----- Original Message ----- From: Gavin Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <sam-users@nvg.ntnu.no> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2000 12:53 AM Subject: Re: making the SAM spectrum 128 compatible
> >I think I've come up with a fairly practical method of > >making it possible to run speccy 128 programs on the SAM... > >it involves a plug-in box which has a 32K ram, a z80, and > >a certain amount of logic (and perhaps a sound chip). The > >question is - is there any point pursuing it? It wouldn't > >be compatible with the +2a/+3. > > When you say any point in pursuing it, do you mean to sell it? If so, > then I doubt there is any point, to be entirely honest with you - > unless it was very cheap. As a project for anyone to build, then yes, > I can certainly see a lot of interest in it. I cant It's a great idea - in principle - but there are quite a numbner of potential probs in doing it. If you can do it, and I believe you have a good chance of getting something working, then it's going to be quite a clever piece of work indeed.... However, Its probably more easier to hack any unconverted Spectrum 128 titles to work on SAM! > > > >Why do more spectrum owners not use the SAM? is it because > >of it not being 128 compatible, or is it because they can't > >use their existing spectrum hardware? > > > >Andy > > As Robert said, probably a lack of availability would be the main > factor. If only we could get a hold of a pile of SAMs to flog cheaply > - anyone fancy breaking into Blobby's house? :) We know where he > lives after all! Mowahahaha! Well, I was bidding for the SAM Mentioned a couple of days ago to work on some mods... but some bast's outbidded me.... so sod it :(
