Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)

From: Doug Auerbach <douga_at_email.com>
Date: Sat Feb 20 23:00:09 1999

>>but I have the idea of taking one of them and
>>replacing the guts with a standard PC motherboard/hd/ram/power supply
>
> That's sacraledge!

I know, you're right. That's why I want two. ;-)

I'll let you know if I come up with an 802H. Do you know if it looks the
same as the 803? I'm really into the nostalgia value of having a machine
that has that distinctive 803/1603 styling.

Doug

-----Original Message-----
From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 8:54 PM
Subject: Re: Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)


>Hi Doug,
>
> I'm looking for one also. I'd LIKE to find an 802H. I just got a complete
>set of docs including the service manual.
>
>>may turn into a crazy project, but I have the idea of taking one of them
and
>>replacing the guts with a standard PC motherboard/hd/ram/power supply
>
> That's sacraledge!
>
> Joe
>
>At 08:01 PM 2/20/99 -0800, you wrote:
>>Greetings,
>>
>>I'm looking for a TeleVideo CP/M machine, particularly the TS-803 or
>>TS-1603. If you have one of these computers, or one similar to this one
>>(not including the portable), I'd be interesting in buying it. Or, if you
>>have suggestions on where else I might look for one, I'd really appreciate
>>it. These were great machines, but they're hard to find now!
>>
>>Actually, I may be interested in two of these, if they're available. This
>>may turn into a crazy project, but I have the idea of taking one of them
and
>>replacing the guts with a standard PC motherboard/hd/ram/power supply
>>combination to run Linux on it. The TeleVideo 803/1603 has a unique case,
>>which would make for a great looking computer even today. The trick would
>>be maitaining compatibility with the keyboard cable and monitor; not to
>>mention fitting the components inside reliably. But what a coup it would
>>be!
>>
>>Thanks. I'm in the Seattle area, fwiw.
>>
>>
>>Doug Auerbach
>>
>>
>>
>
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