M.
From: Scott McDonnell
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 4:47 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
I’ll be able to answer that question definitively as soon as I figure out where
I stored mine for safe-keeping (well, I guess it is safe at least!)
It
Right, "Model T" was Rick Hanson's invention, and it refers the whole
family of computers related to the model 100.
On Wed, 30 Dec 2020 at 15:09, C. Magaret wrote:
> I believe the expression "Model T" was coined by Rick Hanson of Club 100
> fame (also a car nut), and it's both a reference to "Ta
I believe the expression "Model T" was coined by Rick Hanson of Club 100 fame
(also a car nut), and it's both a reference to "Tandy" and the fact that the
Ford Model T was the first affordable and commercially successful automobile.
I.e., the Model 100 is the Model T of laptop computers.
Cheer
On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 2:59 PM Joshua O'Keefe
wrote:
> On Dec 30, 2020, at 2:49 PM, Scott McDonnell
> 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 ri
On Dec 30, 2020, at 2:49 PM, Scott McDonnell 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 fo
No worries at all. 😊
From: Joshua O'Keefe
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:44 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
On Dec 30, 2020, at 2:34 PM, Scott McDonnell wrote:
Nobody is ‘sane’. We are all crazy.
This right here is something I
CoCo kid. Always drooled over the M100 ads and at Radio Shack, but couldn't
afford one until they were for sale on ebay. The MEWS was priced for business
use.
I’ve heard the term “MEWS” used several times. What does that stand for and why
is the M100 called a Model T?
Scott
On Dec 30, 2020, at 2:34 PM, Scott McDonnell wrote:
> Nobody is ‘sane’. We are all crazy.
This right here is something I agree with enthusiastically.
Speaking of which, I hope I didn’t come off disagreeably. I was hoping to
offer a counterpoint to the notion that the M100 is awkward for regula
On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 1:52 PM Scott McDonnell
wrote:
> Well, hopefully my impression didn’t upset anybody. That was not the
> intention. I am sure I will get used to it.
>
>
>
Not really. Just a case of the vapours. I'll recover.
> As I think I had mentioned before, I was a Commodore kid in
That part was just meant to be humor. Sorry if it didn’t come across that way.
Nobody is ‘sane’. We are all crazy.
Scott
From: C. Magaret
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 5:32 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
Hi Scott, I'm sorry if I
yeah, I noticed that the most comfortable position was actually on my lap
> looking straight down on the LCD, so it would be perfect for sitting in a
> comfy chair typing.
>
> Scott
>
> From: C.Magaret
> Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 4:31 PM
> To: m...@bitchin100.com
comfy
chair typing.
Scott
From: C.Magaret
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 4:31 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
I can vouch that the original peg legs tilted the M100 at a much greater angle
than the built-in angle of the NEC.
I know my
I can vouch that the original peg legs tilted the M100 at a much greater angle
than the built-in angle of the NEC.
I know my sanity has been hotly debated (at least by my family), but I guess
this makes it official: I must be bonkers, because I enjoy programming
directly on this thing. Grante
On Wed, Dec 30, 2020 at 12:21 PM Scott McDonnell
wrote:
> Aluminum laptop stand arrived today. It fits between the rear feet just
> right. The bottom feet rest right on the aluminum frame. The rubber grips
> on the stand keep the M100 from moving. It puts the keyboard at a
> comfortable typing an
M100. The thing is a technological
marvel of its time. Just giving an impression of a first-time user in 2020.
Scott M.
From: Joshua O'Keefe
Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 3:31 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
On Dec 30, 2020, at 12:
On Dec 30, 2020, at 12:21 PM, Scott McDonnell
wrote:
> I can’t imagine myself ever typing a program out on this thing! You can
> either get the viewing angle just right or the typing angle just right, but
> so far I have been unable to achieve both. The original purpose of this thing
> was for
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 4:00 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
These are interesting options, and I'm curious to hear how your experiment with
the aluminum laptop stand works out.
Re: the adhesive stands you also mentioned, once th
strength-high-temperature-silicone-rubber-sheets-and-strips/>
They have lots of thicknesses, so one could make thicker feet.
Regards,
Peter
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:37:05 -0500
> From: Scott McDonnell
> To: "m...@bitchin100.com
On 12/29/20 5:55 PM, Brian K. White wrote:
"search for 12mm x 4mm".
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32801055280.html
black, 12x4
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33028962764.html
--
bkw
"search for 12mm x 4mm".
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32801055280.html
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bkw
aptops if it doesn’t work out for the
M100.
Scott M.
*From: *Josh Malone <mailto:josh.mal...@gmail.com>
*Sent: *Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:23 AM
*To: *m...@bitchin100.com <mailto:m...@bitchin100.com>
*Subject: *Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at
: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 4:00 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
These are interesting options, and I'm curious to hear how your experiment with
the aluminum laptop stand works out.
Re: the adhesive stands you also mentioned, once they'
These are interesting options, and I'm curious to hear how your experiment with
the aluminum laptop stand works out.
Re: the adhesive stands you also mentioned, once they're applied to an M100,
does the M100 still fit in its original slipcase?
Cheers,
CAM
> On Dec 29, 2020, at 12:37, Scott Mc
figured I can always use
it for one of my laptops if it doesn’t work out for the M100.
Scott M.
From: Josh Malone
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:23 AM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet / Peg Leggs
On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 10:39 PM Peter Noeth wrote:
>
>
On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 10:39 PM Peter Noeth wrote:
>
> I am the one who makes Peg Leggs (but only sell by word of mouth).
>
> These are turned from solid delrin and fitted to not cause damage to the case
> screw holes of your computer.
>
> They fit the M100, T102, T200 and T600. I currently have
On Mon, Dec 28, 2020 at 12:13 PM Benjamin Forster wrote:
> anybody's for the cost of postage. They do need rubber feet. I've had
> those since the 1980s
> Ben
>
Screw thread protectors are what I've seen used for the feet on modern-day
Tandy legs
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-
can be anybody's
for the cost of postage. They do need rubber feet. I've had those since the
1980s
Ben
From: M100 on behalf of p carey
Sent: December 28, 2020 10:23 AM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet
I
A very 80s solution!Scott M
Original message From: p carey Date:
12/28/20 10:23 AM (GMT-05:00) To: m...@bitchin100.com Subject: Re: [M100]
Replacement rubber feet
I've cut two #2 pencils about 2 inches down from the tip of the eraser and
built up the diameter
I've cut two #2 pencils about 2 inches down from the tip of the eraser and
built up the diameter with masking tape so they fit very snuggly. Cheap and
easy replacement legs.
: [M100] Replacement rubber feet
Another option that looks interesting, but two things are enough for now:
https://www.amazon.com/Universal-Computer-Keyboard-Anti-Slip-Ventilated/dp/B08FDDWHMF
There are of course more expensive articulated laptop desk stands. But just a
little tilt is all I am
recommendations on replacement feet though. Mine are completely
worn down and look like crap.
Scott M.
From: Lee Kelley
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 6:56 PM
To: m...@bitchin100.com
Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet
The second item looks interesting. Let us know what you think of them
On Sun, Dec 27, 2020 at 6:52 PM Greg Swallow wrote:
>
> Here's the real thing on eBay:
> https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRS-80-Model-100-102-Kickstands-Legs-v2-0-Free-Bag-Keychain-White-NEW-/124381484967?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
>
Just so nobody is confused, those are reproductions (not the orig
obably pick up these to try as well.
>
>
>
>
> https://www.amazon.com/Licheers-Portable-Invisible-Cooling-Compatible/dp/B07ZJ3CYB3
>
>
>
> Scott M.
>
>
>
> *From: *Lee Kelley
> *Sent: *Sunday, December 27, 2020 6:36 PM
> *To: *m...@bitchin100.com
> *Subject
> Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2020 6:36 PM
> To: m...@bitchin100.com
> Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet
>
>
>
> Instead of taller "feet", RS sold legs that were white "plastic" a inch and a
> half or so long, with rubber caps on them.
>
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Subject: Re: [M100] Replacement rubber feet
Instead of taller "feet", RS sold legs that were white "plastic" a inch and a
half or so long, with rubber caps on them.
On Sun, Dec 27, 2020, 17:21 Scott McDonnell wrote:
Any recommendations for replacement rubber feet? I ordere
Instead of taller "feet", RS sold legs that were white "plastic" a inch and
a half or so long, with rubber caps on them.
On Sun, Dec 27, 2020, 17:21 Scott McDonnell
wrote:
> Any recommendations for replacement rubber feet? I ordered some ½ inch
> rubber feet and dug out the deformed hard rubber
Any recommendations for replacement rubber feet? I ordered some ½ inch rubber
feet and dug out the deformed hard rubber on my M100 and found that these don’t
fit (maybe 3/8 would fit better?) and are way shorter than I would like. What
have you guys done?
And have any of you used taller feet in
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