LIB 13 - Products/Reviews [73126,1775] 100100.PRD Text, Bytes: 2442, Count: 88, 20-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: VT100 DEC TERMINAL EMULATOR MACHINE LANGUAGE ML ANSI COMMUNICATIONS The product description for 100/100, a machine language VT100 emulator which support most of the VT100 functions on the Model 100. [76703,446] 102.INF Text, Bytes: 1545, Count: 75, 14-Jul-86 Title : Keywords: TANDY MODEL 102 M-102 M102 REPORT SOFTWARE COMPATIBLE TEST Report of test results after running series of programs for the Model 100 in the Model 102. Tests included ROM chips. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler 102BUS.THD Text, Bytes: 4718, Count: 69, 30-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: 102 BUS BUSS PERIPHERALS RAM BANKS SYSTEM MESSAGES THREAD The Tandy 102 has some significant areas of hardware difference from the Model 100. A major one is the systems bus configuration -- a difference which has prevented many third-party M100 peripherals (RAM banks and Chipmunk, for example) from working with the T102. This thread includes recent messages which indicates another change in the 102 system bus. Stay tuned! [73717,2674] 6ROMBA.LU Text, Bytes: 15569, Count: 45, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: PCSG CRYPTRONICS 6 ROM BANK LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE This review of the PCSG/Cryptronics 6 ROM Bank appeared in the March/April 1987 premiere issue of LAPTOP USER magazine. Reproduced here by permission. [70030,210] AABATT.PRD Text, Bytes: 295, Count: 13, 23-Mar-85 Title : Keywords: AA DURACELL BATTERIES ALKALINE SALE Now get Duracell AA 4 packs at a new Holiday Sale Price $20.00 a dozen + 2.50 shipping. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler ACE.THD Text, Bytes: 4533, Count: 16, 13-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: FRANKIN ACE SPELLING CHECKER PRODUCT MESSAGES THREAD There is a fascinating new computer-related product on the market, the Franklin Spelling Ace. It is a pocket-sized (big pocket!) electronic spell checker. These messages describe it and give several members' comments. Whatever else, it is a fun gadget! [70506,1261] AJ100.MSG Text, Bytes: 4440, Count: 25, 23-Dec-85 Title : Keywords: AJ SYSTEM 100 WAFER DRIVE NEW Archived message threads on the A&J System 100 Wafer Drive. [75775,343] APLOT.115 Text, Bytes: 2425, Count: 11, 13-May-84 Title : Keywords: CGP115 GGP 115 PLOT GRAPH Customers's impressions of commercial program to graph data/equations on CGP115 [75515,1507] David Sumner ASM.PRD Text, Bytes: 7040, Count: 46, 17-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: ASSEMBLER ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE MACHINE MICRO DEMON ASM is a professional 8085 assembler specifically designed for the Model 100. It only requires 3.6K of RAM is VERY fast, and multi-featured. [76167,3310] Mo Budlong ASM100.PRD Text, Bytes: 2067, Count: 63, 12-May-88 Title : Keywords: OPTION ROM ASSEMBLER MACHINE CODE At Last! Option ROM Technology Revealed An assembler package for the Model 100/102 that lets you create your own Option ROM programs. [72517,3533] AXONIX.LCD Text, Bytes: 5120, Count: 87, 20-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: AXONIX BACKLIT BACKLIGHT ELECTROLUMINESCEN LCD SCREEN A review of my experiance with AXONIX's EL (Backlit) modification to my M100. An ASCII txt you can Echo to your printer. Dave [72366,500] AXONIX.REV Text, Bytes: 3295, Count: 58, 05-Jul-84 Title : Keywords: AXONIX TTX PRINTER THERMAL PORTABLE Review of the Axonix & TTX portable printers. [76012,3532] Peter Tucker [UARCO] BARCOD.INF Text, Bytes: 955, Count: 81, 10-May-86 Title : Keywords: BARCODE ROM BAR LOGMARS UPC Article from new products section of May 1986 "Bar Code News" on a new ROM barcode system. [73125,677] BARCOE.PRD Text, Bytes: 8475, Count: 40, 10-Aug-84 Title : Keywords: BARCODE B3OF9 BACKUP STORAGE PLESSY UPC ENCODER DECODER DATA-ENTRY PROGRAM-ENTR ***INTERESTED IN INEXPENSIVE BACKUP ***AND FILE STORAGE FOR YOUR M100 ***OR NEC 8201. CHECK OUT: *** BARCOED SYSTEM FROM BARCO, INC. *** ONLY $19.95 + Shipping & Handling [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BIGRAM.REV Text, Bytes: 6615, Count: 157, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: BIGRAM RAM PGD PG 100 MENU UTILITY 64K 128K 224K This file reviews and describes the new PG Designs RAM chips, including the NEW menu utility (MENU.BA), which will work with most of the current PGD RAM modules in the field. ***NOTE: Bug found in MENU vers. 2.00 on 10/6/86; it is fixed by running the program FIX201.100 uploaded to DL6 on 10/7/86***. Phil Wheeler [71266,125] [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BIGRAM.THD Text, Bytes: 13903, Count: 89, 20-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: BIGRAM 224K 128K PG PGD MESSAGES THREAD 3rd-party vendors have greatly enhanced laptops by increasing the available memory above the 32K "limit". One of the first such "RAM banks" was a 32K (single added bank) unit manufactured by PG Design Electronics. Now "banked" units are available for tne Model 100, and contiguous memory expansions are available for the 102 and the 200 (see NODE.THD & VAULT.THD in DL 13). These messages discuss the 224K RAM bank available for the 100 from PG Designs. [72126,3721] BLKJK.REV Text, Bytes: 1790, Count: 47, 16-Mar-86 Title : Keywords: BLACKJACK MODEM TELCOM TRAVEL REVIEW A very critical review of the Blackjack telephone to computer interface. Comments welcome at 72126,3721. Stuart Ross [76701,40] Denny Thomas BOOST.PRD Text, Bytes: 1444, Count: 81, 14-Jul-90 Title : Product Desc. of Purple Computing Booster Pack Keywords: BOOSTER PACK PURPLE BP PRD RAM EXPANSION TS-DOS X-TEL Transcript of message sent by Larry Berg, president of Purple Computing to Denny Thomas describing the available options for their version of the Booster Pack. (Originally sold by Traveling Software) 256K RAM modules and the Worldport portable modem were mentioned in a phone conversation as being available, but are not listed in this product description. Check with Purple for availability. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BOOST.THD Text, Bytes: 7525, Count: 146, 08-Dec-87 Title : Keywords: BOOSTER PAK RAM ROM OS PERIPHERAL REVIEW MESSAGES THREAD Booster Pak is one of the new developments for the Model 100/102. It provides "megaRAM" capability and a new operating system, with an increase in the size (and $$$ !) being the cost. These messages give impressions of the Booster Pak and its extended Model 100 operting system. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BOOSTR.PRD Text, Bytes: 2068, Count: 307, 08-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: 100 102 RAM BIGRAM ROM BANK ANNOUNCEMENT PRODUCT A snap-on addition that adds up to 2 megabytes of RAM memory and ROM software to the Tandy 100 and 102 laptop computers has been announced by Traveling Software. Designed to fit on the base of the computers, the 10- ounce BOOSTER PAK allows the addition of an optional 1200-baud modem and a rechargeable battery pack. This file is the text of their press release. [72067,3046] John Gaudreault BOOSTR.REV Text, Bytes: 5345, Count: 119, 14-Dec-87 Title : Keywords: BOOSTER PAK ROM RAM EXPANTION TRAVELING SOFTWARE Review of Traveling Software's Booster Pak [71266,1350] Derek Sutton BOOSTR.REV Text, Bytes: 14832, Count: 172, 25-Dec-87 Title : Keywords: BOOSTER MEMORY EXPANSION TRAVELLING RAM ROM ENVIRONMENT A first (and Second)look at the Booster Pack. Travelling software may have a winner It Depends on what you need. [72067,3046] John Gaudreault BP-DIA.REV Text, Bytes: 1974, Count: 104, 26-Jan-88 Title : Keywords: BOOSTER PAK RAM EXPANSION DIAGRAM This is a diagram that explains the structure of BOOSTER PAK RAM and ROM. John J. Gaudreault 72067,3046 [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BP-WP.THD Text, Bytes: 6795, Count: 43, 28-Jul-88 Title : Keywords: BOOSTER PACK PAK WORLDPORT MODEM SOFTWARE HARDWARE MESSAGES THREAD A "standard" option for Booster Pak is a somewhat stripped-down WorldPort 1200 modem. These messages discuss some of the hardware differences and some of the related software compatibilities vis-a-vis M100 Forum software designed to support the WorldPort modem [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BP-XT.THD Text, Bytes: 5063, Count: 39, 28-Jul-88 Title : Keywords: BOOSTER PACK PAK XTEL SOFTWARE COMM MESSAGES THREAD Booster Pak comes with a customized version of the popular commercial comm program X-TEL. These messages discuss modifying forum software to work with this combinnation, and cover other aspects of the BP version of X-Tel. [73776,2504] Don Hinkle BRITES.REV Text, Bytes: 948, Count: 55, 17-Jun-88 Title : Keywords: 100 EYEGLASS LIGHTS BRIGHT VIEW VIEWING SCREEN ACCESSORY Brite lites for viewing 100 screen under adverse conditions. [73206,552] BUBBLE.PRD Text, Bytes: 4440, Count: 107, 26-Nov-84 Title : Keywords: SOUNDSIGHT EXPANDABLE RAM BUBBLE MEMORY 512K This is the lastest on the new BUBBLE MEMORY from SoundSight, and our new software which allows it to operate as 512K of RAM. Byte for byte, the most cost-effective memory available on a chip, and the only one expandable to 512K! No bank-switching. SoundSight Technologies, 2807 Pelham Pl., Hollywood Ca. 90068 [72300,3203] GEORGE SHERMAN BUFFER.REV Text, Bytes: 7241, Count: 38, 29-Jan-88 Title : Keywords: REVIEW PRINTER BUFFER EXTERNAL ADDON ECHO TEXT 100 A review of a new product from Supra Corporation, Albany, Oregon. A handy little add-on that gobbles up information from your computor and then returns control back to you while your printer sits there merrily printing away. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler BUS102.THD Text, Bytes: 5025, Count: 38, 01-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: 102 BUS SYSTEM CHANGE PERIPHERAL MESSAGES THREAD This file contains recent messages regarding a change in the electrical configuration of the Tandy 102, and the implications of this change on the user. A previous THD file on this subject is 102BUS.THD [76167,3310] Mo Budlong C100.PRD Text, Bytes: 3607, Count: 85, 12-May-88 Title : Keywords: C OPTION ROM ASSEMBLER MACHINE CODE COMPILER PROFESSIONAL 'C' PACKAGE FOR THE MODEL 100/102 A 'C' language compiler for the Model 100/102 that lets you develop .CO programs in 'C'. Additional libraries make it possible to create your own Option ROM programs. [73126,672] CABLE.PRD Text, Bytes: 660, Count: 44, 26-Jan-86(19-Nov-87) Title : Keywords: CHIPMUNK CABLE HARDWARE Now there is another source for Chipmunk cables - high quality parts & construction - low price. This is a service for SIG members by a SIG member. [72156,2133] CASE.PRD Text, Bytes: 2105, Count: 35, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: TRAVEL CASE BAG CARRY TRAVEL CASE is a new case for the M100 specifically designed for one who wants to have their laptop with them at all times. It is a hard case and it can be easily converted to a typing easel at your desk or on the plane. [76703,4311] Eiji Miura CAT-13.ARC Bin, Bytes: 26426, Count: 56, 03-Feb-91 Title : Archived Library Catalog Keywords: CATALOG LIBRARY ARC ARCHIVE This ARChive file for PC/MS-DOS contains all catalog (.CAT) files in THIS Library. Binary file; download with protocol and use ARC utiltiy to extract files. [74136,2520] CCASES.PRD Text, Bytes: 2809, Count: 42, 24-Mar-88 Title : Keywords: BRIEFLY BRIEFCASE HARD CARRYING CASE This case is the only hard carrying case on the market. It's lockable and as a member of M100SIG you'll receive a 10% discount. [70126,1660] CCITT.PRD Text, Bytes: 1530, Count: 34, 30-Mar-85 Title : Keywords: CCITT BELL KIT TRAVEL EUROPE AUSTRALIA CCITT Extension for the internal M100 Modem. To choose between CCITT and BELL simply use the ORIG/ANSW switch. [70526,1715] CHIPMK.PRD Text, Bytes: 2950, Count: 68, 16-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: CHIPMUNK DISK DRIVE CDOS PCSG HOLMES Chipmunk portable disk drive and bundled software from PCSG/Holmes Engineering for $599 - unmatched in portable mass storage for the Model 100. [73717,2674] CHIPMU.LU Text, Bytes: 15159, Count: 60, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: CHIPMUNK PCSG LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE REVIEW RATE DISK DRIVE LAPTOP USER magazine readers rate the Holmes/PCSG Chipmunk disk drive, especially compared to other drives from Tandy and PIC. Reproduced here by permission. Copyright 1987, Shoestring Publications, Inc. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler CHOIC2.THD Text, Bytes: 7799, Count: 99, 30-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: CHOICE 102 200 OPTIONS LAPTOP LAPTOPS MESSAGES THREAD Selection of a laptop computer is a continuing hot topic here on the Model 100 Forum -- to no one's surprise. These messages continue the theme in CHOICE.THD, addressing such issues as use of the Tandy 200 (et al) in conjunction with IBM's. Included is an excellent summary of the differences between the 102 and 200, by Tony Anderson -- and Phil's "personal choice". [71266,125] Phil Wheeler CHOIC3.THD Text, Bytes: 18510, Count: 80, 11-Jul-88(11-Jul-88) Title : Keywords: 200 BUY DISCUSSION PROS CONS PRICE SCREEN MEMORY CHOICE The Tandy 200 is being sold out; when the present units are sold, they're gone! Are you considering purchasing one? This set of messages deals with the pros and cons of the 200, how it compares to the 100/102, a bit about the "used" market, and its status. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler CHOICE.THD Text, Bytes: 10863, Count: 116, 20-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: CHOICE COMPUTER 100 102 600 MESSAGES THREAD Potential laptop owners occasional ask which is better, the 102 or the 200. There is no easy answer -- as with all computer choices, the needs of a particular user determine the "best" selection. This file is made up of messages discussing this choice and describing some of the characteristics of each computer which are dicriminators. [70136,1007] Mel Snyder CHP200.REV Text, Bytes: 7150, Count: 46, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: TANDY 200 CHIPMUNK PORTABLE DISK DRIVE REVIEW MODEM TIP BUG The Chipmunk for the M200 is now available from PCSG. While a marvel of technology, it has several bugs and shortcomings the rospective buyer should know about -- including the fact that it is incompatible with the M200 internal modem. Read this review and decide if it's for you. [75745,1541] CHPTOT.PRD Text, Bytes: 2610, Count: 21, 31-Oct-83 Title : Keywords: CASE CARRY CARRYING KANGAROO BAG TOTE KANGAROO CHIP-TOTE PCD-1 SOFT CARRYING CASE [71435,753] CODKEP.PRD Text, Bytes: 1305, Count: 20, 01-Dec-83 Title : Keywords: MODEL 100 SECURITY PASSWORD PROGRAM CODE KEEPER PADLOCK CODE KEEPER PADLOCKS YOUR MODEL 100 PORTABLE COMPUTER. ONLY THE CORRECT PASSWORD GIVES ACCESS TO IT. [70165,1365] michael a. lampert COST.DBS Text, Bytes: 5685, Count: 14, 08-Dec-84 Title : Keywords: DATABASE COST COMMUNICATIONS TELECOMMUNICATION UTILITIES UTILITY COMPARISION This file compares the cost of access to the same or similiar information from different vendors. Comments welcome. [76703,4062] Tony Anderson CRDFIL.PC Text, Bytes: 2307, Count: 34, 02-Mar-91 Title : PC version of the CRDFIL database system Keywords: CRDFIL PC CARD FILE DATABASE PROGRAM COMPATIBLE SOFTWARE FLAT New Product Announcement describes a PC-based version of Tony Anderson's popular CRDFIL "card-based" database system. [76703,4062] Tony Anderson CRDFIL.PRD Text, Bytes: 6245, Count: 92, 25-Oct-89(07-Jul-90) Title : CRDFIL.ROM Press Release, June 1989 Keywords: CRDFIL CARD FILE DATABASE EPROM ROM SOFTWARE PRODUCT 100 102 This press release describes CRDFIL.ROM, a new EPROM-based software version of Tony Anderson's popular CRDFIL program, available by mail order. The press release is accompanied by current advertising in Portable 100 magazine. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler CUPFIX.THD Text, Bytes: 3347, Count: 27, 27-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: ACOUSTIC CUPS REPAIR FIX MESSAGES THREAD On rare occasion our computers (or their peripherals) will fail, of course through no fault of our own. This forum is one of the best places for advice on what to do. This is a short set of messages on fixing the acousic cups. Other repair info can be found in CUPS.THD (DL13). [71266,125] Phil Wheeler CUPS.THD Text, Bytes: 7039, Count: 39, 11-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: ACOUSTIC CUPS ACP COMM REPAIR NEW TANDY NOVATION MESSAGES THREAD The Model 100 family has very flexible communications capabilities, including an interface for acoustic cups (ACP's) -- a straight-forward, non- intrusive way of interfacing with pay phones, phones in hotel rooms and office telephones. Many of us swear by the acoustic cups, but others swear at them. The messages in this file deal with fixing a non-functional set of ACP's, and give the catalog number of the new model available Any Day Now. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler CUPS2.THD Text, Bytes: 5494, Count: 30, 18-Oct-87 Title : Keywords: ACOUSTIC CUPS TELCOM TANDY MESSAGES THREAD Although generally maligned as providing an inferior connection (and not supporting autodial, etc.), acoustic cups can provide a connection mechanism when nothing else will work. Early this year, the old style Tandy cups were unavailable and a replacement was announced (see CUPS.THD in this DL). Apparently the new ones are available -- if you look hard enough! [75515,1507] David Sumner DASM.PRD Text, Bytes: 1795, Count: 15, 17-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: DISASSEMBLER MACHINE LANGUAGE ASSEMBLY MICRO DEMON DASM is more than just a disassembler is is an effective tool for studying the Model 100's ROM and other machine langauge programs. DASM was the major tool used to develop the memory map in the Deember 1983 issue of 80 micro [71706,334] DATMAN.REV Text, Bytes: 2740, Count: 14, 27-Jan-86 Title : Keywords: 200 DATABASE DCM DATA MANAGER Review of the DCM Data Manager program marketed through Tandy. This program has severe limitations which are not described in the manual, if you are thinking about buying the program, read this review first. [70007,1365] Ed Juge DISKIF.TAN Text, Bytes: 3070, Count: 65, 22-Jan-84 Title : Keywords: DISK VIDEO INTERFACE Further infomation on Tandy's disk/ video interface for the Model 100 [70526,1715] DISKPL.PRD Text, Bytes: 1790, Count: 41, 16-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: DESKTOP TRANSFER DISK PCSG Disk+ is a snap-in ROM from PCSG that lets your Model 100 control the disk drives of your other computer, transferring .DO, .BA or .CO files with full error checking and function key ease. [75675,302] DP100.REV Text, Bytes: 11575, Count: 98, 26-Sep-86 Title : Keywords: DISK 100 DOS POWER OS TANDY PORTABLE DRIVE REVIEW ULTRASOFT DP100.REV is a comprehensive review of Disk Power 100, a DOS for the Tandy Portable Disk Drive. It includes loading, program execution, BASIC/TEXT extensions, special considerations and my overall conclusion regarding the software. ESSENTIAL: See Addendum included. [73720,316] DP2.REV Text, Bytes: 3537, Count: 55, 25-Jan-88 Title : Keywords: REVIEW DISK POWER 2 DISK2 TEXT ASCII DISC TDD PDD A review of a new product from Ultrasoft Innovations. A powerful disk operating system that supports Lucid files, supports the two bank configuration of the PDD2, access basic or text while online,load save or kill up to 20 files at a time. [72237,2656] DPAC.REV Text, Bytes: 8414, Count: 179, 16-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: NODE RAM 100 102 DATAPAC RAMDISK A comprehensive review of the Node 256K Datapac RAM for the Model 100. Includes info on an error on the problems/hints page. [72346,1020] Jim Irwin DRIVE.REV Text, Bytes: 7630, Count: 82, 28-Oct-85 Title : Keywords: TANDY PORTABLE DISK DRIVE REVIEW A review of the new Tandy Portable Disk Drive. In two words: Buy It! Jim Irwin -- 72346,1020 [70136,1007] Mel Snyder DRIVE2.REV Text, Bytes: 5145, Count: 137, 14-Feb-87 Title : Keywords: 200K TANDY PORTABLE 3.5 INCH DISK DRIVE 2 MODEL 100 New wine in old cask? The new 200K Tandy Portable Disk Drive 2 isn't a quantum leap over the old Tandy Disk Drive. It offers twice the density of - - and considerable compatibility with -- the first version introduced in October 1985. However, the new FLOPPY.CO is still 4405 bytes, and lacks all the capability of 3-party DOSes. And even though it operates at 19600 baud, it's no speed demon. Worth buying? Yes? Worth trading up? Depends on your needs. [73327,2262] DSKPWR.PR2 Text, Bytes: 2912, Count: 115, 29-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: TDD TDD-2 PDD M100 DOS DISK POWER DP100 DP200 ULTRASOFT New Product Announcement- DISK POWER II For the new 200K Tandy Portable Disk Drive-2. DISK POWER is still available for the 100K TDD-1, but this enhanced version of DISK POWER now supports the 80 filename - 2 bank feature of the TDD2 A major packaging improovement is the new PLASTIC template which can be affixed with double sided tape (incld), and a FREE pair of prop legs with each and every order. [73327,2262] DSKPWR.PRD Text, Bytes: 5895, Count: 140, 29-Jul-86 Title : Keywords: PDD TDD DISK POWER TANDY PORTABLE DRIVE DOS ULTRASOFT INNOVATIONS This is the latest information on DISK POWER 100/102/200, a Disk Operating System for the Tandy 3.5" Portable Disk Drive. Written 100% in Machine Language. Takes only 2897 bytes and includes Menu-Driven Disk and Ram directories. Provides complete support of Basic I/O operations on disk. Enhances TEXT and TELCOM programs also. [76656,1060] DSKPWR.REV Text, Bytes: 6975, Count: 73, 05-Aug-86 Title : Keywords: DISK POWER 100 102 200 TDD DOS A review of Disk Power, a DOS for the Tandy Portable Disk Drive [71266,125] Phil Wheeler DTEXT.THD Text, Bytes: 8108, Count: 29, 06-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: D-TEXT POWR-DOS TDD TEXT EDIT ACROATIX 100 SUPERROM MESSAGES THREAD D-TEXT is a utility provided with POWR-DOS by Acroatix. Its primary purpose is to allow editing of files which are on disk and too large to fit in RAM. The messages captured here discuss an observed conflict between D-TEXT SuperROM -- and conclude with an empirically derived approach to avoiding it. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler DTEXT2.THD Text, Bytes: 6198, Count: 28, 24-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: POWR-DOS DTEXT D-TEXT ACROATIX 100 SUPPORT MESSAGES THREAD An earlier THD file (DTEXT.THD) discusses problems with the Powr-Dos D-TEXT editing utility, and (it was thought) the fixes to that problem. Alas, it seems to still be around. Here are more messages on the topic -- and some discussion of Model 100 support and Model 100 "stockpiling" recommendations! [70466,1511] Maddi Durholz DVIM.REV Text, Bytes: 12095, Count: 66, 03-Jun-84 Title : Keywords: DISK VIDEO DVI DRIVE RS TANDY Detailed instructions and comments on Tandy's Disk/Video Interface, derived from experience of the author Maddi Durholz [71676,725] DVIPIN.PRD Text, Bytes: 1005, Count: 47, 29-Nov-85 Title : Keywords: DVI TIP ADAPTER PG DESIGN CABLE PIN A solution to the problem of bent and broken pins on the end of the D/VI cable is now available. It's a simple little, inexpensive adapter from PG Design. [71426,1201] Mike Nugent (TMN East) DVORAK.PRD Text, Bytes: 2090, Count: 48, 12-Jan-87 Title : Keywords: DVORAK KEYBOARD KEY TYPING 100 102 200 NEC TEXT FILTER Dvorak Keyboard System software gives your Tandy or NEC laptop the fastest, most efficient keyboard layout available. Increased speed and accuracy, relaxed feel, less fatigue, easier to learn! Completely transparent -- run it once and forget it. Small -- less than 500 bytes! Compatible with most all other software! See article in Portable 100 (July '86). For Tandy 100/102/200 and NEC 8201. From Tri-Mike Network East. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler DYNABK.THD Text, Bytes: 7045, Count: 21, 04-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: DYNABOOK LAPTOP MESSAGES THREAD The Dynabook is an early computer architectural model which, at the superficial level, has resemblence to the Model 100. Many of the revolutionary concepts of the Dyanbook are now available in the Macintosh, and in state-of-art engineering workstations. This file captures a series of messages started under the subject "Dynabook Now" [75745,1575] EP44.REV Text, Bytes: 2695, Count: 30, 07-Jul-84 Title : Keywords: EP44 BROTHER ELECTRONIC THERMAL TYPEWRITER SERIAL PRINTER Review of the Brother EP-44 portable electronic thermal printer [71266,125] Phil Wheeler EPSP80.THD Text, Bytes: 3043, Count: 13, 20-Jun-88 Title : Keywords: PRINTER EPSON PERIPHERAL SERIAL 100 200 102 THREAD MESSAGES The Epson P-80 printer is a small printer which would seem ideally suited to the Model 100 family. These messages raise the question and give some answers...not lots of information, but a start. The fact that this is a serial printer makes its use with the 100/102/200 not too promising! [75665,632] ERGO.PRD Text, Bytes: 875, Count: 28, 28-Sep-85 Title : Keywords: DISPLAY ERGONOMICS EYESTRAIN LCD The Glare Shield by Coriolis Inc. is an ergonomic solution to the dim LCD on the M100, NEC or Olly. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler EXCDRY.THD Text, Bytes: 5214, Count: 46, 10-Oct-87 Title : Keywords: EXECUTIVE DIARY TMPC PLANNING TOOLS REVIEW REV MESSAGES THREAD Executive Diary is one of several "executive" scheduling tools for the Model 100/102, another being TMPC. This file includes a review of Executive Diary, as well as recommendations in favor of using TMPC. [73126,672] EXPAND.102 Text, Bytes: 3025, Count: 151, 25-Sep-86 Title : Keywords: RAM 102 EXPAND 8K CHIP TANDY List of RAM chips that will fit the Model 102 to expand from 24K to 32K. Radio Shack is now using a generic chip that can be purchased just about anywhere. NEW 9/24/86: Where to get the RAM, CHEAP! Denny Thomas 73126,672 [76670,326] Tracy Allen EXTRAM.PRD Text, Bytes: 5769, Count: 170, 24-Oct-89 Title : Press release for estRAM memory device Keywords: RAM ROM 100 102 200 MEMORY EXPANSION Press release for the extRAM. This is a 32Kbyte RAM memory expansion that plugs into the option ROM socket of the Tandy models 100, 102 or 200 computers. It can be used as bank-switched memory, as an archive, or RAM-disk, to store programs, text and data, or as a program development tool for ROM-based software. [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst EXTRAS.THD Text, Bytes: 10162, Count: 163, 27-Dec-90 Title : Re. latest accessories for laptop power. Keywords: 100 200 PERIPHERALS NODE EXTRAM BOOSTER PAK ROM MEMORY EXPANSION Information and opinion about new and re-released products that have extended the power of the Tandy laptops. Included in the discussion: the Node (and some of the new software that supports it), extRAM (and some of its packaged software), the re-released BoosterPak, and a couple of option ROMs. Listed prices were based on the best information available in mid-1990. [75746,3705] Mel Zwillenberg FAST.PRD Text, Bytes: 1620, Count: 56, 16-Feb-90(18-Feb-90) Title : Cassette utility for fast loads and saves Keywords: CASSETTE UTILITY FAST LOAD SAVE RECOVER CATALOG Cassette utility to allow LOAD or SAVE of .DO files at up to triple normal speed. Can also list file names on an unlabeled cassette and assist in "cold-start" recovery. A bonus FILE MANAGER program is included which lists all .DO files in RAM and can KILL or RENAME them with a few keystrokes. Up to 500K of files can be saved on a single C-60 cassette. FAST will also back-up all .DO files in RAM as a single file, and restore them. [72236,3516] larry gensch, ESQ FDB.PRD Text, Bytes: 2625, Count: 15, 18-Jan-84 Title : Keywords: HI POWERED DATA BASE MANAGER FICTIONAL SOFTWARE Description of Data Base Manager from Fictional Software. [75665,1405] FICTSW.PRD Text, Bytes: 12195, Count: 21, 19-Feb-85 Title : Keywords: FICTIONAL SOFTWARE CATALOG --HUMOR-- --FOR LAFFS-- Fictional Software, Inc.'s Annual Product Catalog for 1985. Before you read this, pleae make sure you read aloud the keywords above. Especially the last two. Guy Mutton, Proprietor Fictional Software, Inc. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler FIX201.100 Text, Bytes: 935, Count: 29, 07-Oct-86 Title : Keywords: BIGRAM PG PGD RAM MENU BANKS 100 32K 64K 128K A bug has been found in Version 2.00 of the PG Designs MENU.BA/0MENU utility. This program patches *previously installed* Vers. 2.00 into Vers. 2.01; install the distribution version first, then run this program in each of your banks. Problem was in copy to bank with less space than the file being transferred (did get a cold start; now just a beep). <> Phil Wheeler [71266,125] [70355,226] FULLVU.PRD Text, Bytes: 1195, Count: 17, 10-Apr-84 Title : Keywords: TELCOM FULLVU REDISPLAY ON-LINE FullVu 100 uses available memory to save and redisplay previous screens during on-line telecommunications. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler FUTIL.REV Text, Bytes: 2480, Count: 32, 20-Oct-85 Title : Keywords: UTILITY REVIEW TMPC ML CO MEMORY A review of FUTIL.BA, a utility for the Model 100 from Acroatix -- which is included when you buy TMPC. It manages machine language programs and saves you valuable RAM. This review tells what it does and gives some cautions in its use. [Phil Wheeler -- 71266,125] [70506,1261] FXUPGR.EPS Text, Bytes: 2240, Count: 12, 06-Oct-85 Title : Keywords: EPSON PRINTER UPGRADE FONT This file is a message, captured from the SIG message board on the subject of upgrading the Epson FX-80 printer with a factory modification, and using a second-source modification chip. [72635,310] GOLD.BBS Text, Bytes: 1380, Count: 142, 16-Mar-88 Title : Keywords: GOLD CARD MEMORY EXPANSION SoundSight Magnetic Bubble Memory, Inc. offers the absolute State-of-the- Art in memory expansion, software and additional hardware for the Model 100 and Tandy 102 series computers. Contact our systems designer directly to answer your questions about the Gold Card memory or other products from the growing SoundSight Technologies product line. All inquiries are read daily and response is prompt. [73776,2504] Don Hinkle GOLD01.REV Text, Bytes: 9544, Count: 117, 17-Jun-88 Title : Keywords: EXPAND RAM SOUNDSIGHT GOLD CARD REVIEW 100 102 128K 512K Expanded RAM from SoundSight is expensive but well worked out, easy to use. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler GOLD01.THD Text, Bytes: 6061, Count: 111, 26-Jun-88 Title : Keywords: GOLD SOUNDSIGHT RAM 100 102 BIGRAM MESSAGES THREAD The Gold Card by SoundSight is one of the most exciting and promising peripherals for the 100/102 to come along. It offers large memory and new functionality for these computers. Production units are just beginning to be delivered. These messages discuss the Gold Card, and provide insights from someone with "inside information" into its operation and capabilities. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler GOLD02.THD Text, Bytes: 13391, Count: 89, 26-Oct-88 Title : Keywords: GOLD CARD BIGRAM RAM EXPAND PGD 0MENU PCSG MESSAGES THREAD The Gold Card is a new and relatively pricy memory expansion option for the Model 100 family. It provides a high degree of capability and compactness, and may well be a good buy for the Model 100 "power" user who is committed long-term Model 100 usage. These messages discuss the Gold Card and some of the possible options -- including a "budget-conscious" configuration. Some RAM alternatives are also touched upon. [73727,1015] Gene Nestro GOLDCA.REV Text, Bytes: 8963, Count: 44, 10-Nov-90 Title : Goldcard and ROM Emulation and Memory Expansion Keywords: GOLDCARD EXPANSION ROM EMULATION DESKTOP TEXT EDIT DUAL DRIVES SPOOLER Users views of the GoldCard system after 1 yrs use. Tandy laptop as a desktop system. (Sysop Note: Gold Card no longer available, but similar memory card system is available from UltraSoft Innovations with many of the same capabilities.) [70275,134] HAMTRM.PRD Text, Bytes: 4005, Count: 43, 20-Apr-85 Title : Keywords: TANDY 200 HAM RADIO TELETYPE UTU KANTRONICS AMATEUR MODEL 100 Send/Receive BAUDOT, ASCII, AMTOR and CW with the Preble HAMTERM for the Model 100 or the Tandy 200. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler HSTRY1.THD Text, Bytes: 6406, Count: 26, 04-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: HISTORY COMPUTERS LAPTOPS MESSAGES THREAD This is a set of messages which discusses the history of computers, with particular pertinence to the Model 100 family. More THD files of this type will be developed, as our "older" members are caught musing about the "good old days". [71266,125] Phil Wheeler HSTRY2.THD Text, Bytes: 8484, Count: 28, 11-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: HISTORY HARDWARE PC-5000 HX-20 TYPECORDER PC-8221 MESSAGES THREAD Another in a series of message collections ("threads") which capture our members' musings about the past. This one started with a question on the PC-5000 (a Sharp laptop computer currently being liqudated at very low prices). It then moved to to the Epson HX-20 (remember that?), the Sony Typecorder, and the NEC PC-8221 40 column thermal printer. And then on to Wayne Green (but that will be another THD file!). [73106,1237] Nigel Hackett ISROM.REV Text, Bytes: 5455, Count: 71, 21-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS ROM TANDY SPREADSHEET DATA CALC BASE WORD PROCESSOR This is a preliminary review of Tandy's new ROM "Interactive Solutions", Cat No.26-3844 It is a combined Data Base, Spreadsheet and Word Processor. [71320,501] T.L. CHADBOURNE LAPCOD.PRD Text, Bytes: 2275, Count: 33, 24-Jan-87 Title : Keywords: TEXT FILE PACK COMPRESSION UTILITY 100 200 NEC LAP CODER Description of program that translates TEXT in a document file into a tightly packed code to increase free RAM. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler LAPDOS.REV Text, Bytes: 4690, Count: 110, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: LAPDOS TRANSFERS 100 200 NEC PC IBM DOS BACKUP LAPDOS.RVW is one user's early impressions of LAPDOS, an IBM (or compatible) program which operates the Tandy Portable Disk Drive as a PC peripheral. This eases Laptop <-> PC file exchange, and allows back-up of your TDD disks on PC disks. Phil Wheeler [71266,125] [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst LAPDOS.THD Text, Bytes: 6448, Count: 97, 06-May-90 Title : Info on PC pgm to access TDD Keywords: 100 200 TDD PDD DISK DRIVE IBM PC COMPATIBLES FILE Discussion about continued availability of LAPDOS -- a program for PC's that reads and writes disks on the Tandy Disk Drive -- at a new, lower price. Includes info on the kind of cables/connectors needed. [72300,3645] LCDRAW.REV Text, Bytes: 4210, Count: 51, 19-Dec-87 Title : Keywords: GRAPHICS DRAWING DESIGN ART 100 102 This is a product review of "LCdraw" which is a powerful new text AND graphics program for the M100/102 computers. With this program the user can custom design a logo for a document or create a screen-size element for a larger mosaic. The beauty of it is that it is both easy to use and fun. You will be amazed at the interesting designs that you can create. Priced at about $50, it is a real value! [71266,125] Phil Wheeler LU.THD Text, Bytes: 3481, Count: 82, 01-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: LU LAPTOP USER HILDEBRAND MAG MAGAZINE MESSAGES THREAD The advent of laptop User (LU), published by J.D. Hildebrand, earlier this year caused much rejoicing here. Finally, a responsive magazine with staying power -- or so we thought. Alas, as recent messages and lack of delivery suggests, LU looks to have been short-lived. Nothing official, yet, but... . This file contains recent messages about the LU situation. [70526,1715] LUCID.PRD Text, Bytes: 2815, Count: 59, 16-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: LUCID SPREADSHEET PCSG CELLS COLUMN Lucid - an advanced spreadsheet and program generator priced at $149.95 on snap-in ROM from PCSG. Fast and easy to use, it conserves memory and lets you move cells between spreadsheets and insert them in text files. [71216,1375] J.K. Heilman LUTILS.REV Text, Bytes: 6615, Count: 41, 16-Oct-85 Title : Keywords: LUCID SPREADSHEET UTILITIES FIND SORT DIF COMMA-DELIMITED TRANSLATION DVI SAVE An overview of Release 1.0 of LUCID Utilities for the LUCID Spreadsheet ROM [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst LUV100.THD Text, Bytes: 2725, Count: 80, 18-Nov-89 Title : Comments why some people prefer 100 over 102 Keywords: M100 100 M102 T102 102 Comments on why some people prefer the M100 to its successor, the 102. [73126,742] M200.EVL Text, Bytes: 3070, Count: 29, 10-Mar-85 Title : Keywords: M200 EVALUATION BUGS COMMENTS Some notes on a new user of the model 200. Found two bugs in MSPLAN, one of which trashes files. [76703,446] MAG.100 Text, Bytes: 1120, Count: 358, 21-Dec-86(21-Jun-89) Title : Keywords: MODEL 100 101 200 600 NEC LAP BRIEFCASE MAGAZINE TANDY A listing of magazines devoted to lap, or briefcase, portable computers. The magazines listed devote at least 50% of their space to portable, as opposed to transportable, computers. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler MEMORY.THD Text, Bytes: 14927, Count: 110, 24-Oct-88 Title : Keywords: MEMORY RAM BIGRAM MESSAGES THREAD Expanded memory for these laptops is always a hot topic. And there are several files in Lib 13 which list vendors who cater to this need. These messages discuss some of the currently-available products. And they go beyond, to suggest alternatives -- such as using a desktop PC for mass storage. The variety of the ideas make this THD interesting reading! Be sure to look at some of the NODE*.THD and GOLD*.THD files in Lib 13 for further information. [70635,1312] MENUTL.PRD Text, Bytes: 3515, Count: 36, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: MENU UTILITY MODEL 100 An improvement to the Model 100's main menu from Custom Software. [71216,1375] J.K. Heilman MENUTL.REV Text, Bytes: 4480, Count: 17, 16-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: SOFTWARE REVIEW MEN-U-TILITY UTILITY Description and some comments about the program "Men-U-tility" from Custom Software [73717,2674] MISC01.LU Text, Bytes: 7282, Count: 51, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: PRODUCTS TANDY TDD2 OPTICAL DATA SYSTEMS BAR PLUS TRAVELING SOFTWARE Product news from the March/April 1987 premiere issue of LAPTOP USER magazine, including Tandy's TDD2, Optical Data Systems' BAR+ ROM, and Traveling Software's Sardine and TS-RANDOM. Reproduced by permission. Copyright 1987, LAPTOP USER. [76703,446] MOD200.PRD Text, Bytes: 3995, Count: 28, 04-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: TANDY 200 MODEL PORTABLE COMPUTER RADIO SHACK Description of the Tandy 200 that is to be available in Radio Shack Computer Centers in February 1985 [72235,32] Don Hergert MSPLAN.REV Text, Bytes: 4920, Count: 68, 28-Mar-85 Title : Keywords: MULTIPLAN MSPLAN ROM SPREADSHEET MP TANDY RADIO SHACK This is a review of the new Multiplan for the Model 100 -- one of the new ROM-base packages just released by Tandy. [73125,151] N-8401.INF Text, Bytes: 3290, Count: 68, 11-Feb-87 Title : Keywords: NEC STARLET 8401 8500 LAPTOP COMPUTER DESCRIPTION A brief description of the NEC 8401 and 8500 "Starlet" laptop computers. These are not supported by M100SIG, but we get questions about them from time to time, so here are some answers... [71266,125] Phil Wheeler NOCHIP.THD Text, Bytes: 3721, Count: 59, 12-Aug-87 Title : Keywords: CHIPMUNK DISK DRIVE 100 DISCONTINUE MESSAGES THREAD Alas!! The Chipmunk, highly venerated by some here, and generally accepted as one of the most sophisticated Model 100 peripherals, is going the way of the Dodo bird. It has been discontinued by PCSG, according to these messages. We will mourn it's passing; well that is a bit heavy -- but .. [72300,3072] NODE.102 Text, Bytes: 3831, Count: 129, 13-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: NODE EXTRARAM RAM 102 200 DATAPAC RAMDISK Information on use of the NODE Datapak RAMdisk with the Tandy 102. [70136,1007] Mel Snyder NODE.REV Text, Bytes: 6619, Count: 183, 08-Feb-87 Title : Keywords: NODE MODEL 200 RAMDISK DATAPACK MEMORY EXPANSION Finally, more memory for the Model 200. This review discusses what the new 256K Node DataPac is -- and is not -- and explains how the reviewer uses it with the Disk Power DOS and TravelComm modem. _ [71266,125] Phil Wheeler NODE.THD Text, Bytes: 5468, Count: 142, 05-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: RAM NODE 200 RAMDISK MESSAGES THREAD Third-party RAM expansion modules have allowed the Kyocera laptop computers to perform well byond the level originally conceived by their developers. One such device has been marketed by Node for the Tandy 200, and allows a 256K contiguous RAM disk. This file captures only the more recent of the many messages on this unique expansion hardware. [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst NODINF.THD Text, Bytes: 1942, Count: 92, 22-May-90 Title : Prelim. word on Node's RAMPAC external memory Keywords: 102 200 NODE RAMPAC DATAPAC MASS STORAGE RAM RAMDISK Functional description of the Node RAMPAC -- an updated, more compact version of that company's Datapac mass storage (ramdisk) hardware. This also discusses use of the same RAMPAC on different model computers (M102 and T200), the need for extra software to make that possible, and where to get the needed programs. [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst OLDUSE.THD Text, Bytes: 10422, Count: 162, 10-May-90 Title : Why M100's et al are better than PC laptops Keywords: 100 102 200 LAPTOP MS-DOS PC USERS FANS FANATICS COMMENT Researcher asks how "older" computers like the M100 can compete with MS-DOS laptops. He gets some answers! [70526,471] OLIM10.DIF Text, Bytes: 4080, Count: 20, 14-Feb-85 Title : Keywords: OLIVETTI M10 COMPUTER COMPARISON This file is a description of the Olivetti M10 portable computer. The differences between the M10 and the Model 100 are listed. Techniques for converting Model 100 programs to run on the M10 are discussed. [75725,1134] P-DOS.REV Text, Bytes: 17335, Count: 99, 12-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: 100 102 200 PDD TDD ACROATIX POWR-DOS REVIEW PORTABLE DISK Review of Powr-DOS from Acroatix, an enhancement of M100(T102/T200) BASIC to permit access to files on the Tandy Portable Disk Drive. Powr-DOS is an upgrade of Powr-Disk, reviewed at POWR-D.REV. 84 PAs joel [71266,125] Phil Wheeler P100-A.THD Text, Bytes: 9828, Count: 56, 28-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: PORTABLE 100 MAG MAGAZINE POLL MESSAGES THREAD Portable 100 (aka Portable 100/200, Portable 100/200/600, etc.) was once the leading publication for our computers -- and, not long ago, was the sponsor of this forum. During the last year or so of active publication, their delivery performance got pretty spotty -- and publication stopped after the August 1986 issue. But -- they may stage a comeback. Read this file; then decide what YOU think. (Part A of this thread) [71266,125] Phil Wheeler P100-B.THD Text, Bytes: 11363, Count: 41, 28-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: PORTABLE 100 MAGAZINE MAG POLL MESSAGES THREAD Portable 100 (aka Portable 100/200, Portable 100/200/600, etc.) was once the leading publication for our computers -- and, not long ago, was the sponsor of this forum. During the last year or so of active publication, their delivery performance got pretty spotty -- and publication stopped after the August 1986 issue. But -- they may stage a comeback. Read this file; then decide what YOU think. (Part B of this thread) [71666,1175] PCSG64.REV Text, Bytes: 5460, Count: 100, 01-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: 64K RAM EXPANSION PCSG CRYPTRONICS MEMORY DVI Review of PCSG/Cryptronics 64K RAM expansion for the Model 100. Caution for users of the R/S Disk/Video Interface (DVI). [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PCW-IW.LTR Text, Bytes: 6620, Count: 64, 06-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: REVIEW NEC UR-2 TDD PDD DISK DRIVE LAPDOS LAPTOP INFOWORLD The 11/3/86 issue of Infoword includes a review of Traveling Software's "Complete Laptop System", a product integrating an NEC-PC-8201A, Ultimate ROM II, a TDD and LapDOS. Their review was rife with technical inaccuracies. This file consists of the two letters I've sent to Infoworld, one to the reviewer and both to the Reviews Editor. Phil Wheeler -- 71266,125 [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PGD64K.REV Text, Bytes: 2450, Count: 55, 13-Jul-85 Title : Keywords: RAM BANK PG 64K TRANSFER A brief review of the PG Designs 64K RAM unit, and it's bank-to-bank file transfer software. Accesses to 12-Sep-86 = 274 [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PIC.THD Text, Bytes: 3524, Count: 33, 10-May-87 Title : Keywords: PIC DISK 100 BUS PERIPHERAL MESSAGES THREAD The PIC Disk is one of of the M100 peripherals least heard about here. It essentially turns the M100 into a CP/M machine, with a bottom plate and disk drive mounted to the M100 at the side. It is no big surprise that the differences in the T102 and M100 bus connections would cause problems in using the 102 with the PIC Disk. There is not much new data in this THD; but it's about time we had at least one file on this unique peripheral! [72236,3516] larry gensch, ESQ PICDSK.REV Text, Bytes: 22625, Count: 29, 20-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: REVIEW PIC 3.5 DISK DRIVE CPM This is a review of the PIC 3.5" Disk Drive with CP/M and optional T/Maker software. Reprinted from review published in Boston Lap Computer User Group Newsletter (Member Boston Computer Society). Article written by larry gensch, with some input from Bill Gerber. Seven pages ... probably just a bit too long for a Model 100 (sorry!). It's formatted ... just ECHO to printer and voila! [70275,134] PILOTS.NEW Text, Bytes: 6365, Count: 23, 26-Dec-84 Title : Keywords: AVIATION PILOTS NEW PLANES FLY FLYING NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING PILOT New version of aviation flight planning AND navigation program. Features include incredible realtime graphic display of position fuel burn, ETA's and more! The flight planning portion of the program now has flexible error correction features. You can "backup" several entries to correct mistakes. Special introductory price to CompuServe Users. Read PILOTS.NEW for more. [70005,103] PORTA.DOC Text, Bytes: 7120, Count: 17, 19-Mar-84 Title : Keywords: NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE PORTABLE COMPUTERS Text of a New York Times article about the portable computer marketplace; contains some info on Kaypro portable. [75655,54] PORTAP.PRD Text, Bytes: 2010, Count: 48, 23-Nov-84 Title : Keywords: PORTAPAC 100 RAM DISK EMULATOR The PortaPac 100 is a 60k-240k ram disk emulator for the M100, NEC, Olly and other lap portables. Prices have just been cut to remain competitive with other external memory systems. Discounts for SIG members. Manufacturer offers 30-day return privilege with full refund. If you're looking for a versatile companion (easily briefcase portable with M100) for your computer, give this one a try. [70136,575] POWER.PRD Text, Bytes: 655, Count: 34, 18-May-84 Title : Keywords: POWER ADAPTER MODEL 100 ADAPTER TO USE M100 IN CARS AND BOATS [70007,2246] POWPIL.TXT Text, Bytes: 1540, Count: 24, 22-Oct-85 Title : Keywords: POWER SOURCE BATTERIES This is a description of the Power Pillow, a $14.95 product that both acts as a stand for the M100 and containes four size D batteries that provide an alternatesource of long lasting power for it. [72457,3343] POWR-D.PRD Text, Bytes: 4780, Count: 110, 31-Jan-86 Title : Keywords: TDD PDD DISK DRIVE 100 200 POWR PORTABLE TANDY Product description of POWR-DISK, an alternative to FLOPPY.CO that allows direct access to the disk from BASIC and TEXT. Relocator and utilities included. [75725,1134] POWR-D.REV Text, Bytes: 6905, Count: 76, 20-Jan-86 Title : Keywords: POWR-DISK TDD PDD DISK DRIVE BASIC REVIEW ACROATIX Review of Powr-Disk from Acroatix, which is an extension of M100 BASIC which permits file transfer and access with the Tandy Portable Disk Drive. Everything I say here should also apply to the T200 version. To quote Jim Irwin: Buy It! joel [76703,4311] Eiji Miura PRODCT.CAT Text, Bytes: 7552, Count: 57, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Product Keywords: CATALOG PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which describe product or service for sale. [76703,446] PRODCT.HLP Text, Bytes: 980, Count: 26, 06-Dec-84(03-Apr-87) Title : Keywords: HELP AD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORMAT Short help file explaining procedure for submission of product descriptions that support the Model 100. [76703,4311] Eiji Miura PROGRM.CAT Text, Bytes: 13535, Count: 49, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Program Keywords: CATALOG PROGRAM SOFTWARE This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which describe porograms and software for sale. [72405,1375] PTCARE.PRD Text, Bytes: 490, Count: 15, 14-Jul-84 Title : Keywords: PATIENT MEDICAL NUTRITION ELECTROLYTES FLUID HOSPITAL BRIED DESCRIPTION OF MEDICAL MENU PROGRAMS FOR USE IN CARING FOR THE HOSPITALIZED PATIENT. [72227,1661] Paul Globman PUZZL3.PRD Text, Bytes: 856, Count: 20, 08-May-90 Title : Another fun puzzle/game by Paul Globman Keywords: T200 PUZZLE GAME MAZE It's a brain teaser... It's a game... It's a maze... It's a puzzle... and it's fun! cksm = 64303 [75715,1510] PWR200.PRD Text, Bytes: 2130, Count: 30, 10-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: BATTERY RECHARGEABLE NICAD MODEL 100 CHIPMUNK This is a description of the Power-100 and Power-200 rechargeable batteries and a list of the items which they will power. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PWRPOL.THD Text, Bytes: 3656, Count: 28, 19-Jun-88 Title : Keywords: POWER POLE BATTERIES NICAD PERIPHERAL ACCESSORY PROBLEM MESSAGES THREAD The Power Pole is one of several outboard products designed to provide long- life NiCad battery operation of the 100/102. These messages report one user's problems with this product. No good answers, but maybe this archived file will lead to one -- and then we can add it! [72227,1661] Paul Globman RAMDSK.PRD Text, Bytes: 1600, Count: 81, 11-Feb-90 Title : Description: RAM-based software for Node RAMdisk Keywords: NODE DATAPAC DATAPAK RAMDISK RAMDSK RAM DISK OPTION ROM RAM based software for access to the Node Datapak. Allows for the removal of the Node option ROM, making the option ROM socket available for other ROM (or EXTRAM) based applications. Provides LOAD, SAVE, NAME, and KILL, plus file sizes and available RAMdisk space. cksm = 126057 [73267,552] RANDY HESS RAMDSK.REV Text, Bytes: 3133, Count: 51, 08-Mar-90 Title : Review of Globman's RAMDSK.CO program Keywords: 100 102 200 NODE DATAPAC RAMDSK.CO REVIEW Describes one user's feelings about Paul Globman's RAMDSK.CO when used with the Node DATAPAC. [76466,15] RANDOM.INF Text, Bytes: 16175, Count: 212, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: RANDOM TS-DOS 100 200 102 NEC DISK DRIVE TDD TS-RANDOM This file contains approximately 8 pages of detailed product information about both the new TS-DOS version 2.0 and TS-RANDOM random access disk software for the TANDY PORTABLE DISK DRIVE. [76167,3310] Mo Budlong RBASIC.PRD Text, Bytes: 1528, Count: 76, 23-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: BASIC COMPILER OPTION ROM DEVELOPEMENT ASSEMBLER RBASIC BASIC Compiler for Model 100/102 BASIC. Produces code that can be burned into and run from an Option ROM. Package runs on a PC or clone. By King Computer Services [76703,4311] Eiji Miura REFRNC.CAT Text, Bytes: 4150, Count: 42, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Reference Keywords: CATALOG REFERENCE INFORMATION This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which contain reference materials and information files of general interest. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler REV200.THD Text, Bytes: 7430, Count: 117, 05-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: TANDY 200 TDD2 DOS ROM SARDINE UR-2 REVIEW MESSAGES THREAD These messages cover several topics, but most of them focus on the Tandy 200 and its pros and cons -- from the viewpoint of current users for the benefit of potential buyers. Other topics touched upon are ROM's (Sardine, UR-2) and the TDD2 (and operating systems for it). [73106,1627] Mark Lutton REVIEW.APR Text, Bytes: 6930, Count: 16, 18-Apr-86 Title : Keywords: APRIL FOOL Reviews of several new products for the Model 100 and other computers: an inexpensive printer and plotter, a game, and a useful simulation program. [76703,4311] Eiji Miura REVIEW.CAT Text, Bytes: 15152, Count: 55, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Product Review Keywords: CATALOG REVIEW ARTICLE EVALUATION This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which are reviews of, articles about, or evaluations of products and software. [76167,3310] Mo Budlong ROM100.PRD Text, Bytes: 1229, Count: 71, 12-Jul-88 Title : Keywords: EPROM PROM OPTION ROM DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLER MACHINE LANGUAGE ML A book describing how to develop machine language programs for Model 100/102 Option ROMs with tips on the 200 and NEC 8201. [76670,326] Tracy Allen ROMBO.PRD Text, Bytes: 1310, Count: 68, 05-Jun-89(05-Jun-89) Title : Keywords: M100 M102 M200 EPROM OPTION ROM BOARD ROMBO is an adapter circuit board that allows use of the 27C256 eprom in the oddly wired option ROM socket on the M100/102/200. [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst ROMDIF.THD Text, Bytes: 6731, Count: 100, 10-May-90 Title : Comparison of SuperROM and Ultimate ROM II Keywords: OPTION ROM COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE FIRMWARE CHIP UR-2 ULTIMATE SUPER PCSG Thread comparing SuperROM and the Ulitmate ROM II. Contains info on current source and price for the latter (since the original distributor dropped the product). [71266,125] Phil Wheeler ROMS.THD Text, Bytes: 13952, Count: 178, 22-May-87 Title : Keywords: ROM SUPER ULTIMATE SR UR-II LUCID TDD CHIPMUNK MESSAGES THREAD The question of Super ROM vs. Ultimate ROM II is a continuing one -- with strong supporters on both sides. This file is made up of messages on this topic -- and covers some other "which should I buy?" questions, too -- notably regarding disk drives. And, as a bonus, a tip on importing data to Lucid in Super ROM is included. [75725,1411] RSDISK.ART Text, Bytes: 6295, Count: 65, 17-Apr-84 Title : Keywords: DISK VIDEO INTERFACE DVI D-VI RADIO SHACK TANDY This article was writen to inform the good and bad of the Radio Shack Disk/Video Interface. [70136,1007] Mel Snyder SAFE.REV Text, Bytes: 3891, Count: 174, 17-Aug-87 Title : Keywords: ROM ADAPTER SAFE PG DESIGNS 100 102 200 8201 The SAFE, from PG Designs, is the first practical multi-ROM adapter capable of routinely switching ROMs electronically. It's light, simple-to-use, and not very expensive...and if you have a Tandy 200 and NODE 256K Ramdisk, the combo is especially valuable. Works with M100, M102 and NEC 8201 also -- holds 8 ROMs, including the new "daisy-chain" ROMs like Sardine+. [73717,2674] SARDIN.LU Text, Bytes: 16529, Count: 94, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: SARDINE TRAVELING SOFTWARE LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE ROM SPELLING CHECKER LAPTOP USER magazine review of the ROM version of Traveling Software's Sardine spelling checker. Reproduced here by permission. [73126,672] SARDIN.REV Text, Bytes: 4137, Count: 180, 26-Feb-87 Title : Keywords: TSI TRAVELING SOFTWARE SPELLER SPELLING CHECKER SARDINE ROM Review of Traveling Software's Sardine spelling checker. Includes both ROM and Disk versions. Denny Thomas 73126,672 [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst SMALL.THD Text, Bytes: 7168, Count: 47, 21-May-90 Title : Notes on some pocket-size databank/computers Keywords: POCKET COMPUTER DATA MANAGER APPOINTMENT PRODUCT DIARY CALCULATOR DATABANK Brief user comments on a variety of pocket-size computers, including the Seiko DF-2000, Sharp El-6200, Sharp PC-1500, Sharp Wizard 7000, Casio BOSS, Casio DATA-CAL 50, Atari Portfolio, PSION Organizer LZ, a unit by TELE-ART, and the SelecTronics DataStor 8000C. [71676,725] SOFTWR.100 Text, Bytes: 17320, Count: 95, 03-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: DIRECTORY COMMERCIAL PRIVATE DOMAIN SOFTWARE SALE PGM4 SOFT.DO SELL.PGM ---The 9th edition of this directory includes over 300 commercial programs for the Model 100 by more than 100 vendors. I've listed programs by name, application, a code for vendor #, price, and whether they're reviewed here. The vendors themselves are listed, together with their addresses and phone numbers in the companion file called Vendor.100. --Formatted for 40-char. lines. --Submitted in thanks for the contributions of others by Rick Mendosa. [71676,725] SOFTWR.200 Text, Bytes: 6275, Count: 74, 03-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: DIRECTORY COMMERCIAL PRIVATE DOMAIN SOFTWARE SALE TANDY 200 --The 2nd edition of this directory includes 61 commercial programs for the Tandy 200. I've listed programs by name, application, publisher (with address and phone number), price, and whether they're reviewed here. --Submitted in thanks for the contributions of others by Rick Mendosa. [70536,1061] SPECT.REV Text, Bytes: 5480, Count: 22, 01-Jul-84 Title : Keywords: SPECTACULATOR SPREADSHEET MACHINE LANGUAGE TANDY Review of Tandy's Spectaculator mini-spreadsheet program. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler SR-UR2.THD Text, Bytes: 7903, Count: 110, 22-May-88 Title : Keywords: ROM ULTIMATE SUPER COMPARE REVIEW MESSAGES THREAD Super ROM and Ultimate ROM II are the two leading multi-function ROM's for the Model 100/102. These messages offer some opinions and facts contrasting the two. An editorial opinion: I use them both and like them both, for different applications; both are fine products. [70526,1715] SUPER.PRD Text, Bytes: 6830, Count: 164, 02-May-86 Title : Keywords: PCSG SUPER ROM INTEGRATED WORD PROCESSOR SPREADSHEET DATABASE OUTLINER A product file on PCSG's Super ROM, a $199 software chip with Write, Lucid, Thought and Database. Phone (214)-351-0564 [75515,1507] David Sumner SUPERA.PRD Text, Bytes: 4985, Count: 96, 20-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: SUPERA WORD PROCESSING TEXT EDIT BASIC TELCOM FUNCTION KEY MICRO Supera is a Model 100 enhancement pgm. It adds a great many reatures to your Model 100. It is compatible with just about all other software and hardware. It operates transparently to you and your programs. If it weren't for all the things it does, you wouldn't know it is there. It improves the operation of the Model 100 in EVERY mode, but particularly in TEXT, where editing is made much more powerful. [75775,1430] Don Zeikel SUPERA.REV Text, Bytes: 10380, Count: 77, 02-Sep-85 Title : Keywords: SUPERA WORD PROCESSING TEXT EDIT BASIC TELCOM FUNCTION KEY MICRO A revised review of Micro Demon's SUPERA program, reflecting new features in Version 2. Supera is a versatile program that turns all alphabet keys into function keys, and has dozens of other features. PA=155 [73117,2006] SURVEY.PMS Text, Bytes: 4005, Count: 20, 16-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: TANDY RADIO SHACK CIS COMPUSERVE EMAIL EASYPLEX SIG MEMBER SURVEY Tardy results of Radio Shack, Model 100, Compuserve, Vendor survey conducted on SIG during late 1984. formatted for 80 column printing Peter Stanwyck 73117,2006 [72775,1542] jim radford SYSTEM.REV Text, Bytes: 6430, Count: 22, 27-Dec-85 Title : Keywords: WAFER MICRO DRIVE SYSTEM 100 AJ TAPE An introductory description of A&J's System 100 Micro Drive -- operating description and limitations. [72416,710] T-VIEW.REV Text, Bytes: 7100, Count: 34, 02-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: T-VIEW80 LCD DISPLAY ML SOFTWARE A first-impression review of T-View80 from Traveling Software; a program which changes LCD screen display to 60 columns, and can scroll up to 80 col, from two SIG members: Howard Cohen and Bert Cohler. Feedback Welcome. [75515,1757] Robert G. Drummond T-WORD.REV Text, Bytes: 7394, Count: 87, 20-Sep-87 Title : Keywords: T-WORD TWORD SARDINE LAPWORD TEXT REVIEW ROM FORMAT PRINT T-WORD.REV is a comparison of the ROM based version of T-WORD that is included with SARDINE vers. 1.3, with the popular Lapword text formatting program. [76703,376] Wayne Day T102.TXT Text, Bytes: 2435, Count: 51, 18-Jun-86 Title : Keywords: TEXT TANDY PRESS RELEASE 102 The Tandy Corporation press release announcing the Tandy 102 laptop computer. [76703,372] TANDY.200 Text, Bytes: 28055, Count: 45, 18-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: WALTERS PORTABLE 100 TANDY 200 REVIEW BILL WALTER'S REVIEW OF THE TANDY 200 COMPUTER, AS PRINTED IN THE FEBRUARY 1985 ISSUE OF PORTABLE 100 [75665,1045] TBAKUP.REV Text, Bytes: 4150, Count: 20, 18-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: REVIEW TSI T-BACKUP CASSETTE MODEL 100 A review, from a user/programmer viewpoint, of T-BACKUP for the Model 100 fT PLANNING PILOT New version of aviation flight planning AND navigation program. Features include incredible realtime graphic display of position fuel burn, ETA's and more! The flight planning portion of the program now has flexible error correction features. You can "backup" several entries to correct mistakes. Special introductory price to CompuServe Users. Read PILOTS.NEW for more. [70005,103] PORTA.DOC Text, Bytes: 7120, Count: 17, 19-Mar-84 Title : Keywords: NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE PORTABLE COMPUTERS Text of a New York Times article about the portable computer marketplace; contains some info on Kaypro portable. [75655,54] PORTAP.PRD Text, Bytes: 2010, Count: 48, 23-Nov-84 Title : Keywords: PORTAPAC 100 RAM DISK EMULATOR The PortaPac 100 is a 60k-240k ram disk emulator for the M100, NEC, Olly and other lap portables. Prices have just been cut to remain competitive with other external memory systems. Discounts for SIG members. Manufacturer offers 30-day return privilege with full refund. If you're looking for a versatile companion (easily briefcase portable with M100) for your computer, give this one a try. [70136,575] POWER.PRD Text, Bytes: 655, Count: 34, 18-May-84 Title : Keywords: POWER ADAPTER MODEL 100 ADAPTER TO USE M100 IN CARS AND BOATS [70007,2246] POWPIL.TXT Text, Bytes: 1540, Count: 24, 22-Oct-85 Title : Keywords: POWER SOURCE BATTERIES This is a description of the Power Pillow, a $14.95 product that both acts as a stand for the M100 and containes four size D batteries that provide an alternatesource of long lasting power for it. [72457,3343] POWR-D.PRD Text, Bytes: 4780, Count: 110, 31-Jan-86 Title : Keywords: TDD PDD DISK DRIVE 100 200 POWR PORTABLE TANDY Product description of POWR-DISK, an alternative to FLOPPY.CO that allows direct access to the disk from BASIC and TEXT. Relocator and utilities included. [75725,1134] POWR-D.REV Text, Bytes: 6905, Count: 76, 20-Jan-86 Title : Keywords: POWR-DISK TDD PDD DISK DRIVE BASIC REVIEW ACROATIX Review of Powr-Disk from Acroatix, which is an extension of M100 BASIC which permits file transfer and access with the Tandy Portable Disk Drive. Everything I say here should also apply to the T200 version. To quote Jim Irwin: Buy It! joel [76703,4311] Eiji Miura PRODCT.CAT Text, Bytes: 7552, Count: 57, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Product Keywords: CATALOG PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which describe product or service for sale. [76703,446] PRODCT.HLP Text, Bytes: 980, Count: 26, 06-Dec-84(03-Apr-87) Title : Keywords: HELP AD PRODUCT DESCRIPTION FORMAT Short help file explaining procedure for submission of product descriptions that support the Model 100. [76703,4311] Eiji Miura PROGRM.CAT Text, Bytes: 13535, Count: 49, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Program Keywords: CATALOG PROGRAM SOFTWARE This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which describe porograms and software for sale. [72405,1375] PTCARE.PRD Text, Bytes: 490, Count: 15, 14-Jul-84 Title : Keywords: PATIENT MEDICAL NUTRITION ELECTROLYTES FLUID HOSPITAL BRIED DESCRIPTION OF MEDICAL MENU PROGRAMS FOR USE IN CARING FOR THE HOSPITALIZED PATIENT. [72227,1661] Paul Globman PUZZL3.PRD Text, Bytes: 856, Count: 20, 08-May-90 Title : Another fun puzzle/game by Paul Globman Keywords: T200 PUZZLE GAME MAZE It's a brain teaser... It's a game... It's a maze... It's a puzzle... and it's fun! cksm = 64303 [75715,1510] PWR200.PRD Text, Bytes: 2130, Count: 30, 10-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: BATTERY RECHARGEABLE NICAD MODEL 100 CHIPMUNK This is a description of the Power-100 and Power-200 rechargeable batteries and a list of the items which they will power. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler PWRPOL.THD Text, Bytes: 3656, Count: 28, 19-Jun-88 Title : Keywords: POWER POLE BATTERIES NICAD PERIPHERAL ACCESSORY PROBLEM MESSAGES THREAD The Power Pole is one of several outboard products designed to provide long- life NiCad battery operation of the 100/102. These messages report one user's problems with this product. No good answers, but maybe this archived file will lead to one -- and then we can add it! [72227,1661] Paul Globman RAMDSK.PRD Text, Bytes: 1600, Count: 81, 11-Feb-90 Title : Description: RAM-based software for Node RAMdisk Keywords: NODE DATAPAC DATAPAK RAMDISK RAMDSK RAM DISK OPTION ROM RAM based software for access to the Node Datapak. Allows for the removal of the Node option ROM, making the option ROM socket available for other ROM (or EXTRAM) based applications. Provides LOAD, SAVE, NAME, and KILL, plus file sizes and available RAMdisk space. cksm = 126057 [73267,552] RANDY HESS RAMDSK.REV Text, Bytes: 3133, Count: 51, 08-Mar-90 Title : Review of Globman's RAMDSK.CO program Keywords: 100 102 200 NODE DATAPAC RAMDSK.CO REVIEW Describes one user's feelings about Paul Globman's RAMDSK.CO when used with the Node DATAPAC. [76466,15] RANDOM.INF Text, Bytes: 16175, Count: 212, 25-Nov-86 Title : Keywords: RANDOM TS-DOS 100 200 102 NEC DISK DRIVE TDD TS-RANDOM This file contains approximately 8 pages of detailed product information about both the new TS-DOS version 2.0 and TS-RANDOM random access disk software for the TANDY PORTABLE DISK DRIVE. [76167,3310] Mo Budlong RBASIC.PRD Text, Bytes: 1528, Count: 76, 23-Feb-89 Title : Keywords: BASIC COMPILER OPTION ROM DEVELOPEMENT ASSEMBLER RBASIC BASIC Compiler for Model 100/102 BASIC. Produces code that can be burned into and run from an Option ROM. Package runs on a PC or clone. By King Computer Services [76703,4311] Eiji Miura REFRNC.CAT Text, Bytes: 4150, Count: 42, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Reference Keywords: CATALOG REFERENCE INFORMATION This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which contain reference materials and information files of general interest. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler REV200.THD Text, Bytes: 7430, Count: 117, 05-Jul-87 Title : Keywords: TANDY 200 TDD2 DOS ROM SARDINE UR-2 REVIEW MESSAGES THREAD These messages cover several topics, but most of them focus on the Tandy 200 and its pros and cons -- from the viewpoint of current users for the benefit of potential buyers. Other topics touched upon are ROM's (Sardine, UR-2) and the TDD2 (and operating systems for it). [73106,1627] Mark Lutton REVIEW.APR Text, Bytes: 6930, Count: 16, 18-Apr-86 Title : Keywords: APRIL FOOL Reviews of several new products for the Model 100 and other computers: an inexpensive printer and plotter, a game, and a useful simulation program. [76703,4311] Eiji Miura REVIEW.CAT Text, Bytes: 15152, Count: 55, 03-Feb-91 Title : Library Catalog - Product Review Keywords: CATALOG REVIEW ARTICLE EVALUATION This file lists names and descriptions of files in this section which are reviews of, articles about, or evaluations of products and software. [76167,3310] Mo Budlong ROM100.PRD Text, Bytes: 1229, Count: 71, 12-Jul-88 Title : Keywords: EPROM PROM OPTION ROM DEVELOPMENT ASSEMBLER MACHINE LANGUAGE ML A book describing how to develop machine language programs for Model 100/102 Option ROMs with tips on the 200 and NEC 8201. [76670,326] Tracy Allen ROMBO.PRD Text, Bytes: 1310, Count: 68, 05-Jun-89(05-Jun-89) Title : Keywords: M100 M102 M200 EPROM OPTION ROM BOARD ROMBO is an adapter circuit board that allows use of the 27C256 eprom in the oddly wired option ROM socket on the M100/102/200. [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst ROMDIF.THD Text, Bytes: 6731, Count: 100, 10-May-90 Title : Comparison of SuperROM and Ultimate ROM II Keywords: OPTION ROM COMMERCIAL SOFTWARE FIRMWARE CHIP UR-2 ULTIMATE SUPER PCSG Thread comparing SuperROM and the Ulitmate ROM II. Contains info on current source and price for the latter (since the original distributor dropped the product). [71266,125] Phil Wheeler ROMS.THD Text, Bytes: 13952, Count: 178, 22-May-87 Title : Keywords: ROM SUPER ULTIMATE SR UR-II LUCID TDD CHIPMUNK MESSAGES THREAD The question of Super ROM vs. Ultimate ROM II is a continuing one -- with strong supporters on both sides. This file is made up of messages on this topic -- and covers some other "which should I buy?" questions, too -- notably regarding disk drives. And, as a bonus, a tip on importing data to Lucid in Super ROM is included. [75725,1411] RSDISK.ART Text, Bytes: 6295, Count: 65, 17-Apr-84 Title : Keywords: DISK VIDEO INTERFACE DVI D-VI RADIO SHACK TANDY This article was writen to inform the good and bad of the Radio Shack Disk/Video Interface. [70136,1007] Mel Snyder SAFE.REV Text, Bytes: 3891, Count: 174, 17-Aug-87 Title : Keywords: ROM ADAPTER SAFE PG DESIGNS 100 102 200 8201 The SAFE, from PG Designs, is the first practical multi-ROM adapter capable of routinely switching ROMs electronically. It's light, simple-to-use, and not very expensive...and if you have a Tandy 200 and NODE 256K Ramdisk, the combo is especially valuable. Works with M100, M102 and NEC 8201 also -- holds 8 ROMs, including the new "daisy-chain" ROMs like Sardine+. [73717,2674] SARDIN.LU Text, Bytes: 16529, Count: 94, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: SARDINE TRAVELING SOFTWARE LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE ROM SPELLING CHECKER LAPTOP USER magazine review of the ROM version of Traveling Software's Sardine spelling checker. Reproduced here by permission. [73126,672] SARDIN.REV Text, Bytes: 4137, Count: 180, 26-Feb-87 Title : Keywords: TSI TRAVELING SOFTWARE SPELLER SPELLING CHECKER SARDINE ROM Review of Traveling Software's Sardine spelling checker. Includes both ROM and Disk versions. Denny Thomas 73126,672 [76576,2735] Wilson Van Alst SMALL.THD Text, Bytes: 7168, Count: 47, 21-May-90 Title : Notes on some pocket-size databank/computers Keywords: POCKET COMPUTER DATA MANAGER APPOINTMENT PRODUCT DIARY CALCULATOR DATABANK Brief user comments on a variety of pocket-size computers, including the Seiko DF-2000, Sharp El-6200, Sharp PC-1500, Sharp Wizard 7000, Casio BOSS, Casio DATA-CAL 50, Atari Portfolio, PSION Organizer LZ, a unit by TELE-ART, and the SelecTronics DataStor 8000C. [71676,725] SOFTWR.100 Text, Bytes: 17320, Count: 95, 03-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: DIRECTORY COMMERCIAL PRIVATE DOMAIN SOFTWARE SALE PGM4 SOFT.DO SELL.PGM ---The 9th edition of this directory includes over 300 commercial programs for the Model 100 by more than 100 vendors. I've listed programs by name, application, a code for vendor #, price, and whether they're reviewed here. The vendors themselves are listed, together with their addresses and phone numbers in the companion file called Vendor.100. --Formatted for 40-char. lines. --Submitted in thanks for the contributions of others by Rick Mendosa. [71676,725] SOFTWR.200 Text, Bytes: 6275, Count: 74, 03-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: DIRECTORY COMMERCIAL PRIVATE DOMAIN SOFTWARE SALE TANDY 200 --The 2nd edition of this directory includes 61 commercial programs for the Tandy 200. I've listed programs by name, application, publisher (with address and phone number), price, and whether they're reviewed here. --Submitted in thanks for the contributions of others by Rick Mendosa. [70536,1061] SPECT.REV Text, Bytes: 5480, Count: 22, 01-Jul-84 Title : Keywords: SPECTACULATOR SPREADSHEET MACHINE LANGUAGE TANDY Review of Tandy's Spectaculator mini-spreadsheet program. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler SR-UR2.THD Text, Bytes: 7903, Count: 110, 22-May-88 Title : Keywords: ROM ULTIMATE SUPER COMPARE REVIEW MESSAGES THREAD Super ROM and Ultimate ROM II are the two leading multi-function ROM's for the Model 100/102. These messages offer some opinions and facts contrasting the two. An editorial opinion: I use them both and like them both, for different applications; both are fine products. [70526,1715] SUPER.PRD Text, Bytes: 6830, Count: 164, 02-May-86 Title : Keywords: PCSG SUPER ROM INTEGRATED WORD PROCESSOR SPREADSHEET DATABASE OUTLINER A product file on PCSG's Super ROM, a $199 software chip with Write, Lucid, Thought and Database. Phone (214)-351-0564 [75515,1507] David Sumner SUPERA.PRD Text, Bytes: 4985, Count: 96, 20-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: SUPERA WORD PROCESSING TEXT EDIT BASIC TELCOM FUNCTION KEY MICRO Supera is a Model 100 enhancement pgm. It adds a great many reatures to your Model 100. It is compatible with just about all other software and hardware. It operates transparently to you and your programs. If it weren't for all the things it does, you wouldn't know it is there. It improves the operation of the Model 100 in EVERY mode, but particularly in TEXT, where editing is made much more powerful. [75775,1430] Don Zeikel SUPERA.REV Text, Bytes: 10380, Count: 77, 02-Sep-85 Title : Keywords: SUPERA WORD PROCESSING TEXT EDIT BASIC TELCOM FUNCTION KEY MICRO A revised review of Micro Demon's SUPERA program, reflecting new features in Version 2. Supera is a versatile program that turns all alphabet keys into function keys, and has dozens of other features. PA=155 [73117,2006] SURVEY.PMS Text, Bytes: 4005, Count: 20, 16-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: TANDY RADIO SHACK CIS COMPUSERVE EMAIL EASYPLEX SIG MEMBER SURVEY Tardy results of Radio Shack, Model 100, Compuserve, Vendor survey conducted on SIG during late 1984. formatted for 80 column printing Peter Stanwyck 73117,2006 [72775,1542] jim radford SYSTEM.REV Text, Bytes: 6430, Count: 22, 27-Dec-85 Title : Keywords: WAFER MICRO DRIVE SYSTEM 100 AJ TAPE An introductory description of A&J's System 100 Micro Drive -- operating description and limitations. [72416,710] T-VIEW.REV Text, Bytes: 7100, Count: 34, 02-Jun-85 Title : Keywords: T-VIEW80 LCD DISPLAY ML SOFTWARE A first-impression review of T-View80 from Traveling Software; a program which changes LCD screen display to 60 columns, and can scroll up to 80 col, from two SIG members: Howard Cohen and Bert Cohler. Feedback Welcome. [75515,1757] Robert G. Drummond T-WORD.REV Text, Bytes: 7394, Count: 87, 20-Sep-87 Title : Keywords: T-WORD TWORD SARDINE LAPWORD TEXT REVIEW ROM FORMAT PRINT T-WORD.REV is a comparison of the ROM based version of T-WORD that is included with SARDINE vers. 1.3, with the popular Lapword text formatting program. [76703,376] Wayne Day T102.TXT Text, Bytes: 2435, Count: 51, 18-Jun-86 Title : Keywords: TEXT TANDY PRESS RELEASE 102 The Tandy Corporation press release announcing the Tandy 102 laptop computer. [76703,372] TANDY.200 Text, Bytes: 28055, Count: 45, 18-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: WALTERS PORTABLE 100 TANDY 200 REVIEW BILL WALTER'S REVIEW OF THE TANDY 200 COMPUTER, AS PRINTED IN THE FEBRUARY 1985 ISSUE OF PORTABLE 100 [75665,1045] TBAKUP.REV Text, Bytes: 4150, Count: 20, 18-Jan-85 Title : Keywords: REVIEW TSI T-BACKUP CASSETTE MODEL 100 A review, from a user/programmer viewpoint, of T-BACKUP for the Model 100 f-melt glue are also expounded. [71676,725] VENDOR.100 Text, Bytes: 9165, Count: 77, 03-Feb-86 Title : Keywords: DIRECTORY COMMERCIAL PRIVATE DOMAIN SOFTWARE SALE SOFTWR.100 This file shows names, addresses, and phone numbers of all vendors of commercial programs for the Model 100 cataloged in the companion file called Softwr.100. [75655,1056] VICTOR.INF Text, Bytes: 8610, Count: 16, 12-Sep-86 Title : Keywords: PACIFIC BELL PROJECT VICTORIA TEST TELCOM VOICE DATA TELEPHONE In answer to several requests for information on Project Victoria, a Pacific Bell test of a new techology which permits 7 simultaneous voice and data transmissions on a standard telephone line, our group received permission to upload the following report from Pac Bell management. It has been pre-formatted to print on 3 pages, using normal font (10 cpi, 6 lpi). Bill Templeton Danville Tigers Danville, California [72517,526] Don Sakers VIEW80.FNT Text, Bytes: 7046, Count: 53, 31-Aug-90 Title : Displays the 60-column character set of VIEW-80 Keywords: 60 80 COLUMN VIEW-80 UR-2 UR2 UR-II TRAVELING SOFTWARE ULTIMATE This program displays the character set used in Traveling Software's VIEW-80. VIEW-80 allows a 60-column display on the Model 100. Checksum = 349,804 [71266,125] Phil Wheeler W-LINK.REV Text, Bytes: 7965, Count: 100, 23-Jan-87 Title : Keywords: 100 200 102 NEC MODEM REVIEW TECHNICAL DATA COMM This is a preliminary and positive review of the Worldlink 1200 modem from Touchbase Systems, available from the manufacrurer and other dealers (mine was purchased from Traveling Software). This file includes much of the technical data provided with the modem, so the reader can develop and understanding of its flexibility. Phil Wheeler -- 71266,125 [73125,1437] Bob Scott WAND.INF Text, Bytes: 2400, Count: 95, 15-Feb-87 Title : Keywords: WAND BCR BAR CODE Some data on the Radio Shack Bar Code Wand above and beyond what's in the catalog. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler WLINK1.THD Text, Bytes: 7005, Count: 65, 04-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: WORLDLINK WORLDPORT MODEM 300 1200 CCITT MESSAGES THREAD The Model 100/102/200 community is especially communications oriented, particularly here! One of the interesting new products is the WorldLink 1200 (aka WorldPort 1200) modem, a 300/1200 baud modem which is small, Hayes- compatible, supports CCITT (for overseas use) and is priced well. This THD file captures early messages which discuss use of this modem overseas. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler WLINK2.THD Text, Bytes: 10935, Count: 61, 05-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: WORLDLINK WORLDPORT MODEM 300 1200 MESSAGES THREAD The Model 100/102/200 community is especially communications oriented, particularly here! One of the interesting new products is the WorldLink 1200 (aka WorldPort 1200) modem, a 300/1200 baud modem which is small, Hayes- compatible, supports CCITT (for overseas use) and priced well. This THD file captures general messages regarding the use of this modem, why its name changed, availability of a manual, power sources, etc. [73717,2674] WORLDP.LU Text, Bytes: 9979, Count: 61, 26-Apr-87 Title : Keywords: 1200 BAUD PORTABLE MODEM TOUCHBASE TECHNIGROUP LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE LAPTOP USER REVIEW OF TOUCHBASE 1200 BAUD PORTABLE MODEM WORLDPORT 1200 WORLDLINK 1200 COPYRIGHT 1987, LAPTOP USER MAGAZINE. [72677,42] Carmen Paone WP2RAM.REV Text, Bytes: 1864, Count: 91, 05-Apr-90 Title : Review of MicroMime's 128K RAM chip for Tandy WP- Keywords: MICROMIME 128K RAM CHIP TANDY WP-2 Review of MicroMime's 128K RAM chip for Tandy WP-2. [72435,675] marc WP2YES.REV Text, Bytes: 7271, Count: 56, 02-May-92 Title : Tandy WP2. A Positive Review. It has a niche! Keywords: REVIEW PRICE COST WP2 POSITIVE A positive review of the Tandy WP2. This reviews the Wp2 in terms of price, size, performance compared to a conventional laptop computer. A useful niche is described for the Wp2. [72167,142] Scott Andersen/Cabochon WPDUET.PRD Text, Bytes: 1640, Count: 66, 01-May-90 Title : Press Release describes WPDUET/100DUET MAC Pgms Keywords: DUET MACINTOSH WP2 WP-2 100 102 200 TELCOM TELECOMMUNICATION FILE Press Release describes two Telecommunications programs for the Macintosh. One is for WP-2 to Mac, the other for Model 100 (102/200) to Mac. MACINTOSH WP2 WP-2 100 102 200 TELCOM TELECOMMUNICATIONS FILE TRANSFER [76216,663] Joseph Holmes WPDUET.REV Text, Bytes: 12720, Count: 69, 29-Jun-90(29-Jun-90) Title : Macintosh file "WPDuet Review" Keywords: WP-2 MACINTOSH CABLE TRANSFER TELECOMMUNICATION TELCOM I have reviewed WPDuet, a cable/software package that allows file transfers between the WP-2 and a Macintosh, by-passing the WP-2 Telcom procedure. I have no connection whatsoever with the seller, and I paid full price for WPDuet, so I believe I've been objective and I hope thorough. Here's a preview -- I liked it. Uploaded by Joseph Holmes. NOT compressed. [71266,125] Phil Wheeler WPORT3.THD Text, Bytes: 4642, Count: 64, 01-Jun-87 Title : Keywords: WORLDPORT WORLDLINK MODEM ACOUSTIC CUPS ACP 1200 MESSAGES THREAD This is the third in a series of THD files related to a popular 300/1200 baud modem, the WorldPort 1200 (aka WorldLink 1200 -- in fact, the first two files in this sequence are WLINK1.THD & WLINK2.THD). This external modem is somewhat unique in having provisions for use with acoustic cups, the topic of the messages here. The specific question of 1200 baud operation with the cups is discussed. [70526,1715] WRIROM.PRD Text, Bytes: 1935, Count: 64, 16-Aug-85 Title : Keywords: WRITE ROM TEXT PCSG PRINT FORMAT Write ROM, a snap-in text processor and formatter from PCSG. Quoting the final paragraph from the Portable 100/200 review of 8/85 "as a general purpose text processor, you couldn't ask for more. If you need desktop function in a portable computer, write on with Write ROM. It's an excellent buy." [71666,1175] WRIROM.REV Text, Bytes: 11310, Count: 64, 22-Jul-85 Title : Keywords: PCSG WRITE ROM V1.3 PRINT PRINTER DVI CAUTION UPDATE An <> review of the PCSG Write ROM chip Version 1.3 which comes with an upgraded, tab-indexed 200-page manual with "Quick Reference" guides. Use with DVI is limited, but possible. Use with Chipmunk not tested. A superior product with good support. [70310,171] X-TEL.FIX Text, Bytes: 1890, Count: 46, 19-Sep-86 Title : Keywords: BASIC 100 200 MACHINE CODE PATCH FIX XMODEM X-TEL TELCOM Patch program to fix bug in X-TEL version 2.1 by Sigea Systems. Program modifies X-TEL.CO file from BASIC to effect the fix. [70310,171] X-TEL.PRD Text, Bytes: 1315, Count: 71, 27-Mar-86 Title : Keywords: SIGEA TELCOM XMODEM PROTOCOL 100 200 TEXT TRANSFER XFER Description of Sigea Systems' X-TEL product (TELCOM enhancement allowing XMODEM transfers of .DO, .BA and .CO files and online text editing) PA: 107 [71266,125] Phil Wheeler X-TEL.THD Text, Bytes: 5200, Count: 79, 19-May-87 Title : Keywords: X-TEL XMODEM ASCII CAPTURE UPLOAD HINTS TIPS MESSAGES THREAD X-TEL is a commercial program for the Model 100/102 (and 200) with some really neat capabilities. It supports XMODEM transfers at machine language speeds -- fast! And it does so for binary (CO & BA) files. Finally, the latest version provides capture of ASCII files (like Forum messages) directly to the Chipmunk. But there are some things it does not do. These messages discuss one of them -- and work-around ideas. [72227,1661] Paul Globman XOSREG.PRD Text, Bytes: 3833, Count: 34, 08-Jan-91 Title : Register your downloaded version of XOS-C Keywords: XOS XBANK OPERATING SYSTEM T200 Description of XOS utilities provided upon registration of the downloaded program. cksm = 305990 LIB 13 - Products/Reviews