Re: Apple IIgs @ 300mhz

["Tim Haynes" <timhaynes@SPAMBGONE.alumni.uwaterloo.ca>]

Uh, for only $150?  YES!  :)

Tim

"Robert K" <turner1199@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Ok, I've been using my IIc for over 15 years now; my IIgs for 6.  I
> know that there are tons of closet-Apple II users out there.
>
> I've been doing design specs for a souped-up IIgs.  Completely
> compatible with the Apple II line, but with a true 32-bit system, and
> ISA/PCI architecture.  Adding support for GCR and MFM (ie: PC/Apple II
> disks would be readable) isn't going to be a problem either.
>
> I can get this running off of a 68040 @ 300Mhz (debating wether to
> emulate the WDC chip, or just add it on).  Which means the IIgs would
> have plenty of OS/App breathing room. External devices would be
> compatible, but (obviously) none of the internal cards would.  It DOES
> mean that most commercial Ethernet,Sound and Video cards would be
> compatible.
>
> Doing this wouldn't cost a lot of money (the parts are cheap), but it
> would take a lot of development time.  I was wondering if there was a
> market for this thing.  I can't see the retail price of it going above
> $150 for the whole system.
>
> Anyone interested?  Should I even bother?
>
> Just getting a general feel of everyone here, so all feedback is
> appreciated.
>
>
> Robert
> turner1199@yahoo.com