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From: mford@umaxc.weeg.uiowa.edu (Mark Ford)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.cbm
Subject: FastLoader Cartridges
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Date: 27 Dec 90 17:29:22 GMT
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My Explode V.4 fastloader cartridge toasted (along with my system) when
lightning struck.  I would like to buy another one, but I don't know which
one.

I have a C-128 and the fastloader must have some sort of a lock-out switch
so that I don't have to unplug it each time I want to go into C-128 mode.

The three I have seen listed in the Tenex Catalog are:

1. Super Snapshot V.5
2. Explode V.5
3. Final Cartridge III

I have a Super Snapshot (early version) but it doesn't have a lock-out switch.
My Explode V.4 did have the switch and I liked it.

I like the looks of the windows with Final Cartridge III but since it probably
only runs in C-64 mode it won't make that much difference.  I only
run games in C-64 mode so windows aren't necessary but fastloading is.  If the
windows worked in C-128 mode, then I would be interested.

If anyone has any experience with any of these (or any others) please respond.
Thank you very much.

Mark Ford
mford@umaxc.weeg.uiowa.edu