Re: [ql-users] I got one...

[Tony Firshman]

On  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 at 01:39:58, Dave wrote:
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Thanks to Phoebus, I am now in possession of a US QL. It's S13-003595, and
it has all it's little rubber feet, and every plastic cover. I am guessing
from the sticker on the back that it may never have even been opened. The
keys show no wear or shininess.
If it is an original QL then you will probably find the membrane is dead
or dying.  The manufacturers folded the tails back through a sharp 180
degrees.  This means that when the plastic becomes brittle, it cracks
right at the bend, even if not used (8-(#
If not dead, then be _very_ careful if you open it, and whatever you do,
do not disturb the tails where they join the main section.

Now I just have to wait for the PSU!
I have one - but it would cost maybe £20 to ship - just not worth it for
you.

I also got a SQB with 512K expanderam. I've examined them carefully and am
quite certain these are ones I personally assembled back in '87 or
thereabouts.
You should contact Keith Mitchell.  He did amazing work many years ago
on Steve Meech's SQB.  It had no mouse circuitry, and he back engineered
it.

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Re: [ql-users] I got one...

[Wolfgang Lenerz]

On 7 Mar 2002, at 1:39, Dave wrote:


 I also received four microdrive cartridges (you would not believe the
 reaction of my American co-workers. They usually say Oh they are so cool.
 When did they come out? and when I say 1983, in England they're usually
 nonplussed.

Yeah, well, wait till they see them (not) working... 
Wolfgang


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[ql-users] I got one...

[Dave]

Hi all,

Thanks to Phoebus, I am now in possession of a US QL. It's S13-003595, and
it has all it's little rubber feet, and every plastic cover. I am guessing
from the sticker on the back that it may never have even been opened. The
keys show no wear or shininess.

Now I just have to wait for the PSU!

I also received four microdrive cartridges (you would not believe the
reaction of my American co-workers. They usually say Oh they are so cool.
When did they come out? and when I say 1983, in England they're usually
nonplussed.

I also got a SQB with 512K expanderam. I've examined them carefully and am
quite certain these are ones I personally assembled back in '87 or
thereabouts.

So, the chase is joined...

Dave
ql.spodmail.com