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snuci replied to a thread Xitex keyboard... with power cord?? in General Vintage Computer Discussions

Kinda weird that the seller is in Greece and it has a 110v plug.

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November 16th, 2018, 11:55 AM

snuci replied to a thread NEC APC: RDCPM and a CP/M-86 formatted diskette? in PCs and Clones

Did you check here? http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/nec/APC/

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November 16th, 2018, 06:30 AM

snuci replied to a thread Apple Lisa 1 on Ebay in Vintage Computer Auctions

User ID Price Quantity Date of Purchase o***t EUR 39,900.00 1 Nov-15-18 12:43:12 PST

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November 15th, 2018, 01:44 PM

snuci replied to a thread Let's hear it for UPS . . . in General Off Topic

Yes, they are rare and it was in working condition too :( There are at least two versions. This one had Hi Tek or Stackpole switches. I can assure...

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November 15th, 2018, 09:07 AM

snuci replied to a thread Let's hear it for UPS . . . in General Off Topic

UPS is a bit of a sore spot at the moment. Be happy if you get it. They lost a DEC VT05 on me starting in the beginning of October 2018 and I am...

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November 12th, 2018, 06:35 PM

snuci replied to a thread Was wondering what this terminal/computer is in General Vintage Computer Discussions

I was seriously thinking about it but I am starting to get picky because of the space needed. Wasn't me and I am not b***a :)

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November 12th, 2018, 05:51 PM

snuci replied to a thread Taxan RGB monitors in General Vintage Computer Discussions

I hesitate to answer because I am not sure but I *think* the Taxan monitor does (or can do) digital RGB like the AppleColor Monitor 100. I am...

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November 6th, 2018, 05:35 AM

snuci replied to a thread Did anyone see the Vintage Tech Hunters show on Discovery Canada yet? in General Vintage Computer Discussions

I remember hearing about it but have not seen it. I definitely will check it out.

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October 31st, 2018, 06:22 PM

snuci replied to a thread Documentation needed for Apple IIe Extended 80 Column Card/RGB in Early Apple (I, ][, ///, etc.)

Hi Ken, I know this is an older post but did you find this? ...

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October 30th, 2018, 09:47 AM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

I asked Josh Bensadon to take a look at this thread. He is the one that can read my ROMs if needed. He did email some information because he has an...

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October 29th, 2018, 08:41 AM

snuci replied to a thread Applecolor 100 on ebay... again in Vintage Computer Auctions

The serial numbers are punched into the plastic so you can only see them with the right light at the right angle. It's not unusual. I have two of...

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October 29th, 2018, 08:37 AM

snuci replied to a thread What podcasts do you listen to? in Retro Podcasts Discussion

Yes, I see that now that you mention it but it's still a good topic.

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October 29th, 2018, 05:13 AM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

Yes. York University has the original Sim8 that was sent to MCM to test out the 8008 so it would make perfect sense.

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October 28th, 2018, 03:43 PM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

I think you have it right. When the cards are stacked, the connectors line up as do the power connector terminals. The cassette drives are on...

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October 28th, 2018, 08:57 AM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

An now a proper running APL program running on the MCM/70. It's a game called Horse.

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October 28th, 2018, 04:36 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread Model II for sale in Tandy/Radio Shack

Don't think I'd pay $600 for it. Seems like people in Ontario and BC want to make millions on their vintage computers. Here's one for $5k ...

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October 28th, 2018, 04:12 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread Compaq Portable 3 Hard Drive overlay? in PCs and Clones

You're probably going to need to replace the Dallas chip, since it contains the battery that remembers the system settings. That is most likely why...

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October 28th, 2018, 04:07 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread Home-brew Apple II Clone Found in Early Apple (I, ][, ///, etc.)

About 25 years ago, I knew a guy who was trying to get rid of an Apple II clone with the monitor built into a wooden box. It was one of the ugliest...

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October 28th, 2018, 04:05 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread RLX B with media just sold on eBay in Tandy/Radio Shack

That might have been me, but that was maybe a year ago. I haven't pulled out mine since I moved.

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October 28th, 2018, 03:58 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread What is a Lisa worth as parts ... like, in a box in Later Apple (68000+ based machines - Mac, Lisa, etc.)

I'd be fine with buying a damaged Lisa for the simple reason of the challenge to repair it. I wouldn't pay a lot for it, but I'd base the price on...

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October 28th, 2018, 03:53 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread Commodore 16 in Vintage Computer Items For Sale or Trade

C-16s have a high failure rate. Testing it could make it more valuable and desirable.

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October 26th, 2018, 11:57 AM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

I don't believe they are public. I will ask the person who has them if he will give me a copy and see if he has any issues sharing them. I,...

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October 26th, 2018, 04:29 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread TRS80 needs a good home in Vintage Computer Items For Sale or Trade

What's your location?

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October 25th, 2018, 03:07 PM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

Thanks guys. I had already offered up my computer to have the ROMs dumped by someone who knows how to do them without removing them and there are...

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October 24th, 2018, 05:31 PM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

Maybe this will answer your question. I can't believe it works. The screen is a little glitchy so I'll have to look into that but now I'll...

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October 23rd, 2018, 03:39 PM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

I put some some more internal card pics as I take it apar and photograph the MCM/70. Being commercial, there is very little I can remove without...

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October 23rd, 2018, 08:39 AM

snuci replied to a thread What podcasts do you listen to? in Retro Podcasts Discussion

Good question. I hope others reply with other podcasts that I may not be aware of. These I listen to or have checked out at least. AMIGArama ...

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October 22nd, 2018, 06:05 PM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

Here's the money shot. Still in the process of taking it apart.

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October 22nd, 2018, 08:35 AM

Bungo Pony replied to a thread Found myself a Tandy 2500 SX! in Tandy/Radio Shack

Nice find! That was my first PC. I upgraded the hard drive in it to 1.7G and installed Win95. It crawled! Would love to get one again though

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October 21st, 2018, 04:43 PM

snuci replied to a thread Finally got my MCM/70 in Pre-Altair Microcomputers

I was able to take a quick pic of the card cage/power supply of the MCM/70. The card cage is located in the back thick part of the wedge. The black...

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