New PC in classic chassis was Re: IBM 5155 analogue display fault

[Randy McLaughlin]

From: "Tony Duell" <ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk>
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 7:00 PM


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> Yes it would. But you're forgetting something. I _use_ my classic
> computers, and therefore make modifications to make them more useable
> while preserving the basic design of the machine (what I  mean my that is
> that I will hack a memory board to use larger-capacity ICs, I will make a
> mod to use a more modern replacement chip [1], etc. What I won't do is
> totally change the architecture of the machine, e.g. by replacing the
> guts with a PC running an emulator).
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> -tony

What's funny is that Imsai (Todd Fischer & Howard Harte) is developing a 
line of computers that includes a modern PC running an emulator in a classic 
looking case (all new nothing classic destroyed).

They have a chassis that is an upgrade from the original Imsai 8080, it 
accepts ATX style guts and a Front panel with all the flashing lights & 
switches that ties into an emulator ;-)

The same chassis & front panel also works with an S100 card cage & EZ80 
based CPU to be a "real classic" computer (but new manufacture).

Todd is looking into having a dummy front that is non-functional to reduce 
cost but allow a modern computer to look like a classic.


Randy
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