Aesthetics

From: Zane H. Healy <healyzh_at_aracnet.com>
Date: Sat Jun 19 11:11:29 1999

>NorthStar* Horizon (wood cover) as a simple but pleasing to the eye design.

Hmmm, not familiar with these really, but I think the SOL-20 is one of the
coolist looking of that era's micro's.

>Kaypro Toteables, very functional and simple.

OK, but the Kaypro 2000 also would deserve mention, even with it's horrible
display. Gotta love that case and battery life!

>DEC BA123 based machines for simple styling and good mechanical/thermal
>engineering.

OK, you've got an excellent point here. My only problem is the noise. I
love the BA123 cabinet though! You can't beat it for ease of working on!

>TRS80, TI99, Commodore C64/C128 for evolving the wedge design to the limit.

I don't think it's there yet. A few years ago there was a PC Keyboard that
came close. The Amiga 1200 comes even closer probably.

                                Zane
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Received on Sat Jun 19 1999 - 11:11:29 BST

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