Re: Applied Engineering 16bit Option

[Roger Johnstone <news2006@roger.geek.nz>]

On 2006-05-29 17:29:07 +1200, "Henry" <apl2research(.a.t.)comcast.net> said:

> Hey Sean.
>
> So basically you'll have a 8-15 MHz IIgs, but without the extra RAM, 
> video, built in options - i.e. - 'g' or the 's'?  Humm...  I can't see 
> why this '16-bit' board never quite caught on. ;-)
>
> How did AE promote it?  'Have the most expensive Apple IIgs with out 
> all those pesky options!'  :-D

There were at least a couple of 65816 cards available for the Apple II 
_before_ the Apple IIGS was released. As rumours of a 16-bit Apple IIx 
gained traction one company even advertised something like "run 
software for the new 16-bit Apple II on your IIe". Of course as we now 
know the G and S meant that wasn't likely to happen.

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