Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Sun Feb 21 01:46:56 1999

Doug,

At 09:00 PM 2/20/99 -0800, you wrote:
>>>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?

  No, I have no idea what the 803 looks like. My service manual only
really covers the 800 and 802s but it does list manuals and spare parts.
The parts list that I have says that some the Logic Board Assy is the same
in the 803 and 800 but it doesn't list any other 803 parts.

    BTW I think Televideo is still in business. Has anyone tried to order
manuals or parts for any of these old systems? I have part number for the
machine parts and for the manuals.

 I'm really into the nostalgia value of having a machine
>that has that distinctive 803/1603 styling.

  I understand but it's a shame to destroy a good machine just to get a
distinctive case.

   Joe
>
>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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>
Received on Sun Feb 21 1999 - 01:46:56 GMT