--- NODEraser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The Sega Dreamcast ran on Windows CE, and had a > built-in modem and (I > think) Ethernet. It came with either a CD that had a > web browser on > it, or the browser was stored in ROM.
It didn't run on Windows CE, but it could run games and other software with Windows CE, which was on the GD-ROM with the game or other software. The initial batch of consoles in Japan had a 33.6 modem, upgraded to 56k with the release in the US and Europe. There were two different Ethernet adaptors that could replace the modem. One (LAN adaptor) was sold only in Japan but is NOT the most sought after one. That one's the US and Europe WAN Adaptor. Dreamcast failed mainly because SEGA couldn't raise the funds* to buy the (at the time) very expensive DVD transport mechanisims, so they designed a special high density CD called the GD-ROM for GigabyteDisc - Read Only Memory. Then SEGA went and announced to the world that after Dreamcast, they were through with game hardware. Great! Tell all your potential customers that they're getting the shaft in a few years, no Dreamcast 2, nothing, nada is coming down the pipe. However, they were working with Hitachi on an upgraded video processor that likely would've plugged into the side, either sandwiching between the modem and DC or Ethernet, or including Ethernet with the upgrade. > Sorry if I'm driving off-topic even more, but I > found it interesting > that the Dreamcast tanked in the face of competition > from the xBox and > PS2. It was certainly more versatile. The 3DO and Pippin and other interactive boxes were just a bit ahead of when the public was ready for such a thing. *The money problems started when SEGA got what they thought was going to be the prime intro slot at the first E3, to debut the Saturn. After telling the crowd all about the Saturn and finishing up with the price of $299.95, Sony sent their geek out with a stack of paper, then all he did was say $199.95, which was the debut price of the original Playstation. It will be total Fandemonium! August (Fri) 4th, (Sat) 5th & (Sun) 6th, 2006 http://www.fandemonium.org __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:vintage.macs@mail.maclaunch.com> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
