Re: Trackstar 128 Problems - Please Help

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

Supertimer writes ...
> 
> Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net> wrote:
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> >
> >     As for A2 compatibility; I'm fairly sure the drives simply function as PC
> >drives which Trackstar is able to use with PC diskettes-- i.e. it can save and
> >load files to diskettes in the drives. The PC drives can not read or write 
> >standard Apple II diskettes.
> 
> Actually, I read in an InCider review of the TrackStar that the PC drives can
> indeed read and write standard Apple II 5.25" disks using the TrackStar
> card.  The card has a CGR controller.
> 
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> In both the TrackStar and the PCT, it is the controller, not the drive!

     Knew I should have qualified that last sentence!

     Evidently, the main limitations on using a PC 5.25" drive are compatibility
(some PC drives won't work) and the fact that PC drives can't handle copy protection
tricks like half-tracking (and, of course, having the Trackstar cable stuff to
connect a PC drive).



Rubywand