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Offline Chris_68

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Presentation + 128vs64
« on: 2024.September.13. 07:12:16 »
Hello,

Hopefully I'm not posting in the wrong topic. I'm glad to have found this forum, a great source for information.

Short presentation, general interest in British retro computers from 80s, I have QL, Z88 and a couple of Acorns. Back in the days I wanted an Enterprise, but couldn't afford one but my interest has been there over the years.

I'm now looking for an Enterprise and will post in the Wanted section as well, is there any recommendations if it's better to get a 128 or 64?
The 64 is "less expensive" I guess, it there anything else apart the RAM that differs because I will do upgrades to it anyway.
Im asking because with the help from forum member I found one for sale in Hungary (128) and a 64 for sale here in Sweden.

Thankful for any input
/Chris

Offline Zozosoft

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Re: Presentation + 128vs64
« Reply #1 on: 2024.September.13. 08:02:21 »
EP64 more rare, and better looking with green joystick :-)
EP128 better to use, about 97% of programs run only 128K machines. Soo if you buy a EP64 need a RAM and ROM upgrade.
Another techincal problem: most of EP64 machines bulit with Philips capacitors, soo recap also recommended. (Japanese capacitors in later boards still working after ~40 years!)

Offline Chris_68

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Re: Presentation + 128vs64
« Reply #2 on: 2024.September.13. 12:54:14 »
Hi,

Thank you very much for your help!
"Great" if I have to replace the caps, then I have a job for my desoldering iron:)
I will go through the topics if anyone offers RAM/ROM expansions, or preferably Gerbers so I can build my own.

/Chris

Offline Judge

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Re: Presentation + 128vs64
« Reply #3 on: 2024.September.15. 18:34:01 »
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