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From: ralphw@ius2.cs.cmu.edu.UUCP
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Subject: Building a //e compatible
Message-ID: <293@ius2.cs.cmu.edu>
Date: Sat, 1-Feb-86 14:38:42 EST
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Posted: Sat Feb  1 14:38:42 1986
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I'm looking for some newer Apple // technology, but funds are very tight.
I don't have the 700+ I need to pay Apple for a //e CPU, but I would be
wiling to spend ~$300 for a clone.  (I know about the Laser and Franklin
compatibles, but I'm not happy with the Laser's non-expandability or
Franklin's 'bundling' (CP/M plus drive all self-contained) approach.)

I'm considering buying a //e-compatible motherboard and putting it in a case
with a power supply (I have an extra after replacing my Apple ][+ supply)
and a //e-compatible (but hopefully detachable) keyboard. (Of course, the
keyboard should have the same layout and special 'Apple' keys.)

Has anyone on the net tried this?  I would be interested in hearing of
suppliers for kits and/or assembled motherboards.

My requirements are that the clone run be able to accept third-party cards
(including auxiliary slot cards like RamWorks and MultiRam) and be able to
provide double hires graphics.  I'd love a 65816-based motherboard if it were
available.

I'd also be interested in any compatibility problems, etc.  (I encountered
one Canadian company that would sell a motherboard for $170, but the ROMS
were not the latest '//c' versions)  Any clone motherboard should have or
be capable of handling the 'real' custom //e chips and //c ROMS.

I'm fairly desparate at this point, so any replies would be greatly
appreciated.  I don't think too many people have done this, so please
respond even if you think somebody else already has.

-- 
					- Ralph W. Hyre, Jr.

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