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Subj: COCO3 users
Date: 95-08-11 20:52:53 EST
From: JDaniels88
Are there any left out there?
Subj: Re:COCO3 users
Date: 95-08-12 14:15:40 EST
From: Proteus123
Yeah, they're somewhere around in one of the forums -- I forget where, but
there's a place for the Commodores, Eagles, Amigas, and so on...
Subj: Re:Grid or GridCase laptops
Date: 95-08-15 17:46:29 EST
From: Bobl812
I own a GridCase 1530 with 2 megs of memory which runs on a 386 CPU. I am
looking for a source for buying more memory or an internal modem, or other
parts.
Grid was bought by Tandy and later sold to AST, I think. Anyone have any
information about these machines. Reply here or to my personal in-box,
BobL812. Thanks
Subj: SIMMs
Date: 95-08-19 18:35:01 EST
From: CedricB313
Do the number of simm pins determine the number of simm bits?
Can "any" manufactured 36-bit simm be used in TANDY's 425SX "A" bank ?
Subj: Any Tandy 2500 SX/33 Users???
Date: 95-09-06 20:43:47 EST
From: SiouxMac
Hi Folks! Nice to see a Tandy BBS here-I thought I was the only one here on
AOL with one!
I have a Tandy 2500 SX/33 which is a 386 SX and was wondering does anybody
else have one of these? What is the life span of a Tandy? When I walked into
Radio Shark and bought it back in the spring of '93 I really didn't know that
much about computers. All I knew was that I wanted one and a modem so I could
join an online service and send email to friends. Since then though I've
learned so much. Unfortanately now my Tandy VGM-225 monitor keeps on flicking
on and off on me and sometimes I have to tap the side of the thing just to
get it to come back on. It also makes this funny noise sometimes. Also,for
the past couple of days the computer has been making this funny sound sort of
like whistling whenever it's doing something like loading a file. Does
anybody know what these things might mean? Someone told me that it sounds
like my hard drive is about to crash. I really hope not because I can't
afford to buy another computer right now. Also,what have been your
experiences with Radio Shack? I've had both positive and negative experiences
with them. For instance,in my opinion some of the salespeople work there tend
to talk down to you,the pressure to buy is very high,and unfortanately I
refuse to return to the Radio Shack I bought my computer at because the
manager who works there now always asks me out and flirts with me whenever I
go in there and I'm just not interested. He really makes me feel very
uncomfortable. However we have several Radio Shacks here where I live so I
can go elsewhere. Please,if anybody else has my type of computer I'd love to
hear from you and your experiences with the Tandy computer and Radio Shack.
Thank you.
Maria
Subj: Re:Any Tandy 2500 SX/33 Users???
Date: 95-09-12 16:34:57 EST
From: Scott1701B
I use a Tandy 3100, which is a 486SX. I bought my computer at Radio Shack
because they are supposed to be "America's Technology Store!".
My computer works very well, and I have since upgraded my memory from 4 to 12
MB, installed a fax modem, SB16, 4X-CD ROM, and I recently installed an Intel
Overdrive chip upgrading my 486SX/33 to a 486DX/66.
Unfortunately for Radio Shack, none of the additional hardware or memory I
installed came from them. The sales staff of three different stores I
visited left me so disappointed that I bought the new stuff at various stores
(Comp USA, Staples, etc.).
In fact, recently Radio Shack let me down again. My video board came with
512KB video that is upgradeable to 1MB. Because more multi-media programs
require 1MB VRAM, I ordered the VRAM upgrade from Radio Shack. I installed
it (Very simple, just plugging 4 drams into the motherboard) and copied the
necessary SVGA driver, but...IT DOESN'T WORK!
Radio Shack customer support has not given me a satisfactory answer, and soon
I will probably just return the VRAM and live with the 512KB VRAM.
Subj: Re:Any Tandy 2500 SX/33 Users???
Date: 95-09-12 17:40:41 EST
From: Proteus123
<< The sales staff of three different stores I visited left me so
disappointed that I bought the new stuff at various stores (Comp USA,
Staples, etc.).>>
Your experience is typical: Tandy's always <talked> a good game, but when
it's time to deliver they're out to lunch. That's why most people usually get
another brand for their replacement machine...
Check out the Tandy forum here on AOL; it's around here somewhere or
other...
Subj: tandy monitor?
Date: 95-09-13 20:28:52 EST
From: MYebra
Someone recently gave me a tandy 1000 tx, which I think is a 286/8mz. I am
attempting to fix it up for my mother, but I don't have a monitor for it.
The original monitor was a RGB high resolution color monitor cm-ll. Any tips
on where to find a used one, and an approximate price? Can I try any
monitor, black or white? I tried to plug my monitor into the tandy, but the
pins were different. My computer is a 486sx w/ a svga monitor. Would it be
compatible if I changed cords or would I mess up the monitor by doing that?
Any help would be appreciated!
Maggie
Subj: Sensation Dropping Characters
Date: 95-09-14 20:26:29 EST
From: SBerryhill
HELP!
I have a client with a TANDY SENSATION. The video is dropping/changing the
characters on the screen (in dos) or producing random ascii characters in
windows, until the system eventually locks.
I can not simply try another video card cause the sensation has the card
built into the motherboard!
Could this possibly be a virus? Has anyone heard of a virus that does this?
HELP!
Please E-Mail suggestions to:
SBerryhill@AOL.COM
Thanks in Advance
Subj: Tandy 2100 486SX
Date: 95-09-16 15:28:21 EST
From: Dgbst8
I would like to upgrade the processor in my Tandy 2100 with something like an
Intel Overdrive processor. Problem is, Intel does not make an overdrive
processor for this machine (I called their tech support line). I know my CPU
is a quad flat pack, and thus is soldered to the mother board. Does anyone
have any ideas about how I can upgrade my machine?
Subj: TANDY 4850EP
Date: 95-09-18 08:47:10 EST
From: DLeder6264
What's the difference between 486 dx 50
and 486 dx/2 50
email me:DLeder6264
Subj: chip voltage on Tandy sensation
Date: 95-09-22 16:46:13 EST
From: RustleK
I need to up grade this unit (it is a 486 sx 33) I need to know what the
voltage is so I can use an AMD chip. They are 100% cheeper than an Intel over
drive. Doe any body out there know.
RustleK@AOL
Subj: LT 1400
Date: 95-09-23 18:53:33 EST
From: ASAoff
I just got a Tandy Laptop at a garage sale. This model comes with 2 3.5
ddrives. Can I replace one with a HD? E-mail me ASAoff@aol
Subj: Re:finding tandy parts!
Date: 95-09-25 08:59:24 EST
From: JABKAB
If anyone needs parts for their Tandy computer, but don't want to pay the
high prices at Radio Shack, I found a company called DCS Industries in Athens
Ohio that have alot of new and used parts (ie: Tandy Cm-11,CGA monitor, used
$149.00, with a 90 day warranty). They also have motherboard upgrades and
memory upgrades at much better prices then Radio Shack. Their telephone
number is 1-800-537-3539. Call before 5:00pm eastern and ask for a
catalouge.
Now I have A question for anyone. I have a Tandy 2500rsx and have had to
have the logic board replaced but am unable to boot it from the hard drive.
I am able to boot from A floppy with my config.sys and autoexec.bat on it but
whenever I boot without the floppy all I get is missing operating system. I
have tried to change my CMOS but it did not help. Any suggestions would be
greatly appreciated.
Subj: Modem/Sound conflict
Date: 95-09-26 14:36:07 EST
From: Prof 529
Can anyone help me? I have a Tandy Sensation and since I installed a new
14.4 modem, there have been constant conflicts between the modem and the
sound. If I go online with the sounds enabled, the system locks up when the
"Welcome" voice comes on. I have tried eveything I know. Is there a special
Tandy driver that I don't have? Can anyone help?
Please E-Mail me at Prof 529@aol.com
Thanx in advance.
Subj: Sensation 1 add Quad CD-ROM
Date: 95-09-27 13:04:45 EST
From: SAIL505
I am interisted in upgrading my Sensation 1 with a Quad CD drive. Has anyone
done it yet. I have replaced my hard drive with WD 31200 1.2 Gigabite and had
no problem.
Please let me know if any Sensation 1 user has had luck replacing the DC-ROM
DRIVE WITH A FASTER ONE AND WHAT MAKE DID THAY HAVE LUCK WITH.
THANKS JIM
REPLY TO SAIL505@AOL.COM
Subj: SENSATION 1 OVERDRIVE UPGRADE
Date: 95-09-27 13:12:25 EST
From: SAIL505
Has anyone used a 3xupgrade to 75mh on the Sensation 1. I checked at the
Radio Shack and was told that if I had a overdrive socket that their was a
75mh procesor for my Sen 1.
Please advise
P.S also their is a 100mh upgrade maby it will also work.
thanks Jim
Sail505@aol.com
Subj: COCO Stuff
Date: 95-09-28 10:42:01 EST
From: StudioProd
If anyone is interested, I am cleaning out my closet of coco stuff.
I have all the Rainbow Magazines from March 83 till May 1993
1 - CoCo 32k ext basic, orginal model, with manuals
1 - CoCo2 64K with manuals
1 - Pair of external floppy drives, with J & M controller and manuals
7 - game paks
1 - Book, Complete Rainbow Guide to OS9
1 - Book, Complete Rainbow Guide to OS9 Level II
1 - OS-9 Packages, with disks and manuals
1 - Basic09 Package with disks and manuals
2 - Standard Joysticks
1 - Deluxe Joystick
I am asking $200 for all of it, or best offer, Please Email at
StudioProd
Subj: Re:Tandy 2100 486SX
Date: 95-09-30 17:48:22 EST
From: HogLeg45
Have the same delimma. Would like info on what is the right board and costs.
Pls E-mail me if have info. Thanks
Cullin
Subj: Tandy Sensation reformat
Date: 95-10-01 16:34:37 EST
From: RobTKE
Help....I've got a Tandy Sensation that's 3 years old & has some fragmented
files that are causing memory problems. Also some important things have
accidentally been deleted. I'd like to use the original disks that came with
the computer to put the hard drive back like it was when the computer was
new.....but, I'm confused by some of the commands & have gotten little help
from Radio Shak, aside from "bring it in and we'll fix it". I'd prefer NOT
to have to pay a big repair bill. Can anyone help me??
RobTKE@aol.com
Subj: TANDY 3100 MODEL 10 (486-33MHz)
Date: 95-10-05 00:27:46 EST
From: AML4551
I have a few hardware related questions concerning my Tandy 3100 Model 10
(486 33 SX).
1) I recently purchased a 1.2gig hard drive. I am currently using Ontrack
Disk Manager software to utilize the full capacity of the disk. Does any one
make a co-resident Enhanced IDE Bios disk controller/High Speed IO card? If
not, can the IDE Bios on the mother board be disabled?
2) In the future I would like to upgrade the Intel 486SX 33 MHz. Are the
Intel 486DX 66 MHZ or the new Intel Pentium 83 MHz overdrive processors
approved or recommended for a processor upgrade?
3) I recently purchased an educational software package from D.C. Heath. It
runs on my 486 PC at work but will not run on my Tandy 3100 Model 10. The
software attempts to load a TSR called MetaShel - MetaWindow Graphics Driver,
Metagraphics Software Corp. The TSR never loads because the TSR thinks that
MetaShel is already resident. Are there any known conflicts with Tandy
Hardare and MetaShel?
Subj: Sensation Waveform & Synthesizer
Date: 95-10-22 16:07:42 EST
From: JBKDMK
Could someone explain what the difference is between waveform and
synthesizer? Also, what are the jumper settings for each one? What is the
advantage over the other? Thanks.
Subj: US Logic and Tandy
Date: 95-10-23 15:58:05 EST
From: Chado oh
The US Logic Brand of computer, sold at Comptuer City is reallya Tandy
Computer too. Tandy owns Computer City... but I never see the brand
acknolwedged and no references to this type are included in places like this
Message Board.. on with Intels upgrade infor by Company.
Is there a reason for this anyone can illimunate?
Thanks.
Chado
Subj: Tandy DMP 422 Printer Problem
Date: 95-10-29 19:38:42 EST
From: R Sawin
I have a Tandy DMP 442 printer (connected to a gateway 2000 computer) and
when I tried to turn it on the other day, the power would not come on. I
tried another oulet, another power cord, and another outlet with another
power cord and it didn't help. It hasn't acted up a bit before this. Does
anyone know what the problem might be or where I might be able to get some
help?
Subj: Tandy DMP-110
Date: 95-10-30 15:35:40 EST
From: PondPup
Any Information About Setting This Printer Up To An IBM Com. 486dx-66 Unit.
Thanks!
Subj: Tandy 2100 RAM upgrade
Date: 95-11-02 16:21:26 EST
From: TSincock
Just purchased 4 1x9 RAM and installed with no obvious problem except that
BIOS does not recognize the added memory. Any suggestions anhyone?
Thanks TSincock
Subj: GRID model 1450 - HELP!
Date: 95-11-03 00:46:06 EST
From: Pman
I have a Grid model 1450 which lost its command.com on the hard disk. It
would be a simple matter to boot off of a floppy and recopy it.
This machine boots off of the hard disk first, therefore I never get to boot
it up at all!!!
How can I get to the setup screen, (or what do I have to do), to change the
boot sequence!
Please respond with any info; either how to do it or where to get more info.
Pete
Subj: CM11-RGB MONITOR
Date: 95-11-04 22:28:58 EST
From: CEdwa65865
I HAVE A CM-11 TANDY MONITOR THAT I WISH TO CONNECT TO A 486/25SX LAPTOP. I
HAVE TRIED CONNECTING IT THROUGH THE CRT PORT WITH THE APPROPRIATE EGA/VGA
ADAPTOR. THE MONITOR RESPONDS AS THE COMPUTER BOOTS BUT IT FINALLY ARRIVES
AT A GREEN COLOR WITH DIAGONAL SCROLLING BLACK LINES BEWEEN THE BLACK LINES I
CAN VAGUELY MAKE OUT THE NORMAL BOOT LOADUP SCRIPT. I HAVE TRIED CHANGING
THE CMOS SETUP TO ACCOMMODATE A MONOCROME MONITOR, COLOR 40 & COLOR 80
WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS. PLEASE CAN YOU HELP WITH ANY ADVICE IF AND HOW I CAN
HOOK UP THIS TANDY COLOR MONITOR TO MY LAPTOP.
Subj: DeskMate 3 book for sale
Date: 95-11-05 18:54:46 EST
From: BANKS2
For Sale: Autographed copies of "Getting the Most Out of DeskMate 3."
This book was sold in Tandy stores and all bookstores in 1989/90/91.
Looking for a copy of "Getting the Most Out of DeskMate 3," which Tandy used
to sell in its stores?
I am the author, and a I have a dozen or so extra copies of this out-of-print
book for Tandy DeskMate fans, autographed, at $22.00 each, including
shipping. Send check or money order to:
Michael A. Banks
P.O. Box 312
Milford, OH 45150
Subj: Sensation1 and Win 95 problem
Date: 95-11-08 20:36:29 EST
From: Serpar1
I get the message "Drive X: using MS-DOS compatibility mode file system. Win
95 is not recognizing a driver in Config.sys." I think it's the CD ROM
driver. Has anyone any news on driver upgrades for Win 95? Has anyone
successfully loaded Win 95 onto Sensation1? Upgrades to my system have been:
Western Digital 540 meg hard drive and 4 meg of RAM. CD ROM is original.
Thanks
Subj: Re:SENSATION 1 OVERDRIVE UPG
Date: 95-11-17 13:48:42 EST
From: NickAmeno
The DX4-75 Overdrive WILL work great, but the 100 MHz chip is for 33 MHz
systems only. The S1 is 25 MHz, while the S2 is 33 MHz.
Subj: free coco stuff - denver
Date: 95-12-05 11:34:16 EST
From: Harl
I have some misc CoCo software (thousands of programs) and a little hardware
to give to a good home...
If you are interested E-mail to Harl @ AOL
Subj: Tandy 2500 XL/2 upgrade
Date: 95-12-16 18:01:29 EST
From: Chaguito
I would like to know if it is possible to upgrade my 2500 XL/2 with one of
those 486 chips that you substitute for the original chip in your computer. I
understand that the chip in the 2500 XL/2 is soldered to the motherboard. Is
there any way to upgrade besides changing the motherboard?
Subj: Tandy 1000RL & frustrated
Date: 95-12-20 19:27:29 EST
From: JayaRoss
Have a 1000RL with 720K and a 20meg HD (enough for me), and I can't find
non-windows software or anything...I had a loaded harddrive of software a
friend installed, and when I took the cpu in for repair on the floppy they
gave me a new hard drive...and bye-bye went my software! I would like to do
more than use Deskmate. I cannot afford a new pc. I would welcome
suggestions, email specifically incase I get lost coming back.
Subj: Tandy 2100, add a hard drive
Date: 95-12-26 10:54:45 EST
From: Treborooni
I purchased a 540 meg hard drive for my Tandy 2100, and I can't figure out if
I can ADD it to my computer, or if I have to REPLACE the present 140 meg
drive. Can anyone help me?
Subj: Re:Tandy 2100, add a hard dr
Date: 95-12-26 16:36:57 EST
From: RSstarligh
I have a Tandy also (1992). I replaced the 140 with a 240 first right away
after I bought it. About a year ago, I replaced the 240 with a 540. I did
not slave it in as a second drive because there really was no place to mount
the drive. Also, the older Tandy sensations only have a 100 Watt power
supply and no extra power connectors available for additional drives. I
would probably have burned out the supply by over loading it with more
devices than it could handle. If I were you, I'd try to sell that 140 for
anything you can get, and just install the 540. Or you could keep it as a
backup in case your 540 ever crashes. RSstarligh.
Subj: Re:SENSATION 1 OVERDRIVE UPG
Date: 95-12-26 16:41:46 EST
From: RSstarligh
SAIL, I upgraded my sensation from 25 to a DX4 75. I was also told that the
100 was for a 33 upgrade and would not work with the 25. I had no problems
with the upgrade. I have experienced occasional sound problems since the
upgrade, but that could be due to my pushing to hard on the mother board when
I installed the chip. By exiting windows and re entering, the sound clears
up again. The speed trade off was definitely worth the nusiance with the
sound. RSstarligh.
Subj: Re:Tandy Sensation reformat
Date: 95-12-26 16:43:32 EST
From: RSstarligh
Rob, run chkdsk if on dos 5.0, or scandisk if on dos 6.2, or rtool /f if on
pc dos 6.3. Then just run the defrag program. RSstarligh.
Subj: Re:CM11-RGB MONITOR
Date: 95-12-27 11:20:29 EST
From: RDavis44
This response may be late, but I believe the CM-11 is a CGA monitor which
may explain your problem.
Subj: Tandy 2100 Add HDD
Date: 95-12-31 01:49:08 EST
From: GCookJxn
Adding a second drive really isn't a big deal. Current IDE drives draw
v-e-r-y little current from the power supply and that should not present any
problems. As for not having enough power connections, RS will be more than
happy to collect 5 or 6 $s form you in return for a "Y" power adaptor for
HDDs. No place to mount the drive? Trust me - this may sound hokey - but it
works: Use velcro to mount the second drive, upside down if you have to
'cause it won't matter to the drive. Unless you throw the PC off the roof, it
won't come loose or ever cause a problem. I have set up several PCs that
way, including Tandys, in order to run 2 HDDs and CD and both floppys. Good
Luck, and remember - You can NEVER have too many megs (or Gigs, as it will
be...) -=G=-
Subj: 2500xl2 upgrade
Date: 96-01-10 22:24:01 EST
From: Chaguito
A few weeks ago I presented the question about upgrading my Tandy 2500xl2 and
the answer was that any "reputable computer store" could upgrade my processor
for ~$200.00. Well, I can't find any in my area. Do you know of any in this
area? I live 60 miles from Lexington, KY and about the same from Cincinnati,
OH. I know that DCS Industries up in NJ can do it, but they charge about
$600. I could buy a 486 for that much. I already bought a 486, but I still
like to tinker with my 286 and the shareware 286 memory managers do not
support my chipset. Help!?
Subj: 4850ep cpu upgrade
Date: 96-01-13 22:09:01 EST
From: Brian098
Can anyone tell me what is the fastest CPU that the 4850ep can accomodate?
Does the old CPU have to be removed and replaced ? If so, about how much
would I expect to pay to have someone do the swap ? Any answers to these
questions and any related info are greatly appreciated. Public reply or
e-mail to Brian098@aol.com. Thanks again!
Subj: grid 1755/486
Date: 96-01-19 01:23:07 EST
From: SBB1
i can't get into setup to uninstall dos upgrade. system boots from "C" but
uninstall comes in on A.phoenix bios plus v.3.10. HELP!!!
thanks
Subj: RE:Grid 1755
Date: 96-01-21 10:58:15 EST
From: Zagman
My dad just bought one and he had a problem similar to yours at boot up. He
asked me to look
at it. Try holding down or pressing the Ctrl-C keys down at bootup. It worked
for me, I just got lucky I think! Good luck to You!
Subj: tandy 3000 sl
Date: 96-01-23 01:54:30 EST
From: DBole2
I need to know how to get into the BIOS for this computer. Please email me at
Dbole2@aol.com
Dennis
Subj: Setup for 2500sx
Date: 96-01-30 21:37:47 EST
From: BBoudre834
Is there anyone that can help me obtain a setup program for the 2500sx/20. I
also have a 2500sx/33 which has a setup program that boots up with the
computer, but can't find a setup program for the 2500sx/20. I downloaded
something from AOL, but it was for the 2500sx/33 and does not seem to do the
trick. Thanks or any help you can provide. Brian
Subj: 3100 made by AST
Date: 96-02-04 10:24:41 EST
From: Robert3984
I have a 3100 upgraded from 33 mhz to a DX4-100, 12 meg ram memory, 1 meg
video memory and want to upgrade my hard drive, from a 210mb that is in the
machine. I have seen 850 and 1.08 mb on sale....would I need to change bios
speed for a drive bigger than 528 mb( the DOS limit) or could I just swap
it out like I did with My old 2500XL from a 52meg to a 130meg? If I need to
change the bios....which one, and how to do it? I have installed memory,
cd-rom and disk and hard drives in a few computers.
Robert Morin Robert3984@aol.com
Subj: Re:3100 made by AST
Date: 96-02-04 13:29:49 EST
From: MARKsATnT
The Bios in the 3100 cannot recognize any HD larger than 528 megs.
So You have two choices....
Partion the new HD into logical drives less than 528 MB's
or
Use the software that comes with the new HD(disk manager sftware)
It overlays The original bios in Your PC so the new HD is recognized
to its fullest size.
Good Luck
Oh yea if You buy a western digital(good choice over Maxtor or conner)
just give their tech support a call when installing the new HD.If their tech
support asks,,
there is NO upgrade for Your BIOS...
Good luck
Subj: Tx 1000 Hard Drive
Date: 96-02-12 21:06:12 EST
From: DanaJShay1
Originally this had a 40Meg Hardcard. The hard card failed. I haven't found a
replacement
around Pittsburgh. I've given this machine to my sister-in-law (before the
hardcard failed).
I'm looking for a replacement 40M (or so). How do I add a drive controller to
this passive
back plane?
Subj: 1000tx bios
Date: 96-02-16 22:07:20 EST
From: FAnders703
How do I access the pheonix bios on a Tandy 1000tx (pheonix Bios)
Subj: Tandy 1100FD
Date: 96-02-18 12:52:02 EST
From: HughS10275
Any ideas out there of what I can do with a 1100fd laptop that works perfect?
This model had no hard drive, though the next model (1100HD) had a 20 meg
drive. Even a way of adding the 20 meg drive would be a helpful upgrade.
Any help would be
greatly appreciated,
HughS10275@aol.com
Subj: 4860 laptop upgrade hd
Date: 96-02-18 20:53:55 EST
From: R2correia
i want to upgrade my hd to a larger one, about 200mg.Tandy will not give me
any help at all! I tried a 200mg seagate #st9235ag I could not get it to
work. It has a user definable drive choice.Please can any one help me?
r2correia@aol.com
Subj: 1000 sx
Date: 96-02-19 13:48:42 EST
From: RussSh
Help! Would like to upgrade(cpu, motherboard, software, etc) to make it
faster, and need a 3.5 drive and suggestions????
Subj: Tandy 1400 HD Help Please
Date: 96-02-20 16:33:16 EST
From: RJHECK
Our Senior Citizens computer group has a Tandy 1400 HD laptop. One of our
members connected the battery backwords and knocked out the power supply. I'm
looking for a replacement cheap. Can you help.? A nonworking model with a
good power supply would probably do the job.
Please help. We use this for training.
Thanks,
Bob Heck
4910 Steeple Dr.
Greendale, WI 53129
Subj: Upgrading Tandy2100
Date: 96-02-27 21:21:43 EST
From: ESpade2395
I have a Tandy 2100 with a 486 SX processor that runs at 33mz in turbo mode.
Would like to
upgrade it to a faster processor any suggestions.
Subj: 1400 LT Standby mode
Date: 96-03-06 11:39:01 EST
From: DWilli3308
I have a 1400 LT and am trying to set it up as a monitor on a telephone
system to record daily phone usage. The system works great as a terminal
with one small problem.
When you leave the terminal unattended for any length of time the stand-by
mode engages and stops all functions including file transfers.
HELP. Is there any way to disable the stand-by mode and keep the system
constantly running?
Thanks for any help.
Doug Williams
DWILLI3308
Subj: Tandy3820HD laptop
Date: 96-03-15 19:43:51 EST
From: Lucy128
I have 80 meg had with 4meg RAM laptop. can I upgrade to larger HD? can it
support 28,8 modem? can I get modem installed as opposed to external? I
bought a Cardianl external 28,800 fx and cannot get ti to work with mydesktop
or laptop. I am ready to toss it out the window,,,
Subj: HD 3.5 drive on 1000TL/2
Date: 96-03-21 13:17:27 EST
From: GDavisOpEd
I am attempting to put a generic HD 3.5 drive into my mother-in-law's Tandy
1000 TL2. I realize I need to find out how to access the whatever passes for
CMOS on the 286, and hope she has the original books (though any information
would be appreciated), but I was puzzled when I couldn't even turn the
computer on after swapping out the drives. What gives with that? Now I am
thinking of just adding the newer drive into the second drive bay so I can at
least turn it on to try to let it know it has a new drive, too. Any advice
out there?
Subj: 2500 SX/33 UART Question
Date: 96-03-24 14:17:45 EST
From: JDimo
Can the UART chip in the Tandy 2500 SX/33 be upgraded?
Subj: 2500 SX/25 Additional RAM
Date: 96-07-03 23:08:59 EST
From: CMira2382
How do you increase system memory to more than 5MB ? The manual talks about
installing SIMMs on memory expansion adapters (???). Where do they go ? Banks
A & B are already full with 1MB SIMMs each.
Subj: Tandy\Grid\AST Parts
Date: 96-07-12 00:06:20 EST
From: TOAD553871
If you need parts for Tandy computers I have a garage full I have been
parting out for sometime now. I also have monitors and some Tandy printer
parts. E-mail what you need and what price
you will pay for the item. Most parts are used but working some are new.
Regards
Subj: Re:Setup for 2500sx
Date: 96-07-23 22:25:03 EST
From: JoeCool95
Brian,
Check Tandy webpage (www.tandy.com)
Click on Radio Shack, then on Radio Shack page click on product support
You should be able to find setup programs.
Subj: NEED PARTS
Date: 96-09-03 17:05:42 EST
From: TCTEA
NEED TO FIND A BACKLIGHT FOR A TANDY / U.S. LOGIC NOTEBOOK COMPUTER MODEL #
A125 TYPE: B2
Subj: 2100 CPU swap???
Date: 96-09-17 20:36:08 EST
From: Kladell
I have the 2100 486/SX-25. A friend said he has 486/DX-33 from a ZEOS. He
put an overdrive
chip in the Zeos. Can I put the Zeos 33 chip in my 2100. Someone said it
may be sodered(sp).
Does anyone know. Is it easy to determine if it is sodered?
Thanks - Ken
Subj: TANDY 102
Date: 96-09-21 21:23:19 EST
From: LWatson477
cAN ANYONE PROVIDE OR TELL ME WHERE TO FIND A SCHEMATIC FOR THIS PORTABLE
COMPUTER?
THANKS, LWATSON477
Subj: SCSI-2 For Sensation II
Date: 96-09-22 18:44:53 EST
From: Thloeber
I've upgraded my S2 with a DX4/100 Mhz and 4x CD-Rom. Also upped the memory
to 20MB. Now I want to swap my to IDE hard drives (212 and 540) for 1 SCSI-2
Fast/Wide 2.0GB drive. The CD is still IDE.
Anyone done this before? Got a good source for a SCSI-2 ISA adapter?
Thanks - Tom
Subj: re: Tandy 2500sx25
Date: 96-11-05 21:41:55 EST
From: Allsop1031
I would like to get a manual for this machine. It is a hand me down which I
would like to read up on before I work with it. I may be a little too
cautious, but I find that is the best way for me to work. Can anyone help me
out. Please reply to Allsop1031@aol.com
Subj: WTB: Tandy 200
Date: 96-12-01 20:55:24 EST
From: DButler456
Hello,
I'm interested in buying a Tandy 200 in good condition.
email at aol or djbutler@ix.netcom.com
Thanks
Dave
San Jose,CA
Subj: Tandy 1500 HD LT modem
Date: 96-12-19 20:34:58 EST
From: DNWkb4fjf
I would like to purchase a modem that will fit in the special slot, or find a
PIN-OUT of the modem slot, which I believe to be a serial port, but with an
odd connector.
Thank you
DNWKB4FJF@AOL.COM
Subj: Re:Tandy 1000RL & frustrated
Date: 97-01-07 07:11:06 EST
From: MKBrownlee
I have an ftp/WWW site for 1000-related stuff:
ftp://ftp.agate.net/users/01935/
http://www.agate.net/~tvdog/
There is a lot of generic DOS stuff still available. Check out
ftp.simtel.net or wuarchive.wustl.edu, for example.
jlh <tvdog@agate.net>
Subj: Tandy 1000 ftp/WWW site
Date: 97-01-07 07:18:39 EST
From: MKBrownlee
Hi, all. I have an ftp/WWW site for Tandy 1000-related files and DOS
Internet software. Uploads are welcome. It's at:
ftp://ftp.agate.net/users/01935/
http://www.agate.net/~tvdog/
There's a Tandy 1000 FAQ there that you might find useful. Uploads are
welcome.
I won't be on AOL for very long (this is my mother's account), so reply to me
at <tvdog@agate.net>.
jlh
Subj: Re:1000tx bios
Date: 97-01-07 07:20:07 EST
From: MKBrownlee
You don't configure the BIOS on the TX. You use jumpers and switches on the
motherboard instead. There is no setup program.