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WTB: Complete working Diamond Trackstar E
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Sean Fahey
May 8, 2013, 1:06:09 PM5/8/13
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I'm looking for a complete, working Diamond Trackstar E (not a plus) package. I'm willing to pay cash or trade. I'd consider trading an Apple II or IIGS accelerator or perhaps some other desirable A2 item (just ask).
Steven Hirsch
May 8, 2013, 6:04:14 PM5/8/13
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I have a Trackstar+ and a Trackstar 128. I take it that neither of these are
of interest, but I'm curious what the "E" model offers that makes it attractive.
Steve
magnusfalkirk
May 8, 2013, 9:47:44 PM5/8/13
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Steven Hirsch
May 9, 2013, 8:04:34 AM5/9/13
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On 05/08/2013 09:47 PM, magnusfalkirk wrote:
> On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:04:14 PM UTC-5, Steven Hirsch wrote:
>> On 05/08/2013 01:06 PM, Sean Fahey wrote:
>>
>>> I'm looking for a complete, working Diamond Trackstar E (not a plus)
>>> package. I'm willing to pay cash or trade. I'd consider trading an
>>> Apple II
>>> or IIGS accelerator or perhaps some other desirable A2 item (just
>>> ask).
> On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:04:14 PM UTC-5, Steven Hirsch wrote:
>> On 05/08/2013 01:06 PM, Sean Fahey wrote:
>>
>>> I'm looking for a complete, working Diamond Trackstar E (not a plus)
>>> package. I'm willing to pay cash or trade. I'd consider trading an
>>> Apple II
>>> or IIGS accelerator or perhaps some other desirable A2 item (just
>>> ask).
>> I have a Trackstar+ and a Trackstar 128. I take it that neither of these
>> are
>> of interest, but I'm curious what the "E" model offers that makes it
>> attractive.
>> are
>> of interest, but I'm curious what the "E" model offers that makes it
>> attractive.
> From what I read, when I looked up Diamond Trackstar E since I had never
> heard of it, it's an Apple IIe on a plug-in card for IBM PC's and
> compatibles.
A little nosing around on Google suggests that the Plus and 128 also emulate
> heard of it, it's an Apple IIe on a plug-in card for IBM PC's and
> compatibles.
the IIe. But, the "E" model supports the "enhanced" IIe features (65C02 and
different character set, firmware, etc.)
magnusfalkirk
May 9, 2013, 12:38:28 PM5/9/13
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On Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:04:34 AM UTC-5, Steven Hirsch wrote:
>
> A little nosing around on Google suggests that the Plus and 128 also emulate
>
> the IIe. But, the "E" model supports the "enhanced" IIe features (65C02 and
>
> different character set, firmware, etc.)
Okay, I guess I should have been more specific because when I say IIe I mean the enhanced 128k, IIc compatible, version not the original 64k version.
>
> A little nosing around on Google suggests that the Plus and 128 also emulate
>
> the IIe. But, the "E" model supports the "enhanced" IIe features (65C02 and
>
> different character set, firmware, etc.)
Mike Maginnis
May 9, 2013, 12:48:35 PM5/9/13
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TrackStar:
Emulates Apple II+, 8-bit ISA Interface, 64K, No HD Support
TrackStar 128:
Emulates Apple II+, 8-bit ISA Interface, 128K, No HD Support
TrackStar Plus:
Emulates Apple II+, 8-bit ISA or MCA Interface, 128K, No HD Support
TrackStar E:
Emulates Apple IIe, 8-bit ISA Interface, 128K, HD Supported
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Sean Fahey
May 9, 2013, 1:08:00 PM5/9/13
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On Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:04:34 AM UTC-5, Steven Hirsch wrote:
> A little nosing around on Google suggests that the Plus and 128 also emulate
> the IIe. But, the "E" model supports the "enhanced" IIe features (65C02 and
> different character set, firmware, etc.)
That, and the need for HD support. Thanks everyone - I believe everything is sourced for now.
> the IIe. But, the "E" model supports the "enhanced" IIe features (65C02 and
> different character set, firmware, etc.)
Steven Hirsch
May 10, 2013, 7:28:04 AM5/10/13
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bring hard disk support to the older models as well. YMMV.
Warren Ernst
May 10, 2013, 12:02:29 PM5/10/13
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On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 10:06:09 AM UTC-7, Sean Fahey wrote:
> I'm looking for a complete, working Diamond Trackstar E (not a plus) package. I'm willing to pay cash or trade. I'd consider trading an Apple II or IIGS accelerator or perhaps some other desirable A2 item (just ask).
I had one of these for a few years, and generally found the experience rather unsatisfactory compared to a real //e. I think some of us would be interested in hearing what plans you have for it, if the plans aren't Top Secret.
> I'm looking for a complete, working Diamond Trackstar E (not a plus) package. I'm willing to pay cash or trade. I'd consider trading an Apple II or IIGS accelerator or perhaps some other desirable A2 item (just ask).
-Warr
Sean Fahey
May 17, 2013, 1:01:23 PM5/17/13
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On Friday, May 10, 2013 11:02:29 AM UTC-5, Warren Ernst wrote:
> I had one of these for a few years, and generally found the experience rather unsatisfactory compared to a real //e. I think some of us would be interested in hearing what plans you have for it, if the plans aren't Top Secret.
Hi Warren - I agree, the Trackstar is not as good as a real IIe but for what it does and how it goes about it, it's quite good despite it's limitations.
> I had one of these for a few years, and generally found the experience rather unsatisfactory compared to a real //e. I think some of us would be interested in hearing what plans you have for it, if the plans aren't Top Secret.
My initial call for help was on behalf of a special needs person I've been assisting for quite some time. Her situation is *very* complicated -- suffice to say, it was easier to replace her dead Trackstar than to provide her with a real Apple II. Thanks to a generous contribution, she now has the tools she's accustomed to with minimal disruption to her lifestyle.
Personally, I've had on and off again interests in the Trackstar line over the years -- thanks to this recent event, my interest is now 'on' again. I'm now researching the various differences in the boards Diamond has produced and may put together something a bit more comprehensive documenting those bits at some point.
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