Re: upgrading //e to //gs? is it possible?

[dempson@swell.actrix.gen.nz (David Empson)]

In article <weJN2B2w165w@shakala.com> tony@shakala.com (Tony Andrews) writes:
> 
> The price of a used GS is nowadays about what you purchased the //e for 
> plus the upgrade kit of $150. The //e to gs upgrade kit is not getting 
> you a true GS with ensonique chip and you will just have less than gs 
> graphics.

Rubbish.  The IIe to IIgs upgrade consists of a new baseplate and new
genuine ROM 01 IIgs motherboard.  This has the full IIgs graphics and
sound capabilities.

The only problems with the IIe to IIgs upgrade are:

- weaker power supply than if you had a real IIgs.

- some compatibility problems using the IIe keyboard (but you can buy
an ADB keyboard to get around them).

- problems with some memory expansion cards that won't fit in the
slanted IIe case.
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David Empson                                                               
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