Yes, I have the additional software you mentioned.
Almost think the machine was ahead of it's time, very swank looking, to well
made (like a tank) and to expensive. Such is often life of good
ideas/creations.
----- 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 9:10 PM
Subject: Re: Info on the Dynalogic Hyperion
> 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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