Show 049: The Epson PX-8 Laptop Computer - podcast episode cover

Show 049: The Epson PX-8 Laptop Computer

Jun 26, 200629 min
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

 

CP/M in a laptop?  And they said it couldn't be done...

Welcome to Show 049!  This week's Topic: The Epson PX-8 Laptop Computer!

Topics and links discussed in the podcast...

Programmable calculators are fun!  I loved mine way back when.  Here's a website for TI calculator enthusiasts - programs, connectivity, and more!
Intellivision Lives!  Indeed it does.  I can't wait to play Sea Battle again...
Want a review on the latest retro computer game?  Oldschool Gaming may have what you need...
Here's the old-computers.com site for the PX-8 - don't forget to have a look at the pictures!
Creative Computing had a review of the PX-8.  They liked it, mostly.  Have a look...
Need tech manuals for the PX-8?  Or a utility that makes a PC emulate a disk drive (cool)?  Then wander on over to the Yet Another Computer Museum pages on the PX-8.
Broken PX-8?  Need more technical docs?  The Epson CP/M Computer Technical Manuals page may have the answer...

Be sure to send any comments, questions or feedback to retrobits@gmail.com.

For online discussions on Retrobits Podcast topics, check out the Retrobits Podcast forum on the PETSCII Forums page!

Our Theme Song is "Sweet" from the "Re-Think" album by Galigan.

Thanks for listening!

- Earl

 

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android