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A comment on Ask HN: Is there a modern “power on to basic” computer, for kids to learn on?. Parent comment

Re:Ask HN: Is there a modern “power on to basic” computer, f... by joeberon on Wednesday October 17, 2018 @11:41AM (#18240126)
This thing reviews terribly. I think it's more meant for nostalgia for the older generation. Also the keyboard is just for show which is quite sad
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Re:Ask HN: Is there a modern “power on to basic” computer, f... by jnurmine on Wednesday October 17, 2018 @12:14PM (#18240506)
I think it will help once they release the new firmware that lets you more easily access disks stored on a USB stick. Doing LOAD "$",8,1 etc. is rather tedious with the virtual keyboard.

Also, they have promised a bigger version with a fully functional keyboard. That will be awesome once it's out. I'm waiting for it since it was actually the thing that made me join their crowdfunding campaign.

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