Tag: Ti-99 4/A
It is true we don’t talk much about the TI-99 here, but it is not because we think less of it. I actually have two of them in my personal collection and it is a very interesting and capable computer. Also, the community of enthusiasts dedicated to the TI-99 is very active on, for example, the Atariage Forum. If you…
The demo group DESiRE scored a major victory for the TI 99/4A over the weekend at the crazy mobile demoparty Synchrony. TI’s little 16-bit machine has seen almost zero representation in the demoscene, possibly owing to its lack of popularity outside the US. Its weird 16/8-bit CPU, and 256 bytes of main memory don’t win it any points, either. But…
Via A2Central.com: Javier Rivera has opened a store to offer fashion-conscious Apple II enthusiasts an array of Apple II-themed t-shirts (and coffee mugs). Check them out at the Apple II FAQ Store”. They even have one with the //c LCD display. Also, I’ve recently discovered RabbitEngineering’s Etsy shop, where they sell tons of 3-D printed retro system figurines. Each one…
Episode 129 of the Retro Computing Roundtable is out. Their hot topic for the month: Was the tech in the 80’s better than today? Was the 80’s tech better, or do you prefer today’s offerings? What did you love about the 80’s tech, and what do you miss? I think we all know the answer to that one. Anyway, looks…
This newsletter is dedicated to the ongoing support for the Texas Instruments TI-99/4A and Myarc Geneve 9640 user community and is published by SHIFT838. This issue brings an interview with Scott Adams, and several articles about hardware and software for the TI-99. You can download the newsletter following the link below. Link: SHIFT838
