Re: The new C1

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

MagerValp writes ...
> 
> >>>>> "b" == barana  <barana24@telstra.com> writes:
> 
> b> Are most people aware of the C1 reconfigurable computer and it's
> b> Possibitities RE: the Apple ][? Could I posssibly get a show of
> b> hands of any1 who has interest?(sort of a VERY informal poll) I
> b> myself like the possiblity of a Super GS [snip]
> 
> Yup, all it needs is someone with VHDL skills who can sit down and
> make an Apple II core. If the A2 schematics are available you could
> even do it with schematic capture... All the necessary info is
> available on the C1 site.
> 
 ....

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

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

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


Rubywand