[Coco] Spare GIME's (I think) giveaway

[Joel Ewy]

jdaggett at gate.net wrote:
> On 12 Nov 2007 at 1:08, tonym wrote:
>
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>> From some pics NavyDave sent me (thanks!) looks like these are indeed
>> GIME's. Was there any difference between the 1986 TCC1014 and the 1987
>> TCC1014A ?
>>
>>
>> Tony
>>
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> Yes there are some minor differences. 
>
> One being the fabrication manufacturer changed. Also there were some 
> changes internally that improved issues with the original chip. 
>
> Both are identical to the existing hardware and software. 
>
>   
Hasn't there been some speculation that the two may differ also in the
amount of remaining residual functionality they might have pertaining to
the 256 color mode, if it even existed at all?

JCE
> james
>   
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: tonym tonym at compusource.net
>> Sent 11/11/2007 7:46:46 PM
>> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts coco at maltedmedia.com
>> Subject: Re: [Coco] Spare GIME's (I think) giveaway
>>
>> Mark, cheapshot well deserved ;)
>>
>> BTW - One is spoken for, One remains available.
>>
>> Um, have we decided these ARE indeed GIME chips?
>>
>>
>> Tony
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mark McDougall msmcdoug at iinet.net.au
>> Sent 11/11/2007 7:31:45 PM
>> To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts coco at maltedmedia.com
>> Subject: Re: [Coco] Spare GIME's (I think) giveaway
>>
>> tonym wrote:
>>
>>  Oh, obviously the $4.60 is only where USPS serves at that rate.
>>  If you're elsewhere, you'll just pay the exact shipping rate there
>>
>> What?!? $4.60 to ship a little chip!?! Are you KIDDING me!?!
>> Geez that 
>> really peeves me....
>>
>> ;) Just kidding!!!! :P
>>
>> Regards,
>>
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