[Coco] What would a CoCo successor have to have as a minimum?

[jdaggett at gate.net]

I think that is what Tandy came to a conclusion 20years ago. 

james


On 22 Nov 2010 at 10:39, Mark McDougall wrote:


> On 22/11/2010 9:20 AM, Mark McDougall wrote:

> 

> > Once you throw away the 6809 then you're not talking about a Coco 4 any more

> > IMHO. A 68k with enhanced graphics is called an "Amiga".

> 

> Just to play devil's advocate...

> 

> My throw-away line has got me thinking...

> 

> Looking at the "wish list" for those interested in Coco 4 - the Amiga pretty 

> much sums it up.

> 

> "Faster CPU" - check.

> "Enhanced graphics" - check.

> "Retro experience" - check.

> "Instant on" - ermm... not too bad. But you can't have your cake and eat it too!

> "Simple Powerful language with access to graphics/sound" - check (AMOS BASIC).

> 

> I'm assuming someone enthusiastic enough could even port OS-9/68K?

> 

> Seriously, what is there about the Amiga that doesn't fit the bill, aside 

> from the name?

> 

> Regards,

> 

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