Re:The Texas Instruments 99/4: World’s First 16-Bit Computer
by nobleach on Monday June 26, 2017 @10:21PM
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This was my first computer. I remember the huge RF modulator that came with it to hook up to my TV. I didn't get any games until quite a bit later (TI Invaders) I spent many hours trying to program tic-tac-toe from a book I got from the library.
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Re:The Texas Instruments 99/4: World’s First 16-Bit Computer
by T-hawk on Tuesday June 27, 2017 @11:12AM
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The RF modulator is huge because it's also the power supply. Yet another odd quirk of this machine's design.
Re:The Texas Instruments 99/4: World’s First 16-Bit Computer
by nobleach on Thursday June 29, 2017 @09:32AM
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Oh wow, thanks for that! I've often thought of picking up one of these machines again... but I quickly realize that I'd really have little to do with it other than boot it up, and look at it. I think I'm probably more suited for an emulator.