Want preschool programs for Ti 99(4A)

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4 total messages Started by Miller_A.Chemcar Thu, 20 Oct 1994 14:43

#3963

Author: Miller_A.Chemcar
Date: Thu, 20 Oct 1994 14:43

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Hi folks:
My four yr old daughter wants a computer of her own.  After looking at the
pseudo-computers that you can buy at the toy stores (and being too cheap
to buy a MAC right now), I remembered that I have a 99 rusting away in the
attic.  If memory serves I also have the metal "coffin" expansion box, a
32 k card, RS232, voice synthesizer, and even a pascal card.  I ran it on
a small B&W TV.  OK, a couple of questions (didn't see a FAQ listed so
excuse my ignorance).  I have an old EGA monitor and also a NEC
Multi-scan.  Is their some way to use either of these with the TI?
As far as software, I think the easiest thing for my daughter to handle
would be the plug in modules (at least at first) so I would be most
interested in them as opposed to floppy based programs.  Another thought:
Is there a way (read this controller card) to run a hard disk in this
system---say an old IBM-PC type Seagate 225 or something else cheap.
Obviously I don't want to invest much in this system, as it would be an
interium one before I buy the family Mac
Thanks.

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Re: Want preschool programs for Ti 99(4A)

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Author: jpleslie@delphi.
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 1994 00:15

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Yes, you can run any MFM-type hard drive.  You need an HFDC which was made by
Myarc.  They are now available from CECURE Electronics.  Address is:
 S74 W17000 Janesville Road
 P.O. Box 132
 Muskego, WI 53150

Call 1-800-959-9640 FOR ORDERS ONLY!!!!

Call 414-679-4343 for all else

I'm not sure how much they are going for, but I believe it's close to $200.  I
know that is a lot compared to PC controllers, but that's typical for TI stuff
that wasn't made in large quantities and has a fairly high demand.

Forget the EGA monitor, no way to do it.  As for the multisync, there soon (or
could be here already, not sure) will be a way to use that on your TI.  A
company call WHT (Wester Horizon Technologies) is making a video board that
will support VGA/SVGA.  It'll plug into the PEB.  Sorry, but can't give any
more info than that as that is all I can remember.

As for software, there are still a few dealers selling modules and disks.
Names of dealers selling modules escape me right now (of course).  You can also
find individuals selling off modules that they no longer want.  A good source
of that is right here in comp.sys.ti.

JL

Re: Want preschool programs for Ti 99(4A)

#3982

Author: Shirley Slicer
Date: Mon, 24 Oct 1994 23:18

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If you have an 80-column device, you can use some CGA monitors (old Maganovox
models are particularly well-suited).  I'm leary about any compatibility
with EGA, and although planned, I don't think any device is currently
available for using any VGA nor multi-sync monitors.

YES!  You can use a Seagate 225 (MFM type hard drive) with a 4A.  But, you
have to have a Myarc HFDC (Hard and Floppy Drive Controller) to connect the
Seagate to the system.  I believe Cecure Electronics has some brand new
HFDCs for sale for $200+ or so.

Re: Want preschool programs for Ti 99(4A)

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Author: olsone@cortez.it
Date: Thu, 27 Oct 1994 22:32

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In article <Miller_A.Chemcardio-2010941042430001@millera.bms.com>,
Miller A <Miller_A.Chemcardio@MSMAIL.BMS.COM> wrote:
>  ...  I have an old EGA monitor and also a NEC
>Multi-scan.  Is their some way to use either of these with the TI?

You're better off just finding an old color TV.

>Obviously I don't want to invest much in this system, as it would be an
>interium one before I buy the family Mac

Good choice. My TI gets along quite nicely with the family Mac.
They haven't littered any puppies YET, but we'll see.


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