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PhilC wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:16
stephen_usher wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:14

This is actually loaded from "disk", but it's a copy or the original promotional ROM Memotech gave to retailers and used at shows.
Ah ok fair enough. I’m quite looking forward to playing with the MFX when it arrives and getting to know this MTX after wanting one for 40 years
When cleaned up and under the right lighting the MTX looks stunningly beautiful with it's crisp brushed aluminium case. :-)
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I totally agree @stephen_usher , it’s build quality is great and I’m very happy to have one in my collection finally.
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@stephen_usher and @PhilC

You both beat me to it. I wasnt looking at the pretty colours on the screen a few posts back.

My eyes were fixed on that lovely case. :D
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mrbombermillzy wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:25 My eyes were fixed on that lovely case. :D
Bet it would look even nicer in pink.
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exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:26
mrbombermillzy wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:25 My eyes were fixed on that lovely case. :D
Bet it would look even nicer in pink.
It would have to be more of a magenta for me if we’re going for shades of pink.
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exxos wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:26
mrbombermillzy wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:25 My eyes were fixed on that lovely case. :D
Bet it would look even nicer in pink.
:lol: :dizzy:
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Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
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Now, I wonder how expensive a brushed, extruded aluminium case for an ST recreation might be... :lol:
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Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
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stephen_usher wrote: 11 Oct 2023 19:33 Now, I wonder how expensive a brushed, extruded aluminium case for an ST recreation might be... :lol:
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$58 isn't half bad and given the time and cost of the materials you could probably not do it yourself for much less.
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Phew! The last of the Cyber Legends stuff is packed away.
Intro retro computers since before they were retro...
ZX81->Spectrum->Memotech MTX->Sinclair QL->520STM->BBC Micro->TT030->PCs & Sun Workstations.
Added code to the MiNT kernel (still there the last time I checked) + put together MiNTOS.
Collection now with added Macs, Amigas, Suns and Acorns.

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