On Thu, 30 Oct 1997, Marvin wrote:
> Just acquired a Memotech MTX-512 computer in almost mint condition including
> the original box, packaging, and manual. The only thing it seems to be
> missing is one cassette tape that was included as some type of demo or
> sample software. I was kind of curious how common this machine might be
> here in the US. Aside from the Sinclair, I haven't seen many <snip>
Before the MTX-512, Memotech made accessories for Sinclair machines and
marketed them in the US. I remember getting direct mail advertisements
from Memotech for low-wobble RAM packs, RS-232 interfaces, and high
resolution graphics packs for the ZX81/TS1000. After the introduction of
the MTX-512, Memotech had a trade in offer that allowed Sinclair users to
trade in their machines (as well as any Memotech ZX81 peripherals) on a
new MTX-512. I didn't take advantage of the offer, but I would imagine
that it was sent out to many members of US Timex/Sinclair user's groups,
which, at the time, probably included a relatively substantial number of
people. Of course, advertising doesn't necessarily result in sales - I've
never come across an MTX-512 in my years of scrounging.
As an aside, I'll probably put the first part of my web site on line this
weekend. I'll post the URL when it's available. I plan to concentrate on
the machines in my collection that are the least well represented on the
Web, starting with the Expander, a somewhat Sol-like system designed by
Lee Felsenstein for use in Sweden. If anyone has additional information
on the Expander, please let me know. I don't have any documentation for
this machine, so my current knowledge of the Expander is based on hardware
observations, comparisons with the SOL-20, and the interview with Lee
Felsenstein in CHAC's "Analytical Engine" version 3.2.
Guess I should have gone to the VCF...
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Scott Ware s-ware_at_nwu.edu
Received on Fri Oct 31 1997 - 18:12:49 GMT