Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion

From: Merle K. Peirce <at258_at_osfn.org>
Date: Wed May 31 23:10:57 2000

As I recall, ours has special software, a word processor, a comm
programme, and something else - a database? We also have Multiplan and
perhaps Lotus floating around. I think it is one of the nicest of the
early portables.

On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:

> Your symptoms are identical to mine. Likewise have a (soft) carrying case.
> Have quite a wide selection of compatible software including 123, Multiplan
> & Rbase.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Merle K. Peirce <at258_at_osfn.org>
> To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> Cc: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 8:29 PM
> Subject: Re: Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion
>
>
> >
> > Yes, the machine smakes booting sounds, so I'm convinced it's boot8ing,
> > but the screen remains dark. I think the bulb in the power switch is
> > burned out. I'm in Rhode Island. We have a second one that works fine,
> > even has the carrying case.
> >
> > On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:
> >
> > > Merle -
> > >
> > > Totally agree, the Hyperion is I think a nifty, handsome little
> creation.
> > > So, does your machine appear to boot up even though you have no image?
> What
> > > about the on/off switch: Does it light up when you turn the machine on?
> > > Where are you located? Will keep you posted as to my progress.
> > >
> > > Regards
> > >
> > > Leo Butzel
> > > Seattle, WA
> > > lbutzel_at_home.com
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Merle K. Peirce <at258_at_osfn.org>
> > > To: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> > > Cc: <classiccmp_at_classiccmp.org>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2000 5:02 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion
> > >
> > >
> > > > We have one with the same problem. The Hyperion is a really nice
> little
> > > > machine.
> > > >
> > > > On Wed, 31 May 2000, Leo Butzel wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > Looking for info on the Dynalogic Hyperion, a "portable" DOS machine
> > > > > manufactures around 1983. At least the one I have is 1983. it was
> > > designed
> > > > > and initially built in Ottawa, Canada. Hyperion was acquired in
> about
> > > 1983
> > > > > by Bytec, who was later bought by I think a Quebec company called
> > > Comterm.
> > > > > Anyway, mine has stopped working: The machine still boots but no
> image
> > > is
> > > > > displayed on its 7" diag screen. Hence I am looking for service info
> > > and/or
> > > > > persons who have worked on the machine.
> > > > >
> > > > > Any leads would be most appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > > > Leo Butzel
> > > > > Seattle, WA
> > > > > lbutzel_at_home.com
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > > M. K. Peirce
> > > > Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
> > > > 215 Shady Lea Road,
> > > > North Kingstown, RI 02852
> > > >
> > > > "Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
> > > >
> > > > - Ovid
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > M. K. Peirce
> > Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
> > 215 Shady Lea Road,
> > North Kingstown, RI 02852
> >
> > "Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
> >
> > - Ovid
> >
>
>

M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
215 Shady Lea Road,
North Kingstown, RI 02852

"Casta est qui nemo rogavit."
              
              - Ovid
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