
'99
7:56 p.m.
Anyone know where I can find a Gorilla Banana printer? I have searched all
the "normal" channels. These things were so popular in the early 80's, I
can't believe they have all disappeared. Thanks,
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FMStrategies, Inc.
http://www.fmstrategies.com/
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22 Jan
22 Jan
8:11 p.m.
On Sat, 23 Jan 1999, Todd Osborne wrote:
Anyone know where I can find a Gorilla Banana printer?
I have searched all
the "normal" channels. These things were so popular in the early 80's, I
can't believe they have all disappeared. Thanks,
I saw one at a local thrift recently, emitted a brief nostalgic sigh, and
then moved on. I'll check to see if it's still there, but I'd recommend a
laser printer instead :-)
-- Doug
23 Jan
23 Jan
11:49 a.m.
New subject: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
Here is another ebay "bargain", starting price *only* $250.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=58331776
12:24 p.m.
New subject: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
Here is another ebay "bargain", starting
price *only* $250.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=58331776
Jeez, even with 5 computers he probably got them for about that NEW back in
about '82! I wonder if that one place is still selling unmade kits?
Zane
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1:48 p.m.
New subject: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
Hmmmmm... I wonder what my little Sinclair Cambridge Scientific
calculator is worth???
I does a lot of scientific-related calcs, over and above the usual
operations... sqrt, sin, cos, tan, exp, etc.
This one was had from Boots The Chemist limited, 1-2-3 Marble
Arch., London W.I. on 25 Apr 1977, for UKP 8.45, .43tx, 8.88 tot.
It works well, and comes in a little plastic clamshell case... in
which case the Instruction Booklet (English/Deutsch/Francais) does
not quite fit... interesting.
Maybe I'm a millionaire.......
Cheerz
John
1:51 p.m.
New subject: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
Hmmmmm... I wonder what my little Sinclair
Cambridge Scientific
calculator is worth???
I does a lot of scientific-related calcs, over and above the usual
operations... sqrt, sin, cos, tan, exp, etc.
Is that the one with the "built-on constants"? As opposed to
"built-in".
-- Derek
2:18 p.m.
New subject: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
On Sat, 23 Jan 1999, Derek Peschel wrote:
The Book sez: "....constant on all four arithmaetic functions."
The only 'built-in' constant seems to be pi.
Chz
John
I does a lot
of scientific-related calcs, over and above the usual
operations... sqrt, sin, cos, tan, exp, etc.
Is that the one with the "built-on constants"? As opposed to
"built-in".
2:22 p.m.
New subject: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
Is that the
one with the "built-on constants"? As opposed to "built-in".
The Book sez: "....constant on all four arithmaetic functions."
The only 'built-in' constant seems to be pi. 
24 Jan
24 Jan
4:57 a.m.
New subject: OT: sinclair Calculator was Re: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
At 04:48 PM 1/23/99 -0800, you wrote:
Hmmmmm... I wonder what my little Sinclair Cambridge Scientific
calculator is worth???
Guy Ball's book puts the value at $70 to $80 for it. BTW they were made
in '74 so I guess it's not too OT.
I does a lot of scientific-related calcs, over and above the usual
operations... sqrt, sin, cos, tan, exp, etc.
I keep an old Commodore PR-100 Scientific around for light number
crunching. I fixed a spot of corrosion in it and installed new NiCads a
couple of weeks ago. Now it's ready for another 20 years of service.
Joe
6:29 a.m.
New subject: OT: sinclair Calculator was Re: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Joe wrote:
Guy Ball's book puts the value at $70 to $80
for it. BTW they were made
Thanks for the info, Joe! Would it be possible to give the
complete title of the book you mention? I'm not familiar with it and
it sounds interesting...
Cheers
John
9:58 a.m.
New subject: OT: sinclair Calculator was Re: ebay: Timex Sinclair Computers
John,
Sure, it's "The Complete Collector's Guide to Pocket Calculators" by
Guy
Ball and Bruce Flamm. Guy has a calculator collector's website at
"http://www.geocities.com/SiliconValley/Park/7227/". You can get the book
directly from him through it. Tell him I sent you.
Joe
At 09:29 AM 1/24/99 -0800, you wrote:
On Sun, 24 Jan 1999, Joe wrote:
Guy Ball's book puts the value at $70 to
$80 for it. BTW they were made
Thanks for the info, Joe! Would it be possible to give the
complete title of the book you mention? I'm not familiar with it and
it sounds interesting...
Cheers
John
22 Jan
22 Jan
9:28 p.m.
Todd Osborne wrote:
Anyone know where I can find a Gorilla Banana printer? I have searched all
the "normal" channels. These things were so popular in the early 80's, I
can't believe they have all disappeared. Thanks,
ebay had one with a starting bid of $3.00 located in NJ but it didn't sell.
Perhaps you can get in touch with the seller and see if (s)he still has it.
The URL is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=54766460
Good luck!
23 Jan
23 Jan
4:59 a.m.
I do have a couple back in Houston with condition unknown at this time.
When I go back in June I will check and may make a trade. I got them at
Goodwill thrift stores in Houston.
-----Original Message-----
From: CLASSICCMP-owner(a)u.washington.edu
[mailto:CLASSICCMP-owner@u.washington.edu]On Behalf Of Todd Osborne
Sent: Saturday, January 23, 1999 12:57 AM
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
Subject: Where to buy Gorilla Banana printers?
Anyone know where I can find a Gorilla Banana printer? I have searched all
the "normal" channels. These things were so popular in the early 80's, I
can't believe they have all disappeared. Thanks,
--------------------------------------------------------
Todd Osborne
Senior Software Engineer
FMStrategies, Inc.
http://www.fmstrategies.com/
--------------------------------------------------------
FMStrategies, Inc: tosborne(a)fmstrategies.com
Internet E-Mail: todd.osborne(a)barnstormer-software.com
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Founder of the Virtual Windows Class Library (C++)
http://www.barnstormer-software.com/vwcl/
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Anagrams? (http://www.wordsmith.org/anagram/)
Can you figure out this one? Want the answer? E-Mail me.
COCO VERDI MOM (Hint: Think Late 1970's Computer)
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Quote:
"The timid die just like the daring, and if you don't take the plunge then
you'll just take the fall" - Michael Longcor
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