11 Apr
2005
11 Apr
'05
4:53 p.m.
I'm glad you saved them. I can't imagine there are too many around. I
have a Model 12 that has been "officially" upgraded to a Model 16B. Its
an interesting mix - Model 12 look, Model 16B workings. Last I checked
it wouldn't boot so that's a job for a rainy day on the bench.
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From: cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org
[mailto:cctech-bounces at classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Kelly Leavitt
Sent: Monday, 11 April 2005 5:05 AM
To: 'cctalk at classiccmp.org'
Subject: Today's TRS-80 haul
Through the grapevine I heard about some computers that needed saving.
Anyway, I made the 1.5 hour drive to Montvale, NJ and this is what I got
for my effort:
3 TRS-80 model 12 computers, complete with keyboards.
2 Boxes of manuals
1 Box of miscellaneous 8" diskettes.
I know there isn't a lot of interest in the model 12, but it is one of
the very first computers I ever worked on. I'm glad that I was able to
find 3 of them in great shape.
If anyone knows of any of the "big iron" TRS-80/Tandy computers that
need rescuing, let me know. I've hauled them back to New Jersey from as
far away as Arkansas.
Kelly
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11 Apr
11 Apr
8:09 p.m.
I'm glad you saved them. I can't imagine there
are too many around. I
have a Model 12 that has been "officially" upgraded to a Model 16B. Its
an interesting mix - Model 12 look, Model 16B workings. Last I checked
it wouldn't boot so that's a job for a rainy day on the bench.
I drove from Jacksonville, Fl to Chicago, IL a few years agi for a
station-wagon full of 6000, 16, and 16b systems, 8 in all, with one odd one
if I recall, and some xenix and other software too. There was one
beautifully complete 6000 with xenix, internal and external HDs. I've
peddled a few of them including that one, and I know some need work, or
could provide some needed parts if anyone's really stuck or can pick up
personally or by proxy.. No extra keyboards though, two were borrowed and
haven't returned yet....
I have one model 12, and a II or two (my main love on the big TRS80
side)...Hmmm, also got a few big boxes of those big brown 8" software
manuals awaitng adpotion or tradeout.somehow...
;)
- Mike: dogas at bellsouth.net
8:44 p.m.
On Apr 11, 2005 11:09 PM, Mike <dogas at bellsouth.net> wrote:
I drove from Jacksonville, Fl to Chicago, IL a few
years agi for a
station-wagon full of 6000, 16, and 16b systems, 8 in all, with one odd
one
if I recall, and some xenix and other software too.
There was one
beautifully complete 6000 with xenix, internal and external HDs.
Nice. We used to have a Model III and IV in the "computer lab" at my high
school, and either a 12 or 16 in the teachers' lounge (it _did_ have a 5MB
HD, but I never got to play on it), but I was in college when they pitched
all that stuff out. I don't know if it went in the dumpster, or if a student
got it, but I _hope_ someone took it home.
I do know they replaced the closet with the III and IV with a
classroom-sized space *full* of Rainbows. :-P Those probably got pitched,
too. No idea what they have now, but I'm sure it's a stack of beige boxes
running something uninspired.
-ethan
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