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From: greggt@ncoast.UUCP (Gregg Thompson)
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Subject: Re: Advice/Help with TRS-100
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Date: Sat, 12-Apr-86 10:58:39 EST
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> I would deeply appreciate anyone's advice on 
> the subject of the Trs-100 computer.
> 
> My questios are?
> 
> 1) Can one expand the memory by oneself 
> without having to pay the high Tandy prices? 
> I am fairly comfortable with electronics and 
> soldering and so I am hoping to do it myself 
> or purchase a reputable 3rd. body hardware 
> product. Any suggestions??

	The Model 100 extra memory is not hard to install. If you wish to buy
from an outside dealer you should look into buying the latest 80 Micro
magazine. You should find some advertisements from different companies selling
extra memory and rom chips. The Model 100 is capable of going to 96k of memory.
Again you will find this in 80 Micro. BTW 96k for the Model 100 is better than
the Tandy 200! They can't expand to that much. Also when I installed my extra
memory they just plugged in. No soldering.
 
> 2) What are good sources of information for 
> hardware/software options and ideas available
> for the TRS-100??

	Mainly any Trs-80 computer magazines. There are also some newsletters
floating around. 

> 3)Can this computer be connected to a 1200 
> baud modem or directly to a Macintosh?
 
> 4)Can the computer be connected directly to a
> Macintosh via a null or ordinary modem in 
> order to send/receive text files?

	 The Model 100 is capable of 9600 baud. You can hook up a modem or a
null modem to it. Radio Shack sells a null modem for it. When buying a modem
(or using one) double check the connectors on the Model 100, you may need a
sex change for your cables.

> 5)What other worthwhile hardware/software is 
> available for the TRS-100 besides what Tandy(
> Radio Shack) has to offer??

	There are several rom chips and software packages available through
Radio Shack or through other vendors. Again check other Trs-80 Magazines. 

> 6) What are good reference or instruction 
> texts which provide a good background on how 
> to program the Basic in the TRS-100? What 
> type of basic is used in this machine??
 
 	Radio Shack sell a couple of books for the Model 100. It depends on
what you want to know and what you want to use.

	I have a library of Model 100 programs available for FREE. If you
would like to have a copy of the list please mail me. Or you can call
216-781-6201. When the login prompt comes up type model100. I have over
100 programs sitting on the machine and about 100 more sitting on my computer
(I am currently having problems with the hard-disk on my computer).

					Gregg Thompson
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