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From: scooper@brl-tgr.ARPA (Stephan Cooper )
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc,net.micro.trs-80
Subject: Re: TANDY 1000: Request for Info
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Date: Mon, 12-Aug-85 09:58:35 EDT
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In article 3625 of net.micro.pc:

> as a result, you can not use any add-in cards with
> memory unless you have first added a tandy memory card.  since the machine
> only has 3 slots, this is a pain (tandy has no multi-function card for
> this...

However, there are third party memory boards that DO work.  The one I have
(an MFB1000, by PBJ(tm)) is one such card.  It comes with a clock, the
capacity for 512K more, and an RS232 port.  The machine itself has a built in
printer port, so I still have two slots left (and I have 640K, a printer port,
and an RS232 and a clock).  This is definitely NOT a pain
(This is definitely NOT a flame, either...just an explanation.)


> The keyboard is a bit different.  (BTW - they don't have a scroll lock key,
> which some packages want (like 1-2-3), but there is a key combo that emulate
> it, I forget which).

I noticed this.  Does anyone out there know what the key combo is?


> With the current price trends for the IBM PC, why not wait until
> the next round of price cuts (this fall?? if you believe S.Katt)
> and get a 'fully compatible unit'  :-).

I would recommend the T1000, as it is (and probably always will be, less
expensive, especioally if not bought from a Radio Shack store, but from
a warehouse or computer outlet).

> Opinions expressed are public domain, and do not belong to Lotus
> Development Corp.

These opinions are mine...

Steve Cooper
scooper@brl-tgr