Difference between Heath H88 and H89?

From: David C. Jenner <djenner_at_halcyon.com>
Date: Mon Sep 8 12:52:09 1997

Opps! Read "floppy disk controller" for "hard disk controller" in the
original reply.

David C. Jenner wrote:
>
> Kai Kaltenbach wrote:
> > Does anyone know what the difference is between
> > an H88 and H89? Externally, they look identical except for the badging.
> > Are they software compatible?
>
> The H88 was a cassette-based Z-80 system. I got one by upgrading an
> H-19 terminal. (I believe you could also buy it as a system.) When you
> upgraded, you replaced the H-19 "badge" with an H-88 "badge".
>
> You could also upgrade the H-88 to an H-89 by adding a hard disk
> controller and floppy disk. When you upgraded, you replaced the H-88
> "badge" with an H-89 "badge".
Received on Mon Sep 08 1997 - 12:52:09 BST