Hey, check this out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TI-99-4-no-034-A-034-COMPLETE-IN-BOX-all-orig-packaging-Texas-Instruments-ti-99-ti99-/251538346783?ssPageName=STRK%3AMESINDXX%3AIT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=hjvJ2Mhq9gqIFOPQSU8rSN9gRSc%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc
Wow, now that's something...
I'd like to read the 'reasons why' some guys want a certain vintage computer.
It's not the computer, but the REASONS - that are fun to read about.
"I would really like to have, (insert computer name), because" . . .
In my particular case, there are a couple machines:
Commodore Colt:
I first...
It seems I'm slightly partial to Texas Instruments and their line of 'toys' over the years.
Pictured
http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5503&d=1301864741
I have a beige TI994A with a keyboard from an earlier black and aluminum TI994A. A box of carts, (all...
Perhaps someone has a quick answer to a question I've searched on, but can find no solution to. I have a Toshiba Libretto 50CT.
My question is -
How do you adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen?
I can't find a satisfactory answer to this anywhere. Help is appreciated :)
Scrunching things down.
In these (2) 22x56" cabinets I have squeezed in (17) vintage computers, (7) cassette tape units, (2) disk drives, misc. computer magazines, and many computer manuals. Not bad for a space less than 20 cu. ft. (About the size of the average refrigerator!)
I still even...
My trusty Toshiba T1100 is showing it's age.
I only fire up this machine every few months but just the other day it did the following:
Upon booting (with a DOS 3.3 disk in A: drive) - the T1100 starts it's memory test. At 448K it gives 1 long beep and shows ERROR 700D6:0A and sits there. I then...
Post is a bit 'windy' - but here goes:
A little over a year ago I posted a question as to 'which is better; Radio Shack MC-10 or the Timex 1000'.
Search 'TRS80 MC-10 vs Timex Sinclair 1000'
Ref: post quote = Now I realize, that from a historic standpoint the Sinclair's in ZX80, ZX81, and even...
I must have been living in a cave, but I hadn't seen a TI 99-8 before. I have a bunch of TI 994/A's and related goods, and I'm aware of the TI 99-4 but seeing a real TI 99-8 'almost' gave me goosebumps!
Here's one up on eBay right now; Item # 320455846441
And it's for sale with (what appears to...
Question:
Anybody know the reason for this -
I have seen Styrofoam 'stuck' to cords of vintage computers when they have remained in their original boxes.
I'm wondering as to the cause.
Is this just a chemical reaction between the Styrofoam and the vinyl covered cords?
Inquisitive minds want...
Here's the thing -
I have a Toshiba Libretto 50CT running win95. I'm using a 64 meg Compact Flash card in an adapter in the PCMCIA slot and everything works fine.
My question be;
Can I use a 1 gig or even a 2 gig CF card instead of the smallish 64 meg card?
This has been discussed here in one of...
I'm looking for a scan of the Commodore MPS-803 printer manual. Preferable in pdf format. I've Googled till I'm blue and I can't locate one. Any help to it's whereabouts would be appreciated :)
You see; eons ago I bought a Commodore MPS-803 printer. It wasn't much, but it did the job at the...
It seems that with most official collectors the original packaging is very important. I know that many collectors value the original box almost as much as the unit that's in it.
I on the other hand could care less about the original boxes. I've thrown them all out. I just don't want to store...
I'm at a loss when it comes to even rudimentary knowledge of Apple computers, so I'm looking for a little help. My history is TRS80 to Commodore and right into PC's with DOS then Windows. I'm at a total loss where Apples are concerned.
Here's what I need to know:
I'd like to have a MAC as part...
This is one of those, "you had to be there", things. I bought a 31 year old calculator off eBay and it arrived today.
http://www.vintage-computer.com/vcforum/picture.php?albumid=14&pictureid=203
You see, it was 1977 and this calculator - the TI-57 by Texas Instruments was the thing that kick...
I bought a Timex 1000 back in the early 80's for $100. and it's companion 16K RAM module for another $50. My son 'frustratingly' worked with it, learning it's supposedly quick entry keywords and typing on it's less than useless keyboard. As if that wasn't painful enough, if you moved the Timex...