Re: I like the new Tiger Computer - from what I've seen

[rcrisafu@jetta.coordinate.com (Richard Crisafulli)]

Darren Johnson  26 yo  32 MPG <rocketusa@delphi.com> wrote:

>The new Tiger computer looks cool in the commercials. Is this
>the one based on the IIe?  Where would I hook the 5.25" disk drive?
>I love it - though I think there is a reason why Apple is holding
>on to the IIgs rights...
>a l e t t e r f r o m ---> DARREN JOHNSON
>ROCKET, POB 672, Water Mill, NY 11976

Here is info that was e-mailed to me from Tiger on the product:



  I think the product you are referring to is
the Tiger Learning Computer.  The copy below is taken from the J.C. 
Penney's catalog and has the basic info about the product.  I don't
think it is totally accurate to say that this is an Apple IIe
"compatible".  There is no floppy drive; all software is cartridge
based and there are no plans to produce a hard drive.  We do, however,
feel that for an SRP of $149.99 the product can be a good first step
toward computer literacy for anyone.


"Based on Apple IIe technology, the TIGER LEARNING COMPUTER  
comes ready to challenge your child with 9 software titles which 
cover science, math, and English grammar activities.  Word processing 
software is also included. The Tiger Learning Computer connects to
your television just like a video game so there's no need to purchase
a computer monitor.   

Includes: 9 software titles, (Scholastic Math Shop-Weights & Measures,

Math Shop-Decimals & Fractions;
MECC Invisible Bugs ,Sun and Seasons; MECC Grammar Gobble, Picture 
Chompers; Stickybear Typing, 
Stickybear Basketbounce; and  AppleWorks Word Processor) RAMdisk for 
storage, BASIC,  AV cable, 
AC adapter, 74 key keyboard, and mouse.

Expansion options include:
external modem and internet software for exploring the World Wide Web 
(text only); printer; joystick; and many more educationally proven
software titles."