Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)

From: Richard Erlacher <edick_at_idcomm.com>
Date: Sat Feb 20 23:17:36 1999

I do believe the 803 and 802 had the same package, but different contents.
I haven't seen one in over 15 years, though.

Dick

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> From: Doug Auerbach <douga_at_email.com>
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
> Subject: Re: Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)
> Date: Saturday, February 20, 1999 10:00 PM
>
> >>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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