18 Jan
1998
18 Jan
'98
7:03 p.m.
Spotted a few things that someone might be interested in, and that I wasn't
sure what they were...
First, and oddest, was a pizza box labelled Nissho Electronics. Looked
like a workstation, one 3.5". Almost got it, but for $26... Anyone know
what it might have been?
Commodore 64 for $5, 64c in the box for $15 -- Anyone interested?
I know what a 1541 disk drive is, but what about a Vic-1541? Is it worth $10?
I did pick up a C modem/300 (model 1660) for $.99 and an Osborne 1 keyboard
(only!) for (I know, too much, but it's an Osborne!) $5.
Oh, they also had a few IBM PS/2 style monitors with a single RCA jack
input on the back; they were mounted on little stands, kinda like (I think)
the Apple IIc monitors. Possibly Composite? Possibly from some POS
terminal/cash register? A little steep at $26 though. (Looked new though!)
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13 Aug
4 a.m.
The vic-1541 is _exactly_ the same the regular ol' 1541 drive for the C=64. The
only differece is the label and the case color. The two drives are
interchangeable.
CORD
Uncle Roger wrote:
Spotted a few things that someone might be interested
in, and that I wasn't
sure what they were...
First, and oddest, was a pizza box labelled Nissho Electronics. Looked
like a workstation, one 3.5". Almost got it, but for $26... Anyone know
what it might have been?
Commodore 64 for $5, 64c in the box for $15 -- Anyone interested?
I know what a 1541 disk drive is, but what about a Vic-1541? Is it worth $10?
I did pick up a C modem/300 (model 1660) for $.99 and an Osborne 1 keyboard
(only!) for (I know, too much, but it's an Osborne!) $5.
Oh, they also had a few IBM PS/2 style monitors with a single RCA jack
input on the back; they were mounted on little stands, kinda like (I think)
the Apple IIc monitors. Possibly Composite? Possibly from some POS
terminal/cash register? A little steep at $26 though. (Looked new though!)
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roger(a)sinasohn.com that none but madmen know."
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San Francisco, California http://www.crl.com/~sinasohn/
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19 Jan
19 Jan
3:04 a.m.
On 19 Jan 98 at 3:03, Uncle Roger wrote:
Spotted a few things that someone might be interested
in, and that I wasn't
sure what they were...
First, and oddest, was a pizza box labelled Nissho Electronics. Looked
like a workstation, one 3.5". Almost got it, but for $26... Anyone know
what it might have been?
Commodore 64 for $5, 64c in the box for $15 -- Anyone interested?
I know what a 1541 disk drive is, but what about a Vic-1541? Is it worth $10?
Except for the color their the same. 1541s go for about $5 (can) in
local thrift stores. The Vic-1541s' value would be to Vic collectors
as they're becoming a little harder to come by.
I did pick up a C modem/300 (model 1660) for $.99 and
an Osborne 1 keyboard
(only!) for (I know, too much, but it's an Osborne!) $5.
Oh, they also had a few IBM PS/2 style monitors with a single RCA jack
input on the back; they were mounted on little stands, kinda like (I think)
the Apple IIc monitors. Possibly Composite? Possibly from some POS
terminal/cash register? A little steep at $26 though. (Looked new though!)
What denotes a PS/2 "style" monitor ? I haven't heard this term
before and have several P/S2 s. The RCA jack would suggest a
composite monitor.
ciao larry
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lwalkerN0spaM(a)interlog.com
4:03 a.m.
Hi anyone!
I also call this into question because IBM if I hear hint of PS/2 or
PS/2 style always are compatiable with IBM PS/2 standard not pre-PS/2
where it used TTL levels or (for IBM's didn't had a ibm monitor with
RCA (composite) connection, clones and other non-ibm brands did.)
Only once, IBM made CGA cards with that connection so users can use
TV (40 columns GAG!) or hi quality composite monitors required to
resolve 80 and graphics better but quality is still average because
of visible lines. EGA still have this "lines but not so bad" The TTL
is wonderful but even better attached by HGC card. The pre-VGA was
PGA that bombed because IBM asked too much and too much resource
requirements. Takes 3 slots, cost over 4K for complete set and talks
thru slow 8 bit slot. The final killer it has weirdo hardware
acceleration that is fully 5-10 years ahead of software's time.
Oh, I do have a labeled "IBM" VGA mono 9" in PS/2 style and paid 150
in early 90's as a bench monitor. The original video signal
black cable gave up (common! I suspected that IBM used specific
cable maker who brundled the wires TOO TIGHTLY. But if you have
comments on this cable failures, please do so.) so I used $5 VGA
extender cable and snipped one end off then put it in. This repair
lasted longer than that orignal cable and still going good! Light
and tiny. What was that monitor used for? POS? What else?
Larry, How did you gotten your PS/2 machines? I have bad time
finding one anywhere else in Canada. I do appreciate your help to
locate a older PS/2 machine box if you know of one very cheaply, if
you have need to know more, ask me by email if you wish.
Take care.
Jason D.
On 19 Jan 98 at 3:03, Uncle Roger wrote:
Oh, they also
had a few IBM PS/2 style monitors with a single RCA jack
input on the back; they were mounted on little stands, kinda like (I think)
the Apple IIc monitors. Possibly Composite? Possibly from some POS
terminal/cash register? A little steep at $26 though. (Looked new though!)
What denotes a PS/2 "style" monitor ? I haven't heard this term
before and have several P/S2 s. The RCA jack would suggest a
composite monitor. 
10:08 a.m.
On Mon, 19 Jan 1998, Uncle Roger wrote:
I know what a 1541 disk drive is, but what about a
Vic-1541? Is it worth $10?
The VIC-1541 was a drive for the VIC-20 only. Apparently, Commodore
designed the 1541 to only work on the C64 and the VIC-1541 to only work on
the VIC-20. How cute. Is this actually the case? I think there was
probably some way to modify either to work on either. Not worth $10
though. Maybe $2-$5. They're very common (I have about 4 of them).
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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10:24 a.m.
On Mon, 19 Jan 1998, Sam Ismail wrote:
The VIC-1541 was a drive for the VIC-20 only.
Apparently, Commodore
designed the 1541 to only work on the C64 and the VIC-1541 to only work on
the VIC-20. How cute. Is this actually the case? I think there was
probably some way to modify either to work on either. Not worth $10
though. Maybe $2-$5. They're very common (I have about 4 of them).
Duh. Sorry. Listen to the other (more knowledgeable) people on the
VIC-1541 drive. I guess I didn't know as much about them as I thought.
Sam Alternate e-mail: dastar(a)siconic.com
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