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Amiga computer related discussion => Amiga Marketplace => Topic started by: Darrin on March 20, 2012, 07:20:04 PM
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While I was away at work I treated myself to 2 computers, one from HP and another off eBay. It is quite a contrast to see technology divided by decades running side-by-side. It was a PET 4032 that first got me interested in computers and which made me run home and beg for a VIC-20.
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/darrin01311/SDC11096s.jpg)
The laptop is a HP dv7 Quad Core (to replace my dv8) while I'm sure the rest of us will recognise the CBM 8032. I couldn't resist buying it on eBay and it really is in excellent condition. Apart from a couple of minor scuff marks and the number "9" stenciled above the keyboard it is perfect.
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/darrin01311/SDC11097s.jpg)
My only problem was that I missed out on the matching CBM floppy drive. The seller had both auctions finishing within 15 seconds of each other and by the time I knew I'd won the PET I couldn't get a winning bid in on the floppy.
Still, there's 2 active auctions on eBay right now for CBM floppies:
One wants $259.99 for an 8050 and when I emailed him about the cable he wanted another $40 for that!
The other one wants $199.95 for a 2040, says it "should" work, but isn't willing to retest it by plugging it in. No cable either.
Both want another $40 for shipping (the person I bought the PET off managed to ship it for $40). I wished them good luck and declined their offers. The working drive I missed out on when for $87+s&h.
I also got the following books with the 8032:
The PET Personal Computer for Beginners
PET/CBM Personal Computer Guide
Mostly BASIC Applications for your PET
CBM Professional Computer Guide
PET BASIC
So, if anybody out there has a working PET floppy drive at a reasonable price (or knows someone who has one) then please PM me.
I tried joining AMIBAY to see what they had, but after trying to register I got a message that I was a "Spammer" and my registration was refused.
And just for fun, here's a picture of my C64C running OS3.9 (seriously):
(http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b134/darrin01311/SDC11093s.jpg)
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Yeah, what about your C64c running OS3.9, don't they all?...wait, what? By all means, please explain - that is the coolest thing I have ever seen.
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Yeah, what about your C64c running OS3.9, don't they all?...wait, what? By all means, please explain - that is the coolest thing I have ever seen.
chameleon64 running minimig core :)
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Yeah, what about your C64c running OS3.9, don't they all?...wait, what? By all means, please explain - that is the coolest thing I have ever seen.
LOL. As RVO_NL says above, if you look at the back of the C64C you'll see a multi-cartridge adapter. The first yellow cartridge is the Chameleon64 which allows me to boot into (currently) a C64 on steroids with added virual drives and multiple cartridges I can add on booting, an ECS Amiga (with soft 68000 or 68020) or a Spectrum.
You can even use an infra-red CDTV controller as a joystick with it.
Great fun. :)
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ordering mine in 2 weeks :)
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Neat (Chameleon). I didn't know OS3.9 could run in with a 68000 processor (emulated in FPGA). I thought it needed a 68020.
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Neat (Chameleon). I didn't know OS3.9 could run in with a 68000 processor (emulated in FPGA). I thought it needed a 68020.
The Chameleon (and FPGA Arcade have the option of switching between soft 68000, 68010 and a 68020).
The 68020 still has a couple of bugs though and OS3.9 has some major issues. I had to remove a lot of software from teh startup draw and you can't access certain prefs. Hopefully it will all be fixed soon. ClassicWB Lite works great.
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That Commodore PET looks to be in great condition! Congrats!!
Apple paints the early history of computers with all Apple 2s but I thought Commodore did a great job with their PET line and PET accessories. Though I started on the Commodore 64, the PETs played a great role in schools and businesses for the time.
Also, I just think it looks cool. :-)
Having a real keyboard helps a great deal too.
Again, congrats!!!
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That's a sweet looking PET.
Welcome to the addiction that is retro computer collecting!
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Damn nice catch on the PET!
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@Darrin,
You *ARE* a "spammer". You've been spamming us all on here, for years! ;)
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That's a sweet looking PET.
Welcome to the addiction that is retro computer collecting!
Tell me about it. The new house I'm building has a 14' x 12' computer room and a carpenter friend of mine is making me a "U" shaped desk to cover 3 walls, plus I'll have a large table in the center of the room for more stuff. That "should" be enough to display the current collection. :D
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Damn nice catch on the PET!
There more I look at it, the more I can't believe I got one in this condition! From the paperwork it looks like it belonged to a public library once.
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@Darrin,
You *ARE* a "spammer". You've been spamming us all on here, for years! ;)
LOL. and lots more where that came from. :D