More on the Superboard II

[grahams]

My dad read my earlier journal entry on the computers I've used and provided more info on his Superboard II:

By the way, our first computer was an Ohio Scientific Superboard II, as far as I know there was never a "III". It had 24K of ROM and 4k of static RAM, later expanded to a whopping 7k. Data storage was on cassette tapes. It had a 6510 8 bit

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[jerronimo]

neat. i'd never heard of that computer before.

We started with a TI 99/4A, as well as a Mattel Aquarius, which I got from a cousin. I also had borrowed a Timex Sinclair from the local library. That was cute. :D

[boba]

Errr... I think you mean 6502. 6510's didn't happen until a few years after Ohio Scientific tanked in the personal computing market. Hmm. You know, I just had a thought. If I had an icepick right now, there exists the distinct possibility I would JAM IT INTO MY SKULL TO DESTROY ANY AND ALL BRAIN CELLS THAT HAVE ACTUALLY HELD ONTO THIS USELESS and potentially embarassing KNOWLEDGE! AUGH! WHY DO I EVEN STILL KNOW THIS? AUGH AUUGGGGHHHHH!!!!!1!1!!$#@%^#!%^@!!%#@FTSAVxT2%^@^@^@^@^@
NO CARRIER

[grahams]

You may be right, we'll have to wait to see if my dad has anything to say about this... If they were pin compatible it's possible he might have upgraded it himself, otherwise he probably just took advantage of your recent icepick revelation awhile ago... =)