Date : Wed, 01 Nov 1989 22:06:51 GMT
From : ecsvax.uncecs.edu!dukeac!tcamp@mcnc.org (Ted A. Campbell)
Subject: For Sale: Portable Wordstar Package (Laptop & Software)
A Portable Wordstar (tm) Package!
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Want to take Wordstar with you wherever you go?
Although the computer described here is not
itself IBM-compatible, it runs a simple version of
MicroPro's Wordstar, and includes cables necessary
to hook up to your PC compatible computer, the necessary
software for the connection, and even a legitimately
licensed PC version of Wordstar 3.3.
Computer System: Epson PX-8 "Geneva" laptop:
o very light - notebook size
o has Wordstar on a ROM chip
o runs CP/M 2.2 Operating System
o 300 baud built-in modem
o also includes spreadsheet, scheduling,
and communications software, and Microsoft BASIC
o specifics: 80 column x 8 line LCD display;
has internal microcassette drive and external 320k
3.5" disk drive (PF 10); 64k RAM and 64k additional RAMdisk;
o also includes Epson portable printer, not currently
working (bad cable?);
o Includes cables to connect to the back of a pc-style
computer to upload files directly
o Total collection of manuals and books, including
all technical manuals on hardware and software.
Software: Wordstar Professional 3.3 for the IBM PC and Compatible:
o Runs on any PC-compatible computer
o Includes SpellStar spelling checker and
other additional software
o Licensed copy, has not been upgraded, thus
can be upgraded to more recent versions of
Wordstar
Asking: $550 for the entire package
Contact: (919) 493-6523 (Durham, NC)
Email: tcamp@dukeac.ac.duke.edu