Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!hou3c!hocda!houxm!ihnp4!zehntel!hplabs!sri-unix!CSTROM@simtel20.ARPA From: CSTROM@simtel20.ARPA Newsgroups: net.micro.cpm Subject: Epson PX-8 (Geneva) review Message-ID: <12066@sri-arpa.UUCP> Date: Sun, 16-Sep-84 13:18:00 EDT Article-I.D.: sri-arpa.12066 Posted: Sun Sep 16 13:18:00 1984 Date-Received: Tue, 25-Sep-84 03:26:52 EDT Lines: 16 Allow me to clarify some of the points on the Epson Geneva/PX-8 lap machine. The ram disk on the standard unit may be optionally sized from 0-24K, stealing the ram from the 64K main memory. There are several accessory units available, including 60K or 120K ram disks as well as an MFU (multifunction unit) that includes 60K ram disk, a 300 baud atodial modem, and another rom socket. The latter item is not released yet, and I am waiting for it. I agree that a ram disk accessory is a must. There is a small program that access the built-in A to D to read the battery voltage and graphically report the state of its charge. Lastly, the RS-232 port is 100% standard except for the connector. The cable is well made and connects directly to my stand-alone modem, prionter, or computer for file transfers. As you can tell, I'm quite happy with the PX-8. -Charlie