As far as REX's convenient memory bank backup mechanism, yes having what you mentioned gets you somewhat close due to the easy nature of transferring files to/from the NADSBox. But for REX's multi option-rom capability, the only thing that gets you there is a multi-ROM bank which never seems to be as convenient due to its physicality outside the machine.
Nope, there's nothing that quite matches a REX for its amazing option ROM provisioning and switching capability. Hmm, I wonder how I might be able to build an adapter board for one of my M100 molex-style REX units and retrofit it to an NEC... On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 7:12 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wrote: > With a NEC PC 8300 upgrade to 3 Banks of Ram, plus a Ultimate ROM II and a > NADSBox - it's not REX but pretty darn good, no? > > > ------------------------------ > On Wed Jul 05 2017 20:36:36 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time), Gary Weber < > m100l...@gweber.org> wrote: > > > I'd probably pay double that for a REX3 for the NEC to be completely > honest. I love them on my M100s, but it is painful *not* to have the same > capability on my main "enthusiast" machines of which I am known for... > > Gary > > > On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 5:33 PM, John R. Hogerhuis <jho...@pobox.com> > wrote: > > > > On Wed, Jul 5, 2017 at 5:21 PM, Chris Fezzler <fezz...@yahoo.com> wrote: > > The unit that went for $850 was for its collectability rather than > functionality, no? > > > > Yeah, kind of tongue in cheek. I don't think this validates a market > price of $850 for REX. > > But it's probably more than what Steve was (kindly!) charging. > > I'd say, at least $100, possibly up to $150 without demand seriously > dropping off. > > -- John. > > >
