Msg: 6692 *Conference*

07-25-96 08:15:44

From: RICHARD HANSON

To : THOMAS MCKEAN

Subj: REPLY TO MSG #6691 (DARE TO DREAM)

Hmmm... so the Model 100 is big with the disabled community, eh?

 > Imagine if Tandy and others were still supporting this beast.
 > I wonder what advancements may have been made by now.
 > Ah well, no use dreaming.  

I will dare to dream.  It would be "the" laptop computer by now.  It would
focus on its strengths, i.e. long battery life, instant on, built in ROM-based
software, RAM-based file storage, compatable, compact, fun!

Introducing the "new" Tandy Model "T"urbo...

 * 80C386 @ 33 Mhz
 * 80 x 24 LCD (super twist but not backlit or color)
 * Color SVGA output jack
 * Full ANSI SVGA (albeit in monochrome) support
 * 9600 baud modem (this is the highest, most compatible speed)
 * TELCOM w/extended script and built in Club 100 BBS address
 * 4 MB RAM (20ns), expandable to 32 MB (external)
 * MSDOS on ROM (instant on) w/RAM-based config files
 * 1.44 3.5" floppy (external) MSDOS format
 * Option ROM slots with expansion slot-bus
 * Solar array recharging built into a flip up cover
 * The same, full size, wonderful-touch keyboard
 * RS232 port w/software switchable null-modem settings
 * Thieft alarm w/proximity beeper
 * MSDOS-compatable printer port and connector

The basic unit would sell for $500 or $250 with a 2-year subscription to the
Tandy ISP network at $15/mo unlimited access.  Includes built in Netscape ROM
with pre-wired Tandy home page.

Tandy would "clean up" with a system like this!!!