TRS-80 Model I

[Liam Busey]

> 
> Jay West wrote:
> > Al wrote...
> >> I have a HUGE softspot in my heart for the TRS-80
Model I, having 
> >> purchased a 16k, Level I unit in December of
1978. A unit, I still own 
> >> today,
> > That's the one system I don't have in my
collection that I'd really like 
> > to - a TRS-80 model I with tandy monitor and
perhaps the expansion unit. 
> > I never owned one, but a lot of my friends in the
late 70's timeframe 
> > did and we always fought about if my Apple ][+ was
better than their 
> > TRS80 :)
> > 
> > Jay
> 
> That must have been a short argument.  I used both a
lot in high school. 
>   The model I was unreliable in the extreme.  The
model III's were much 
> better in that regard.

And for the counter-argument, I have a model 1 that
I've had from new, 
and which has never failed me. COnversely I had
nothing but trouble with 
the Apple ][, a design which i feel is marginal at
best!

-snip-

-tony
************************

Interesting. Most people seem to say nice things about
the Apple ]['s design. I'd love to hear some informed
bashing ;) . Could you elaborate some about the
machine's short comings from your perspective?

My biggest annoyance is being unable to determine what
state the softswitches are in at any given time. I
also understand the cassette interface left something
to be desired (I've always enjoyed the luxury of
floppies). Beyond that, the machine just oozes quirky
charm in my eyes.


- Liam Busey (an Apple ][/ ][+ fan)



 
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