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I used to own a 7800. Annoyingly I sold it about 15 years ago. I may fix that with a 7800+ :D
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chronicthehedgehog wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 3:45 pm I used to own a 7800. Annoyingly I sold it about 15 years ago. I may fix that with a 7800+ :D
You know you want to :)
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Higgy wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:32 pm @HigashiJun I suppose the Master 128 and X68000 share the same 'need a working battery' otherwise your messing with CMOS/SRAM settings every time you turn it on.

Oh, and their PSU's are guaranteed to need initial work done on them :lol:
Yes, but my X68000 has been completely recapped (including the PSU) and the CMOS battery is new.

Despite my conscience saying 'No' and @rubber_jonnie's wise advise, I am still tempted to get a Beeb Master 128... If the temptation is too strong and my will too weak, I will discover by myself the joys of the Beeb.

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HigashiJun wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:37 pm
Higgy wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 12:32 pm @HigashiJun I suppose the Master 128 and X68000 share the same 'need a working battery' otherwise your messing with CMOS/SRAM settings every time you turn it on.

Oh, and their PSU's are guaranteed to need initial work done on them :lol:
Yes, but my X68000 has been completely recapped (including the PSU) and the CMOS battery is new.

Despite my conscience saying 'No' and @rubber_jonnie's wise advise, I am still tempted to get a Beeb Master 128... If the temptation is too strong and my will too weak, I will discover by myself the joys of the Beeb.

:lol:
Well if you must 😁
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rubber_jonnie wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:56 pm Well if you must 😁
Still weighing the pros and cons...

(and the cons are heavier).
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HigashiJun wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 5:27 am
rubber_jonnie wrote: Fri Nov 29, 2024 11:56 pm Well if you must 😁
Still weighing the pros and cons...

(and the cons are heavier).
I hear ya.
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HigashiJun wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 5:27 am (and the cons are heavier).
Such as it's big and bulky and you only have a small space?
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stephen_usher wrote: Sat Nov 30, 2024 1:49 pm Such as it's big and bulky and you only have a small space?
Yes, that's one of all the other cons but not a major one though.
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