What is this 32K RAM Expansion Cartridge? What can it be used for? These are obviously the type of questions many of you have!
So. let me tell you about it!
David Hildebrand, a good friend for over 10 years now, is the man behind this product! David and I (Stan Lemke) like to discuss T/S products, so it was only a matter of time… soon talk turned into action. We T/S people are like that!!
David worked on a variety of designs with a variety of ‘chips’ , and really has two in ‘production’ at this time. These NEAT little cartridges fit nicely under the door of the T/S 2068 dock.
All you need to do is plug them into the computer (the must be turned computer must be turned OFF), close the dock lid, and forget about it.
The Pixel Print Professional will automatically use this RAM as it is needed, other programs will not be affected!
I am already planning new software that will take advantage of the added memory capability!!
A graphics program, PIXEL ARTIST, will use it. This will be a VERY fast/powerful graphics program for the Desktop environment.
An enhanced TASWORD conversion in on the boards… it will take a complete 300 line TASWORD file and convert it to the DTP format and change FONTS in mid-column!
Anyway, the use for this board is limited only by our imagination.
David made a first ‘production’ run of 10 cartridges… a modest start. As of this time, we have only sold 4 (1 l bought myself!) The present price of $40 plus $4 for handling and shipping, is based on the COST of memory when David made these first 10. The price will change as the cost of ‘chips’ continues to go up!
The B-I-G question in our minds is if there will be any will more. At the current rate of sales, these 10 will be the only ones made… our desire, of course, is to build as many as possible!!
So, if you are “waiting” for the price to come down, don’t wait!! This price is ROCK-BOTTOM already and will certainly go and will is what the price of is currently doing.
So, if you have been thinking of expanding your TS-2068 a little, there is not a better time than NOW!