Im Tomczyks book 'The Home Computer Wars' )there is only a short paragraph on it. (http://www.stonan.com/dok/The.Home.Computer.Wars.pdf page 15 >Chuck Peddle's briefing was hastily moved up, and he began his briefing with a rundown on his >hottest research project, a new color computer which he called the ColorPET. Until now, the >engineers had been calling the machine by its code name TOI (pronounced toy), which stood for >Tool Of Intellects. > [...] >Still, the features of the new computer were impressive 80 columns, color, high-resolution >graphics, programmable function keys, four-voice sound and music, an improved built-in BASIC >(the programming language), expandable memory, and special connectors for outside accessories >such as game joysticks. Am 07.06.2013 10:48, schrieb Michał Pleban: > Hello! > > Are there any details on the TOI hardware specifications? The "Secret > Weapons" website is very vague on this subject. > > Regards, > Michau. > > Jim Brain wrote: >> Here is Michale's response: >> >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: RE: Re: Color PET Prototype Picture >> Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 02:06:16 +0000 >> >> >> >> The prototype on the table in front of Chuck Peddle (April 1, 1980 - my >> first day with the company, which is described in my book) - was >> code-named the TOI. >> > > Message was sent through the cbm-hackers mailing list -- Christian Dirks Toast_r@Idealine.info Message was sent through the cbm-hackers mailing listReceived on 2013-06-07 11:00:11
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