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Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #1 Posted by gene wright on 23 Nov 2011, 11:25 a.m. Sharp EL5100 brochure: EL 5100 Sharp PC 1211 brochure: PC 1211 Sharp CE-122 brochure: CE-122

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #2 Posted by Katie Wasserman on 23 Nov 2011, 12:07 p.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright Thanks! I really loved my Tandy PC-1 (Sharp PC 1211) way back when. Although its BASIC was slow and did not have full string processing it had a really useful feature of overlapping arrays much like the HP-32s series does. That is A(x+1) = B(x) = C(x-1), etc.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #3 Posted by Namir on 24 Nov 2011, 7:26 a.m., in response to message #2 by Katie Wasserman Katie, I share your love for the Sharp PC-1211. I remember the first time I saw it was at the home of Jack Stout in a PPC conference in Chicago. Over the years I bought and sold a few units. Recently, I got a few units from TAS. I posted on a separate message a request for the pdf file for the manual. I DO have a printed manual, but would like to find a pdf version. Namir

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #4 Posted by Valentin Albillo on 29 Nov 2011, 4:05 p.m., in response to message #2 by Katie Wasserman Quote: Thanks! I really loved my Tandy PC-1 (Sharp PC 1211) way back when. Although its BASIC was slow and did not have full string processing it had a really useful feature of overlapping arrays much like the HP-32s series does. That is A(x+1) = B(x) = C(x-1), etc. I also loved my Sharp PC-1211 and wrote more than a hundred novel, quality programs for it in its time. I guess you've already seen it but for those people who don't and might be interested, here is the link to a full-fledged 12-page article I wrote a few years ago extensively reviewing the Sharp PC-1211, including five of my own programs, photographs, and also a detailed comparison vs. its great contemporary, the HP-41C, featuring several equivalent sample programs in both RPN and Sharp-1211's own BASIC programming language: Know Thy Foe: A New Contender. Best regards from V.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #5 Posted by From Hong Kong on 23 Nov 2011, 12:46 p.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright Sharp produced a number of remarkable models. Later models such as PC-1251 and PC-1500 can be programmed in machine language. They were very popular in Hong Kong.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #6 Posted by Bill (Smithville, NJ) on 23 Nov 2011, 3:21 p.m., in response to message #5 by From Hong Kong And don't forget the last of the series, PC-1600, had dual processors (the pc-1500 processor and a Z-80 processor), had two memory slots, RS-232 interface, and an analog port. The one I have on my desk is fully fitted with a 32K and 256K memory cards giving 77K for programs and 220K ram disk file space. Pretty amazing for a handheld computer of that day. Bill

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #7 Posted by Peter Geiser on 23 Nov 2011, 4:20 p.m., in response to message #6 by Bill (Smithville, NJ) Hi Bill Do you know if it is possible to use both processors at the same time? This would make the PC1600 probably the first dual-processor handheld. Regards Peter

Sharp PC-1600 Technical data Message #8 Posted by robertoataulfo on 23 Nov 2011, 5:30 p.m., in response to message #7 by Peter Geiser PC-1600 Technical data

Re: Sharp PC-1600 Technical data Message #9 Posted by Eric Smith on 23 Nov 2011, 7:33 p.m., in response to message #8 by robertoataulfo That's the first I've heard of it having a third processor. I wonder what the LU57813P does? Assuming that it's really a processor, maybe it manages the display or something.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #10 Posted by Bill (Smithville, NJ) on 23 Nov 2011, 6:26 p.m., in response to message #7 by Peter Geiser Hi Peter, I don't think you can use both processors at the same time. You can switch back and forth between them. Bill

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #11 Posted by From Hong Kong on 23 Nov 2011, 11:32 p.m., in response to message #10 by Bill (Smithville, NJ) One of the CPUs is supposed to provide backward compatibility with PC-1500. Both CPUs don't work in tandem with each other.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #12 Posted by Peter Geiser on 24 Nov 2011, 1:52 a.m., in response to message #10 by Bill (Smithville, NJ) Thanks. It would have been interesting to use both at the same time, placing a worker thread in the background for one processor and the other still being available for foreground processing. The third processor is - as far as I know - only there to manage the other two. Regards Peter

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - PC-1600 Brochure- enjoy Message #13 Posted by Bill (Smithville, NJ) on 23 Nov 2011, 6:28 p.m., in response to message #6 by Bill (Smithville, NJ) Following is the PC-1600 Brochure: PC-1600 Bill

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #14 Posted by From Hong Kong on 23 Nov 2011, 11:28 p.m., in response to message #6 by Bill (Smithville, NJ) Yes, PC-1600 is a great machine in terms of functionality and expandability. Unfortunately, it never arrived in Hong Kong. I had to buy one from TAS! Another nice model that was once available in Hong Kong is PC-E500S. It has a lot of built-in BASIC programs categorised as "engineering software". I think it's still available somewhere (except auction sites) on earth. Of course, machine language programming is possible on PC-E500S. You can easily find related information on the web.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #15 Posted by robertoataulfo on 24 Nov 2011, 7:26 a.m., in response to message #14 by From Hong Kong Sharp PC-1600 Sale Brazil

Sharp PC-1211 PDF Documentation? Message #16 Posted by Namir on 24 Nov 2011, 7:23 a.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright Does anyone have a pdf file for the Sharp PC-1211 manual? Namir

Re: Sharp PC-1211 PDF Documentation? Message #17 Posted by robertoataulfo on 24 Nov 2011, 7:24 a.m., in response to message #16 by Namir Docs PC-1211

Re: Sharp PC-1211 PDF Documentation? Message #18 Posted by Namir on 24 Nov 2011, 11:07 a.m., in response to message #17 by robertoataulfo The link to the 1211's manual is broken!!! I tried the site for Sharp manual , but they did not have documentation for the PC-1211. :-(

Re: Sharp PC-1211 PDF Documentation? Message #19 Posted by Katie Wasserman on 24 Nov 2011, 11:25 a.m., in response to message #18 by Namir How about here.

Re: Sharp PC-1211 PDF Documentation? Message #20 Posted by Namir on 24 Nov 2011, 1:45 p.m., in response to message #19 by Katie Wasserman Very impressive Katie! I sent them a request for a permission to download the file via FaceBook. happy Thanksgiving! Namir

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #21 Posted by Bill (Smithville, NJ) on 24 Nov 2011, 10:30 a.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright For everyone here that likes these sharp pocket computers, there is a nice emulator for a lot of the models: POCKEMUL The latest version 0.93 includes a Beta version of the PC-1600 plus you can emulate a lot of the accessories such as printers, tape recorders, memory modules. Please note that it's not a 1.0 product level, so be prepared for some quirks along the way. But still fun to play with. Bill

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #22 Posted by Namir on 24 Nov 2011, 4:00 p.m., in response to message #21 by Bill (Smithville, NJ) Thanks for the link Bill. It's nice to have access to newer versions of these emulators.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #23 Posted by Miguel Toro on 25 Nov 2011, 10:57 p.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright And what about these models: Sharp PC-G850 Sharp PC-G830 Does someone have information (brochure, manual) about this C pocket computers? Thanks, Miguel

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #24 Posted by From Hong Kong on 26 Nov 2011, 9:47 a.m., in response to message #23 by Miguel Toro Quote: And what about these models: Sharp PC-G850 Sharp PC-G830 Does someone have information (brochure, manual) about this C pocket computers? Thanks, Miguel All information about these two models is only available in Japanese only.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #25 Posted by Didier Lachieze on 28 Nov 2011, 2:11 a.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright Another one, whose original comes from the same source ;-) Sharp EL-5103 brochure: EL-5103

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #26 Posted by Valentin Albillo on 29 Nov 2011, 3:54 p.m., in response to message #25 by Didier Lachieze Quote: Another one, whose original comes from the same source ;-) Sharp EL-5103 brochure: EL-5103 Thanks a lot, Didier. Best regards from V.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #27 Posted by Valentin Albillo on 29 Nov 2011, 3:47 p.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright Quote: Sharp EL5100 brochure: EL 5100 Sharp PC 1211 brochure: PC 1211 Sharp CE-122 brochure: CE-122 Thanks a lot, Gene, much appreciated. I own all three items in mint condition, as well as the PC-1211 brochure in Spanish language. Great to see them, if you've got more please share. Best regards from V.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #28 Posted by gene wright on 29 Nov 2011, 3:57 p.m., in response to message #27 by Valentin Albillo That was all, sad to say. But, what do you think of the EL-5100 ? I know it is special based upon its age / position, but function wise, it has seemed a bit lacking in capabilities to me ?

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #29 Posted by Valentin Albillo on 29 Nov 2011, 4:14 p.m., in response to message #28 by gene wright Quote: That was all, sad to say. But, what do you think of the EL-5100 ? I know it is special based upon its age / position, but function wise, it has seemed a bit lacking in capabilities to me ? Well, I didn't get it at the time it was released but actually a few years ago as a birthday present from a friend so I haven't used it at all, I'm just collecting it. That said, I think it's absolutely awesome for its time and further I'll state that from a purely aesthetic point of view it's one of the most beautiful calculators in history. No pictures can make it justice no matter how good, you just have to hold it in your hands to be enthralled by its sheer beauty and luxury feel. Absolutely gorgeous ! Best regards from V.

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #30 Posted by Keith Midson on 30 Nov 2011, 9:38 p.m., in response to message #1 by gene wright These were beautiful designs - in an age before plastic was king ... IMAGES HERE Keith

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #31 Posted by Juergen Keller on 1 Dec 2011, 4:50 p.m., in response to message #30 by Keith Midson Indeed, timeless beauties, and they even had an ENTER key! :-)

Re: Some Sharp brochures in PDF - enjoy Message #32 Posted by Keith Midson on 2 Dec 2011, 5:34 p.m., in response to message #31 by Juergen Keller I've just added a Sharp set to my museum: SHARPs I have quite a few more - will have to upload them. Keith

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