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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #15 on: 27 November 2010, 19:40:02 »
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you got saper laptop you  dont want, mines on its last legs nbow.   ::)

No, but he has a friend called sammy that might be able to fix it (Permantly)  ::)
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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #16 on: 28 November 2010, 09:49:24 »
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Video enhancer.

Not after it but is this the sort of box to add edge enhancement when copying tapes?

If so I suggest you list on Ebay classic video section.

Old video kit fetches a lot of money sometimes
Not got the time or inclination to sod around with egay this side of Christmas. Hence its off to the tip.

No idea what it does (dont have a PSU), but reading between the lines, I suspect it removes the sync, and puts a new sync on.  :-X
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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #17 on: 28 November 2010, 11:18:07 »
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BBC Micro, Model B.  Untested (as can't find a micro to TV lead, and even less inclined to tune the telly in), but from memory has a weird issue in text mode - it transposes certain characters when keys are pressed!  Pretty certain it has DFS, and pretty certain I have a 5.25 floppy, possibly even some disks.

Hmm. Tempted just for the challenge of getting it working. ::) Then again, I've got 2 working ones. Would be a shame for it to get skipped though. :-/  :'(
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« Reply #18 on: 28 November 2010, 11:27:28 »
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Video enhancer.

Not after it but is this the sort of box to add edge enhancement when copying tapes?

If so I suggest you list on Ebay classic video section.

Old video kit fetches a lot of money sometimes
Not got the time or inclination to sod around with egay this side of Christmas. Hence its off to the tip.

No idea what it does (dont have a PSU), but reading between the lines, I suspect it removes the sync, and puts a new sync on.  :-X

Stick it in the loft for later then - that will fetch money
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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #19 on: 28 November 2010, 15:23:25 »
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BBC Micro, Model B.  Untested (as can't find a micro to TV lead, and even less inclined to tune the telly in), but from memory has a weird issue in text mode - it transposes certain characters when keys are pressed!  Pretty certain it has DFS, and pretty certain I have a 5.25 floppy, possibly even some disks.

Are you sure you want to head that old BBC for tip TB?

Apple's first ever computer sells for £133,250 at auction!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/nov/23/apple-first-computer-sells-auction
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I threw out a complete working set of logic boards from an original Space Invader Machine recently, think Im starting to regret that now.
 :(

Chris.


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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #20 on: 28 November 2010, 15:51:12 »
I would most certainly give the BBC a good home...  Even though it would appear I may be 3rd in the list...

It was one of the first computers I ever used, both for playing and programming on, even if it was the best part of 30 years ago...
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« Reply #21 on: 28 November 2010, 16:15:51 »
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BBC Micro, Model B.  Untested (as can't find a micro to TV lead, and even less inclined to tune the telly in), but from memory has a weird issue in text mode - it transposes certain characters when keys are pressed!  Pretty certain it has DFS, and pretty certain I have a 5.25 floppy, possibly even some disks.

Hmm. Tempted just for the challenge of getting it working. ::) Then again, I've got 2 working ones. Would be a shame for it to get skipped though. :-/  :'(
Luckily, there was no room in the car for it, so that was due for next weekend's visit to the landfill.  I'll pop it with the MCE case and the lead :y (along with the beed disk drive, when I come across it)
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« Reply #22 on: 28 November 2010, 16:17:39 »
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Video enhancer.

Not after it but is this the sort of box to add edge enhancement when copying tapes?

If so I suggest you list on Ebay classic video section.

Old video kit fetches a lot of money sometimes
Not got the time or inclination to sod around with egay this side of Christmas. Hence its off to the tip.

No idea what it does (dont have a PSU), but reading between the lines, I suspect it removes the sync, and puts a new sync on.  :-X

Stick it in the loft for later then - that will fetch money
Hmmm, not sure if that went this time, or is going next weekend.  Either way, it is NOT going back into the loft, it will find a new home 25m below the surface in a big pit just outside Ardley...
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« Reply #23 on: 28 November 2010, 16:19:40 »
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BBC Micro, Model B.  Untested (as can't find a micro to TV lead, and even less inclined to tune the telly in), but from memory has a weird issue in text mode - it transposes certain characters when keys are pressed!  Pretty certain it has DFS, and pretty certain I have a 5.25 floppy, possibly even some disks.

Are you sure you want to head that old BBC for tip TB?

Apple's first ever computer sells for £133,250 at auction!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/nov/23/apple-first-computer-sells-auction
 ;)

I threw out a complete working set of logic boards from an original Space Invader Machine recently, think Im starting to regret that now.
 :(

Chris.


Apple 1 was rare. BBC ain't.

My Sinclair stuff I may keep (ZX Rectums, 81s, QLs, I/F 1 & 2s etc), not that they have value, but I would struggle to part with them...
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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #24 on: 28 November 2010, 16:21:25 »
Sega Megadrive, in orig box.  Not opened box, but assume its all there...

SNES...  ...hmmm, tempted to keep that, still think Super Mario World was the best platform game ever.
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« Reply #25 on: 28 November 2010, 16:28:48 »
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BBC Micro, Model B.  Untested (as can't find a micro to TV lead, and even less inclined to tune the telly in), but from memory has a weird issue in text mode - it transposes certain characters when keys are pressed!  Pretty certain it has DFS, and pretty certain I have a 5.25 floppy, possibly even some disks.

Are you sure you want to head that old BBC for tip TB?

Apple's first ever computer sells for £133,250 at auction!!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/nov/23/apple-first-computer-sells-auction
 ;)

I threw out a complete working set of logic boards from an original Space Invader Machine recently, think Im starting to regret that now.
 :(

Chris.


Apple 1 was rare. BBC ain't.

My Sinclair stuff I may keep (ZX Rectums, 81s, QLs, I/F 1 & 2s etc), not that they have value, but I would struggle to part with them...

They fetch bum all nowadays, dirt cheap they are. ;D
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Re: Freebie old computer bits
« Reply #26 on: 28 November 2010, 21:45:14 »
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Are you sure you want to head that old BBC for tip TB?

Take it if you want it, Zirk / Psychoca. As said, I already have 2 and will get grief if I am found with a third, seeing as I'm trying to get rid of junk myself. ::)

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