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technabob.com - 3/27/2009

the 8-bit computer is back, ready to hack, and plays nes games to boot

— technabob.com — When you think of 8-bit computers, classics like the Atari 400/800, the Commodore 64 and the Apple... II probably come to mind. But there’s a new kid on the block that hopes to bring 8-bit computing back - this time for the hacker community.  ... (more) the 8-bit computer is back, ready to hack, and plays nes ...

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the 8-bit computer is back, ready to hack, and plays nes games to boot
technabob — ... So if you’re ready to get to brush up on your BASIC skills, or just want to play some Mario Brothers, you can find the 8-bit TV computer over at the MakerSHED for just $49.99 (USD). ...

The gaming computer you dreamed of in 1983
Boing Boing Gadgets — ... Therefore, in order to build our open-source developer community, we’re teaming up with Makershed.com to sell TV-computers to potential developers in the USA– and at the same time, raise money to support The Playpower Foundation. If there is enough demand for these in the USA, we may even be able to start shipping versions that can directly play old NES cartridges! (the current version requires a 72-pin to 60-pin converter, which is sold separately). Product Page [Makershed via technabob and playpower.org] ...

8 bit computer now available for all your homebrewing needs
Engadget — ... The above 8 bit computer -- which is intended as an educational tool in emerging markets, and has been available in China and India for a while now -- is finally for sale here in the good old US of A. This hackable little package, which boasts a 1Mhz 6502 chip, ...