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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #150 on: 2022.February.17. 00:09:52 »
HC Mein Home-Computer 1985-04 (DE)

Article about Mephisto PHC 64

https://archive.org/details/hc-mein-home-computer_1985-04/page/n25/mode/2up?q=enterprise

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Speakeasy came from Commodore 64?
https://archive.org/details/hc-mein-home-computer_1985-04/page/n98/mode/1up
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Must be article about it in CHIP April 1985, but I can't find this issue at internet.
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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #151 on: 2022.February.17. 09:01:03 »
Speakeasy came from Commodore 64?
Wow, nice find! I already found texts about C64 Speakeasy, but without photo. I think just same name... But now there is a evidence!

Anyway it is can be used on any computer where any 8 bit I/O port available.

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #152 on: 2022.February.17. 13:09:26 »
I already found texts about C64 Speakeasy, but without photo. I think just same name... But now there is a evidence!

As I found, for C64 it was two different Speakeasy devices:

Speakeasy from PPP (Speakeasy-C from Personal Peripheral Products)
And this Speakeasy from Aztec.

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #153 on: 2022.February.17. 18:55:13 »
MicroHobby #66 (SP)

Note about "Basic to Basic" program.

https://archive.org/details/mag_MicroHobby_066/page/n3/mode/1up?q=enterprise

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Horyzonty Techniki 1987 sumplement (PL)

Note about Mephisto PHC 64

https://archive.org/details/horyzontytechniki1987sumplement64stronyokomputerach/page/n5/mode/1up?q=Mefistofeles

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #154 on: 2022.February.17. 21:50:29 »
MicroHobby was mainly a Spectrum magazine. The meaning of the little article is: Look at how good is the Spectrum Basic that other unknown(ok, they say well-known) computer maker named Enterprise has launched a program to execute it on their computers....

The truth is.... you know it perfectly, the program makes an approximation of the crap inferior Sinclair Basic to the superior ANSI IS-Basic, that still needs to be almost rewritten. A skilled Basic programmer didn't need that "tool", and a noob user better can employ his time reading the Enterprise manual... I had, and still own both computers.

Really, who was the target public they were thinking on...? The other option, the document "Converting Spectrum programs to run on the Enterprise", was a much better move, time would tell.

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #155 on: 2022.February.18. 18:35:32 »
Earlier I mentioned Domus magazine: the magazine can only be accessed by subscribers, but then I didn't notice the little "Preview" link.

Decided to correct my oversight.
A small preview of the page associated with Enterprise:

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #156 on: 2022.February.18. 21:54:31 »
There is one Domus 688 for sale on United kingdom, but with abusive shipping added....




ED: Link fixed.
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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #157 on: 2022.February.19. 21:26:17 »
Made quick search for Speakeasy.

This device was manufactured by Jamar Ltd. for many home computers.
Later advertisements also mention Aztec.
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https://archive.org/details/home-computing-weekly-048/page/n1/mode/2up?q=Speakeasy

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https://archive.org/details/Computer_Video_Games_Issue_032_1984-06_EMAP_Publishing_GB/page/n11/mode/2up?q=Speakeasy

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https://archive.org/details/dragon-user-magazine-27/page/n25/mode/2up?q=Speakeasy

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https://archive.org/details/Your64Issue14Oct85/page/n25/mode/2up?q=Speakeasy

Here you can read quick review:
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https://archive.org/details/YourCommodoreIssue05Feb85/page/n5/mode/2up?q=Speakeasy

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« Reply #158 on: 2022.February.20. 13:07:49 »
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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #159 on: 2022.February.20. 16:28:29 »
This is from which magazine?

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #160 on: 2022.February.21. 19:44:27 »
This is from which magazine?
Patience. That's was just teaser. ;)
All info from Personal Computer World magazine.

Let's start from some adverts:

https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-02/page/292/mode/1up?q=Intelligent+software
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-03/page/315/mode/1up
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"Our" Samurai
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https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-04/page/83/mode/1up?q=samurai

Samurai from neighboring prefecture:
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https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-04/page/248/mode/2up?q=samurai
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-03/page/38/mode/2up?q=samurai
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-02/page/56/mode/2up?q=samurai

and note about theese ads:
Eastern Mystery
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https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-05/page/103/mode/1up

also can mark another ad from 1983:
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https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-06/page/100/mode/2up



Next advert is already with Elan naming:
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https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-08/page/178/mode/2up
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-09/page/51/mode/1up



Elan has been announced as one of the PCW Show participants:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-09/page/131/mode/1up?q=elan

IS also have renewed advert:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-09/page/390/mode/1up



Elan vital
Quick review of Elan and it's creators:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-11/page/114/mode/2up?q=elan



Some mentions about Elan:
Last but not least
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-12/page/114/mode/2up?q=elan

and note about Fidelity CM14 monitor:
Monitoring progress
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1983-12/page/116/mode/2up?q=fidelity



Some minor mentions:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-01/page/126/mode/2up?q=elan



Late start:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-03/page/19/mode/2up?q=elan



Eltec Computers planned to distribute Elan (but in later adverts Elan disappeared):
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-04/page/152/mode/1up?q=elan



The elusive Elan:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-05/page/150/mode/2up?q=elan

Crossword
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-05/page/360/mode/1up?q=enterprise



On with the show
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-10/page/86/mode/2up?q=enterprise

Paging the Enterprise!
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-10/page/202/mode/2up?q=enterprise

PCW Show
Time for the showdown
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-10/page/206/mode/2up?q=enterprise
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-10/page/208/mode/2up?q=enterprise



Well knowed review with Spock on magazine cover:
Benchtest: Enterprise
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-11/page/121/mode/2up

and MICRO DISCOUNTS LTD. advert:
ENTERPRISE 64 (FLAN)............................................. £185.00
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-11/page/102/mode/1up?q=enterprise



INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER ENTERPRISES advert:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-12/1984-12/page/n17/mode/1up?q=enterprise

MICRO DISCOUNTS LTD. advert:
ENTERPRISE 64 (FLAN)............................................. £185.00
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-12/1984-12/page/109/mode/1up?q=enterprise

The Computer Protectors ad:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1984-12/1984-12/page/141/mode/1up?q=enterprise



MICRO DISCOUNTS LTD. advert:
ENTERPRISE 64 (FLAN)............................................. £185.00
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-01/page/109/mode/1up?q=enterprise



SWANLEY ELECTRONICS advert:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-04/page/32/mode/2up?q=enterprise



K.E.C.M. advert:
Enterprise 64K comp_£217_£212
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-05/page/255/mode/1up?q=enterprise



Enterprise Analogue Clock IS-Basic program:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-06/page/254/mode/2up?q=enterprise

plus another price advert:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-06/page/268/mode/1up?q=enterprise



PCW Show focus
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-07/page/94/mode/1up?q=enterprise

MORGAN CAMERA COMPANY advert:
Enterprise 64 ...................£150
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-07/page/102/mode/1up?q=enterprise

The Enterprise 128 — ideas and surprises
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-07/page/116/mode/1up?q=enterprise

and other ads:
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-07/page/242/mode/1up?q=enterprise
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-07/page/258/mode/1up?q=enterprise
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-07/page/270/mode/1up?q=enterprise



PCW Show announce: On display for the first time is Enterprise's Disk Drive Controller
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-09/page/170/mode/2up?q=enterprise

ENTERPRISING TIPS
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-09/page/215/mode/1up?q=enterprise



Enterprise revival
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-10/page/102/mode/1up?q=enterprise

Mix'n'match article about software compatibility
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-10/page/176/mode/2up?q=enterprise

ACC News
'I have also had a couple of letters from the Independent Enterprise User Group'
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-10/page/228/mode/1up?q=enterprise



Curtain down PCW Show 1985
https://archive.org/details/PersonalComputerWorld1985-11/page/142/mode/2up?q=enterprise

with a good view of the Enterprise booth:
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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #161 on: 2022.February.21. 20:03:57 »
Using the photo from the PCW show above I found the EP booth on video from that show as well, but very fragmentary:

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« Reply #162 on: 2022.February.24. 18:52:11 »
Very nice finds! :smt038

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Re: Allsorts of interesting finds
« Reply #163 on: 2022.February.24. 19:24:44 »
you are the king :) , i do not know how could you find these photos, i even would not find the EP logo if i have to watch only this picture :)

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« Reply #164 on: 2022.February.24. 23:04:02 »
I hope everything will go well with us soon and I will please you with new finds.