On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 2:59 PM Joshua O'Keefe <maj...@nachomountain.com> wrote:
> On Dec 30, 2020, at 2:49 PM, Scott McDonnell <mcdonnell.j...@comcast.net> > wrote: > > I’ve heard the term “MEWS” used several times. What does that stand for > and why is the M100 called a Model T? > > > I’m new around here compared to most, but I think I have this right: > > MEWS is the Micro Executive Workstation, a marketing name for the Model > 100. > > Yep. > The etymology of the “Model T” term is a little more unclear to me. I do > know that the “Tandy” branded models (as opposed to the TRS-80 branded > Model 100) don’t seem to use the word “Model” in the name. The 102 is > actually a “Tandy 102” and the 100 is actually a “TRS-80 Model 100”. > Because of this if you’re trying to be accurate you would use terms like > M100 but T102. > Yes. I always say M100 and T102. That's how they are badged. I wouldn't say T100 or M102. I'm guessing "Model T" was more a Rick Hanson (Club100 founder) thing... since he liked classic cars. I guess the T goes for Tandy or TRS-80. -- John.
