8 Feb
2001
8 Feb
'01
8:37 a.m.
What was the first model Osboune computer that was manufactured? I
picked up two Osbournes today, one is a model OCC-1 but the other doesn't
have a model number. It just says Osbourne 1 on the side of the case. The
O-1 has a permanently attached power cord instead of a detachable one and
there's no door over the compartment were the power cord attaches. The
compartment is also much shallower on the O-1.
Joe
8 Feb
8 Feb
8:24 a.m.
What was the first model Osboune computer that was
manufactured? I
picked up two Osbournes today, one is a model OCC-1 but the other doesn't
have a model number. It just says Osbourne 1 on the side of the case. The
O-1 has a permanently attached power cord instead of a detachable one and
there's no door over the compartment were the power cord attaches. The
compartment is also much shallower on the O-1.
The one that says 'Osborne' on the side of the case is the
later variety with the more rigid case, which should be a more
standard beige or similar color. The other should have a more yellow
colored case and would be the original model. It's case isn't quite
as sturdy. It did have a cover over where the power cord coils into
but it was totally detachable. It more or less just snapped into
place vice the hinged variety of the later models.
Jeff
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10:19 a.m.
On Thu, 8 Feb 2001, Jeff Hellige wrote:
The one that says 'Osborne' on the side of
the case is the
later variety with the more rigid case, which should be a more
standard beige or similar color. The other should have a more yellow
colored case and would be the original model. It's case isn't quite
as sturdy. It did have a cover over where the power cord coils into
but it was totally detachable. It more or less just snapped into
place vice the hinged variety of the later models.
The ones I have use velcro to attach the cover over the power cord. It's
pretty shabby actually.
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11:48 a.m.
On Thu, 8 Feb 2001, Jeff Hellige wrote:
Which would explain why they're more likely to be found without the
cover. The engineering on the 2nd variant was considerably better
than the first, what with the sturdier case, coiled keyboard cable
vice the thick ribbon cable, and a few other improvements.
Jeff
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Collector of Classic Microcomputers and Video Game Systems:
Home of the TRS-80 Model 2000 FAQ File
http://www.geocities.com/siliconvalley/lakes/6757
The one that says 'Osborne' on the side
of the case is the
later variety with the more rigid case, which should be a more
standard beige or similar color. The other should have a more yellow
colored case and would be the original model. It's case isn't quite
as sturdy. It did have a cover over where the power cord coils into
but it was totally detachable. It more or less just snapped into
place vice the hinged variety of the later models.
The ones I have use velcro to attach the cover over the power cord. It's
pretty shabby actually. 
8:25 a.m.
On Thu, 8 Feb 2001, Joe wrote:
What was the first model Osboune computer that was
manufactured? I
picked up two Osbournes today, one is a model OCC-1 but the other doesn't
have a model number. It just says Osbourne 1 on the side of the case. The
O-1 has a permanently attached power cord instead of a detachable one and
there's no door over the compartment were the power cord attaches. The
compartment is also much shallower on the O-1.
Joe
I always assume that fixed power cords are the older on any given
computer equipment. I know it was true on Kaypro and Morrow.
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