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Memory upgrades, HDs, CPU cases

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From: NOLES #1
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1989 15:45
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I have seen several requests for information about memory upgrades, I
thought I would share this with y'all.  I received some neato junkmail
about a month ago from an outfit in Texas called Tech Specialties.  As
far as I can tell, they are an ST only group, and they print a damn nice
catalog.  Offered within are:

        1.  Various memory upgrades, seperated by different versions of
            ST models.
        2.  Clocks.
        3.  HD kits, in tower, monitor stand, and desktop style cases.
        4.  CPU cases, in various formats.
        5.  Misc. stuff, including a drop in upgrade for the Megafile HDs,
            SCSI adapter, floppys, and extended Keyboard cables of various
            lengths.

 In refference to number 4, these guys are offering an upgrade to 1040's and
520's in which you can get the motherboard and drive put into a METAL case,
similar in size to the Mega's (with more room for expansion), and put the
keyboard into another case, and connect the two, thus having a sexy two
piece computer (an alternative to getting a Mega, if you are so inclined).
The keyboard case is roughly the same size as a Mega's, and uses the
original keyboard from the 1040/520.  Pretty neat!

Another thing I liked was the info printed within the catalog.  They did a
good job explaining why they designed there stuff the way they did, and I
learned quite a bit about both memory boards and HD's from it.  There
(whoops)  Their address is:

      Tech Specialties
      909 Crosstimbers Street
      Houston, TX  77022
      Tel: (713) 691-4527/8  Fax:  (713) 691-7009

My catalog is dated 02-13-89, hope these guys are still around.  I heartiy
recommend getting this catalog, just the info it contains is worth a stamp.



Bob Marley

Disclaimer:  I am in no way connected with Tech Specialties.  I haven't
             even bought anything from them, but would damn sure like to!
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