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I've actually had very good experiences with eBay Global Shipping. I was very worried when I first researched it and saw that "FRAUD" video a couple years ago. I was expecting a huge rip-off similar to the time I got screwed over by UPS. Instead, it was as pleasant as can be. Usually, with USPS, it takes 3 weeks to get something delivered from US to Canada. Then, Canada Post will lie and say "Attempted Delivery" when no such attempt is actually made, forcing me to drive to the Shoppers Drug Mart to get my damn package. With the eBay Global Shipping, packages were delivered in less than a week and right to my door, the way deliveries should be made. There was none of that "Attempted Delivery" crap. Canpar just leaves it on the door step. Not only that, but it's usually 10-30% cheaper than USPS. (originally was much cheaper than USPS, but prices seem to be rising)
Now, I specifically look for listings that use eBay Global instead of USPS.
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Gee, I noticed that this thread is 5 year old today! I didn't know if you were into traditional or modern gifting so here's both.
Repeating that made me think of this:
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I always think of this version:
(Spanish subtitles - couldn't find HD version without subtitles)
Nice! I'm not taken with the reversed-out section titles for some reason, but I love the tabs, graphs and text placement. Very sensible use of space.
Why don't you like reversed text for titles? I think it's clearer to read quickly rather than having an entire window of white.
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Yes, that's the type 2. The type 1 ALPS is lighter and smoother, but I like the keycaps on the type 2 better. I don't know why, but they just feel nicer. Maybe they're a different material. (PBT?)
Nobody has a type 3 switch they can photograph?
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Another thing I am wondering - notice how the "type 3" (AWC) and the Cherry keyboard (newly discovered "type 6"?) have identical keycaps. Also notice that (as seen in side photos), the "type 3" switches are not the same as the "type 2" AWC keyboard. I'd like to see the switch in the "type 3". It's possible that they're Cherry and there is no "type 6" after all. (I don't have one, so I can't check)
Cherry (type 6?)
Type 3
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I just got a "type 2" and I was surprised to see that the keycaps aren't doubleshot. They're engraved and painted. I thought all Atari keycaps were doubleshot.
Here is a comparison of keycaps - type 1 at top, type 2 centre, type 4 at the bottom:
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Wait, what? There's an Atari 8 bit version of Halo to go with the 2600 version?
I was joking about Atari Halo - thinking there was no possible way Halo would run on Atari. I had no idea there was an actual 2600 version of Halo. I only just found out today - 3 years late. (Why the hell wasn't I notified of this?)
Hmmm this makes me wonder.... is there an Atari version of Half-Life 3 out there somewhere?
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The guy working on Phoenix posts regular updates about what he's currently working on. It's an easy Google search.
Is this the site you're talking about? http://ataritools.fr.gd/1-_-PHOENIX-PROJECT.htm
I hope it's still being worked on. I too would love to see Phoenix on Atari.
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A few ones from my personal set-up (prior to upgrading to DVDO iScan HD+), and some tests on my HomeTheater setup:
Personal Setup:
_1D38291-web.jpg _1D38281-web.jpgHome-theater setup (this w.i.p., under testing):
_1D38197-web.jpg _1D38194-web.jpgDepending on other developments (like Incognito), my JM-800 may end in my home-theater (no need for external storage/drives, etc.), instead, and my 800XLs confined to my personal space, because of their little footprint.
We'll see.
Awesome setup - modern convenience of flash, while still keeping floppies around. I like how that iScan box matches the SDrive NUXX. (and nice little metal toggle switches)
That looks like a kick-ass VCR too.
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I read about the PADCHAR and EOLCHAR on page 6 of this thread. If it wasn't for that post, I'd be saying, "What the f...."
I do read README files, but The Last Word 3.21b was two years ago. I read that whole thing. I didn't see the one from last year because that's when I thought you started making it VBXE-only, so didn't bother reading anything (even posts). I shall read every README you make from now on... starting.......NOW!
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Oh good. I thought I was stuck at 3.21b.
I tried 3.3 earlier, but didn't realise that it was just the executable - and assumed it didn't load the support files because lack of memory.
I put lw.exe in my ATR, changed PADCHAR and EOLCHAR in the lw.cfg (was getting some á characters) and now everything seems to be working. It definitely seems faster. Thanks!
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Is 3.21b the final version that doesn't require VBXE or does 3.3 work on a non-VBXE machine but require more than 64k? I see no mention of requirements anywhere.
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I give up. I've been over 10,000 with 3 lives around 10 times, but then the bullets are way too fast. (in NTSC... I bet it's pretty easy in PAL... nudge nudge, bountybob
)In the middle of getting my highest score, the phone rang and in that microsecond moment where I thought, "Oh shit, there's no way to pause it!" that's where I walked into a wall.
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What are the odds, eh?
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You're not going to like this then... 18,900
I didn't like it at all - but then I beat you again... by one point!
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Whew! It was tough, but I beat bountybob... by one point!
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BonEcho what's that some crazy Canadian thing? you sure you're not trying to post scores using a sugary snack
No, BonEcho is the buggy BeOS version of Firefox 2. (low sugar, hardly any calories unless you eat it with more than 5 add-ons)
I got that score on real NTSC 800XL, by the way. I see you're cheating... I mean... using PAL.
I don't know how the hell orpheuswaking got that score with NTSC. I think we should do a drug test to see if he's using illegal muscle enhancers on his joystick fingers.
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I'd just like to say I went through hell posting that - not just because of that bastard Otto. My main computer died and I had to go back to my BeOS P3 machine. Unfortunately, Atariage is no longer compatible with that old BonEcho browser. I had to turn javascript off to type anything, but I could only add attachments with javascript on. To use an Airplane quote, "What a pisser".
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I came here with the sole purpose of annoying bountybob. Here, choke on this!:
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Is this RastaConverter for Windows/Linux only? I'd really like to make some images, but I'm using a PPC Mac.
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These aren't in order of importance or anything, but here are Atari moments that I remembered (even though I didn't actually own an Atari back then):
1. First seeing my friend's 800XL - It was so much more beautiful than my "melted key" CoCo 2. I loved the dark brown & cream colour scheme.
2. The wonders of floppy disks - My friend had the first floppy disk drive I'd ever seen. I had only ever used cartridges and tape. He had a large box of disks, containing nearly a hundred games and interesting demos. Going through those disks gave me such a feeling of mystery and discovery.
3. Seeing Ballblaster (yes Ballblaster, not BallBlazer - my friend somehow had the prototype in 1984) - Real-time 3D (pseudo-3D) was amazing for the time, but split-screen 3D with each player having his own view was mind-blowing.
4. Playing Montezuma's Revenge - At the time, most games had only a few different screens that repeated - and you had to complete each one before moving to the next, usually with an annoying time limit. I loved how Montezuma's Revenge had no time limit at all and it seemed like the number of rooms were infinite. I think this was the first game I ever played that gave a real sense of exploration.
5. Playing Blue Max - The landscape seemed to go on forever, but the most amazing thing was that it was different every time you played it. Most games at the time had repeating patterns (predictable and very limited). I'd never seen randomly generated landscape before. Once again, there was a sense of exploration and discovery.
6. Seeing colour-cycling and gradients - My CoCo 2 had a pathetic selection of colours (to this day, I hate graphics made with flat primary colours because it reminds me of limited palettes of early computers). The Atari colour palette blew my mind. There was a demo showing a bunch of large silver pipes (still can't find it) made of gradients that really amazed me. I still love gradients.
I wasn't impressed by any other computer until many years later when I first saw an Amiga - and I got the same sense of wonder that I had when seeing the Atari.
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Hoping you're going to join us for the odd round this season Mr A. (stick any on the games list you fancy; I know like Briky)
I've been keeping my eyeball glued to this forum (which really hurts!), looking for a game I feel like playing, but it's always some weirdo game like Gorilla Girls or Baby Bat Freaks (...or something like that). How about a normal game like SeaFox, Pole Position or Rescue on Fractalus?
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I think we should have a poll asking if we should have another poll about a pre-poll.
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That's Color Computer.
Since it was made by a Texas-based company, it has to be.
In Canada, we had Colour Computers. (...but the label on the actual computer had a spelling error... missing a "u"
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(box from my first computer)
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eBay Global Shipping/Pitney Bowes: problems..?
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eBay Global has tracking and it is always less expensive than USPS.