Sorry folks - I have only just noticed this email from D&D about the
Birmingham NEC show they attended.
I was lucky enough to get to it too, and was just astounded by the quality
of the show - it was great. It of course was packed with PC vendors, but all
where selling items for a fraction of the costs you'd expect on the high
street. I picked up some CF cards for my CF adapters for a lower price than
I could get wholesale in Ireland.
D&D where in the retro computing section, along with Alex Wells and Shaun
from Manchester, who has a VAST collection of sinclair machines, including
all the russian clones.
Dennis suggested that Micro Mart were very committed to expanding the retro
section next year, and I would certainly love to attend as a vendor - it was
a real kick to walk around the retro section, pointing at old ZX81's,
ORIC's, and Commodores and reliving the good 'ol days. I think the QL
traders would all get a buzz from this kind of huge venue, and also get a
chance to maybe increase the user base by getting some old QL'ers back into
the fold.
So Dennis - whats the story? Can we all come next year? :-)))
Darren Branagh
Director, Wicklow Web Centre Limited
Computer Training, Web Design, Repairs sales & Upgrades.
Email : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Web: http://www.wwc.ie
----- Original Message -----
From: dndsystems1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 9:06 PM
Subject: Re: [ql-users] NEC Birmingham - 'Come on down'
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Alex Wells" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "dndsystems1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 10:14 PM
> Subject: Re: [ql-users] NEC Birmingham - 'Come on down'
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>
> > <snip>.
> > >
> > > Hi Alex, we don't have a Q40 to test it on (Derek has taken some
> bits
> > > off his old Q40 so we cannot run that at the moment) but we can
> > > experiment on yours at the NEC if you like :-)
> > >
> > > Dennis - D&D Systems
> >
> > YIPPEE ! Yes please.
> >
> > Alex.
> >
>
> Derek should be firmly installed in the N.E.C. now, I will join him
> tomorrow for the 2 day bash. If the 'big show' at the NEC is well
> attended then the general plan is to have 2 per year starting next
> year. Anyone going to Byfleet on Sunday should think about 'dropping
> in' to see us on Saturday if you are passing. We will be exhibiting
> the latest Q60 which is a complete system and has an attractive price
> attached to it. All those that have contacted us will have the first
> machines and from there on it will be first come first served. We will
> be trying out some new software which might be interesting to some of
> you. Just look for the 'Men in Black' (and women). It's Q60 party
> time! See you there,
>
> Dennis - D&D Systems
>
