Re: The new C1

[MagerValp <MagerValp@cling.gu.se>]

>>>>> "R" == Rubywand  <rubywand@swbell.net> writes:

R> The board seems to have some nice features. Even so, the main
R> barrier to such an upgrade is the absence of a consensus 'vision'
R> for the new IIgs.

Screw visionaries, what we need are people who actually produce stuff :)

R> For instance, would a 20MHz IIgs board with 8MB of RAM for around
R> $200 be satisfactory? It would be a nice acceleration upgrade; but,
R> that's about it.

Don't forget that you can use standard IDE devices for storage, a nice
TFT monitor, standard RS-232 ports, and ethernet for networking. Oh,
and reset the machine and boot into C64 or CPC mode.

R> Probably, it makes sense to retain IIgs compatibility. That's a lot
R> easier to do now than it was a few years ago. But, to be worthwhile
R> as an upgrade path, the new platform should be speed upgradeable
R> from 20MHz, support hundreds of MB of RAM, offer modern sound and
R> video, and include interfacing for modern peripherals.

And, besides a complete lack of software, what would it offer that a
modern PC or Mac doesn't?

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