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Re: New find: Basis 108
- Subject: Re: New find: Basis 108
- From: rubywand@swbell.net (Rubywand)
- Date: 18 Jun 2001 01:49:14 -0700
- Newsgroups: comp.sys.apple2
- Organization: http://groups.google.com/
- References: <LB2X6.190714$p33.3872927@news1.sttls1.wa.home.com>
- Xref: archiver1.google.com comp.sys.apple2:9184
Ernest writes ...
>
> I was given a Basis 108 system yesterday. What a tank of a machine -typical
> over-engineered German A2 clone, with a cast aluminum case that makes a 5150
> feel like a light and fluffy toy. Only odd part is that it's labeled as a
> Precision Echo Phase II, rather than a Basis 108. The internal boards are
> all labeled Basis but the case is a light milk chocolate brown, rather than
> beige. It's a big computer, and it's a real back breaker to lift.
>
> It has a built in Serial, Parallel, RGB/composite connections, and an on
> board z80 processor.
>
> Does anyone have any docs or software for this system?
>
> Ernest
Looks something like an original PC.
There's a pic of an ad which lists specs on Applefritter at ...
http://www.applefritter.com/appleclones/basis/index.html .
Have you tried booting regular Apple II software?
Rubywand