+OLD CS1 Posted September 1, 2015 Share Posted September 1, 2015 nec pc-98: Gotta say definitely the sexiest 8" floppies I have ever seen. Something about the subtly curvy, black trim on white, 70's futuristic TV/movie genre look gets me. May be why I find this fellow so bloody appealing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thekng123 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 sega sc-3000: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 May be why I find this fellow so bloody appealing. That's a cute little robot, but I think Valerie 23 is much better looking, even if it's crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Gotta say definitely the sexiest 8" floppies I have ever seen. Something about the subtly curvy, black trim on white, 70's futuristic TV/movie genre look gets me. May be why I find this fellow so bloody appealing. New Marvin is nice, but is he as good as original Marvin? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 11, 2015 Share Posted September 11, 2015 Well if we're morphing into robots now, the sexiest has got to be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seob Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 (edited) That specific machine is actually mine =) Bought it together with a huge floppy drive and a printer from a guy back in 1999. I have since then lost the printer, but the PET 200 + floppy drive is still in my possession. Another image can be found here: https://flic.kr/s/aHsiSpLHUx Nice pictures, the room really match the computer. That is such a good looking computer. Edited September 12, 2015 by Seob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith99er Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 ZX81 with full body kit... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 ZX81 with full body kit... image.jpg Very Nice.. I have some Sinclairs and one 64K Memotech RAM Pack. MarkO's Tech Page Sinclair Page MarkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just got my first ZX81 for FREE! If you want one for free too, just download the attachment below! ZX81- Download Kit.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 I just got my first ZX81 for FREE! If you want one for free too, just download the attachment below! I have Eight... And NOT the Paper Ones... Do you need me to send you One??? With RAM Pack?? ( Sorry, No Power Supply.... ) MarkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Hmmm, how much? Can I think about it for a day or two? Things are getting kind of slow with the TI, so a new platform might just be the ticket. I need to look around and see what kind of storage devices are available and what kind of programs are available as well. Sny suggested links? Thanks for the offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 On the topic of ZX81's, here is my personal favourite upgrade from back in the day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BydoEmpire Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Hmmm, how much? Can I think about it for a day or two? Things are getting kind of slow with the TI, so a new platform might just be the ticket. I need to look around and see what kind of storage devices are available and what kind of programs are available as well. Sny suggested links? Thanks for the offer. Not a lot.. For a fellow AtariAge member.. The TS1000 has 2K RAM Standard, and then the 16K RAM Pack will give most all you will typically need.. These are NTSC units for U.S.A and Canada, ( and I guess Mexico ).. There is some "good stuff" in here,Got a new toy. I don't have a lot of Sinclair links... I haven't got around to getting back into them, yet... MarkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) On the topic of ZX81's, here is my personal favourite upgrade from back in the day. Very Beautiful... Aluminum Case for the Keyboard it appears, I have a 64K RAM Pack, of Extruded Aluminum.. MarkO Edited September 17, 2015 by MarkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I don't have a lot of Sinclair links... I haven't got around to getting back into them, yet... Sounding okay so far, the most important things to me are availability of programs and how to get them from the Internet/PC to the TS1000/ZX81. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Sounding okay so far, the most important things to me are availability of programs and how to get them from the Internet/PC to the TS1000/ZX81. The Sinclair is a Tape Load/Save system.. Audio Files and your PC or Tablet to Serve them... There is a 32K RAM Pack with SD Storage too... MarkO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Audio Files and your PC or Tablet to Serve them... There is a 32K RAM Pack with SD Storage too... MarkO I can't say I'm very inspired with the prospect of using a slow tape system because my PC's audio out is attenuated. Now this RAM pack with SD storage has me intrigued! Do you have a link where I can find out more about that item? --- Ω --- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkO Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 I can't say I'm very inspired with the prospect of using a slow tape system because my PC's audio out is attenuated. Now this RAM pack with SD storage has me intrigued! Do you have a link where I can find out more about that item? --- Ω --- The RWAP Website. It's called ZXpand. Here is the Manual. It appears Out of Stock.. I wonder if they are making any more runs of them? I would be interested in a couple.... MarkO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 It appears Out of Stock.. I wonder if they are making any more runs of them? I would be interested in a couple.... Nice post!! It's very interesting to see how even that little computer has had an SD card interface designed for it. Sadly, I think I'm going to have to pass though, sorry. I was interested, but I'm just not willing to get into another computer where I have no idea how long I'll have to wait for something that important to it's usability. I'm patient, but even I eventually get bored, lose interest and then move on. Thanks though, it was fun to consider for a few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Nice post!! It's very interesting to see how even that little computer has had an SD card interface designed for it. Sadly, I think I'm going to have to pass though, sorry. I was interested, but I'm just not willing to get into another computer where I have no idea how long I'll have to wait for something that important to it's usability. I'm patient, but even I eventually get bored, lose interest and then move on. Thanks though, it was fun to consider for a few days. Well-if the ZX81 don't "float your boat", howabout one of these little guys. You could then add one of these little beauties!!!! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brand-new-DivMMC-EnJOY-Black-Edition-SD-card-interface-ZX-Spectrum-/400985838660?hash=item5d5c9e5444 And then you could maybe have a game of, 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) Edited September 17, 2015 by JamesD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 (edited) Well-if the ZX81 don't "float your boat", howabout one of these little guys. ... I had a TS-1500 in my collection and didn't mind it for what it was. Since there was 16K build in, there were no issues with the RAM expansion and it was easier to type on that my TS-1000 even with it's replacement keyboard. But that keyword entry method... I'll never get used to that. Seems to me adding a tokenizer didn't take a lot of code either. I think Timex would have been able to stay in the market longer if the TS-1500 had been what they introduced in the US instead of the TS-1000. Edited September 18, 2015 by JamesD 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am1933 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I had a TS-1500 in my collection and didn't mind it for what it was. Since there was 16K build in, there were no issues with the RAM expansion and it was easier to type on that my TS-1000 even with it's replacement keyboard. But that keyword entry method... I'll never get used to that. Seems to me adding a tokenizer didn't take a lot of code either. I think Timex would have been able to stay in the market longer if the TS-1500 had been what they introduced in the US instead of the TS-1000. I never really cared much for the keyword entry system but I suspect there may well have been a practical reason for it, I would not be surprised if it was to reduce the number of key depressions needed when entering data-that would in turn reduce wear on the membrane which are prone to failure-especially the Spectrum+ models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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