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Retrochallenge « Vintage Palmtops
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RC] Not this time. Summer Retrochallenge is over. I have participated for the first time and done nothing. I realized that even a small project can be impossible to finish without time and will. Next time (January 2014) I'll try to find some of both and maybe start with something completely new. And now it's time to get some rest. The best book on programming (SIBO and EPOC) Psion machines is "Programming Psion Computers". You can download it from Gareth Saunders' website. Filed under: Psion (SIBO).
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general « Vintage Palmtops
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Atari Portfolio on Reddit. I've created a new subreddit /r/AtariPortfolio. Dedicated solely to the Pofo. Atari Portfolio (and old palmtops in general) is barely discussed on Reddit. Once a few months you can find a mention on /r/retrocomputing. And that's all. I hope this will change a bit. Filed under: Atari Portfolio. Once upon a time, one of the readers, jerome. First of all, take a look at the List of DOS-based palmtop computers. Of The Portfolio Website. Crappy built-in software; you don't have to u...
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Atari Portfolio and no file transfer device « Vintage Palmtops
http://palmtop.cosi.com.pl/2011/06/17/atari-portfolio-and-no-file-transfer-device
Atari Portfolio and no file transfer device. Unfortunately, I won't tell you how to copy files using psychokinetic abilities. Instead I'll write about a brilliant idea by Viktor T. Toth. The original step-by-step instructions are here. But I'll write a short tutorial, just in case 😉. First, you need to create CAT.COM. This tiny program allows you to enter any character (except Ctrl C and Ctrl S) and redirect it to a file. When in the DOS prompt, press Atari LOCK to turn on NUM LOCK and type:. B D I 177 D.
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HP LX « Vintage Palmtops
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HP LX’s hinges. Recently, I had a conversation with Chris S. A vintage stuff collector who told me that he'd never had an HP LX because of the (in)famous problems with hinges. To calm his worries, I promised to come with a link to a great source of all-things-HPLX knowledge. Here it is: an article about how to repair broken hinges, latches, displays and keyboards, and how to prevent future hinge problems - at Hermocom. Update 2013.07.11 :. Once upon a time, one of the readers, jerome. The winner of our s...
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Atari Portfolio as an e-book reader « Vintage Palmtops
http://palmtop.cosi.com.pl/2013/02/13/atari-portfolio-as-an-ebook-reader
Atari Portfolio as an e-book reader. You may think that the Portfolio is no good for reading books, but well, people read on smartphones (3,5" backlit screen with tiny letters on it) or laptops (3 kg or so), so why not give Pofo a try? After all, its screen is clear and readable (though small) and I heard of users having read quite a lot of literature on it back in the days. A few fiction and non-fiction books have been made, some of which you may find here. First, choose the book you want to have on you...
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DOS palmtops « Vintage Palmtops
http://palmtop.cosi.com.pl/2013/04/05/dos-palmtops
Once upon a time, one of the readers, jerome. First of all, take a look at the List of DOS-based palmtop computers. I think it's the most comprehensive and informative place on the Internet, and the list is really overwhelming. Actually, most of the brands are clones and the choice today (e.g. when hunting on eBay) is limited to only a few major names. Of The Portfolio Website. Compatibility issues (operating system, screen) resulting in most of the DOS software failing to run. But keep in mind, that twe...
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The incomplete Atari Portfolio disassembly guide « Vintage Palmtops
http://palmtop.cosi.com.pl/2013/09/28/atari-portfolio-disassembly-guide
The incomplete Atari Portfolio disassembly guide. I don't want to be mean, but you better print this post and keep it by your Portfolio together with a small screwdriver - you know, just in case 😉 It covers only the keyboard part of the case - maybe someday (I hope not) I'll write about dismantling the display. First, obviously, prepare that small screwdriver I mentioned before and a place where the screws will be safe (a small plate will do the job). And here we go. Filed under: Atari Portfolio. This i...
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Hinges 2: Psion « Vintage Palmtops
http://palmtop.cosi.com.pl/2013/07/12/hinges-psion
This time about healing broken hinges in SIBO Psions. It seems that this happens to be an issue in Psions too. David MacKay has written an exhaustive and excellently illustrated tutorial on how to repair the hinges. You may find it on his website. Where several other useful tips can be found. Subscribe to comments on this post ). Leave a comment Cancel reply. RC] Not this time. Laquo; [RC] Learning resources. Atari Portfolio on Reddit. DH’s hacks for the Portfolio. RC] Not this time. Go to top ↑.
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hardware « Vintage Palmtops
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The incomplete Atari Portfolio disassembly guide. I don't want to be mean, but you better print this post and keep it by your Portfolio together with a small screwdriver - you know, just in case 😉 It covers only the keyboard part of the case - maybe someday (I hope not) I'll write about dismantling the display. First, obviously, prepare that small screwdriver I mentioned before and a place where the screws will be safe (a small plate will do the job). And here we go. Filed under: Atari Portfolio. David ...
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[RC] Retrochallenge! « Vintage Palmtops
http://palmtop.cosi.com.pl/2013/07/02/rc-retrochallenge
The 2013 Summer Competition. Has started and so have I - for the first time. For long I thought I would do something on Atari Portfolio, but at the end of June, when my Portfolio went dead (batteries) once again, I changed my mind. By Damian Walker. I decided to port robotfindskitten. To the Series 3 family - just for fun and to get familiar with programming the Psions. Maybe something else will be born after this month, who knows. I'm waiting for the feedback from all Psioneers! Filed under: Psion (SIBO).
