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Hi everybody, my name is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3638598/ Jonathan Erskine-Nartey]. I was born in 1980 and live in London, UK. My first computer was Amstrad CPC 464 with CTM 644 Colour Monitor in 1986 - 6 years of age during that time. Here is my [https://www.facebook.com/jonathanen1/media_set?set=a.107643135244.195741.829885244&type=3 Computer collection] so far. You'll be very amazed with the amount of Amstrad CPC / PCW accessories that I've for my Amstrad CPC / PCW Series. | Hi everybody, my name is [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3638598/ Jonathan Erskine-Nartey]. I was born in 1980 and live in London, UK. My first computer was Amstrad CPC 464 with CTM 644 Colour Monitor in 1986 - 6 years of age during that time. Here is my [https://www.facebook.com/jonathanen1/media_set?set=a.107643135244.195741.829885244&type=3 Computer collection] so far. You'll be very amazed with the amount of Amstrad CPC / PCW accessories that I've for my Amstrad CPC / PCW Series. | ||
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| + | | Amstrad PCW 8256 || Dec 1991? || 512k RAM & external 3.5" B drive || Upgraded to PCW 8512 Spec | ||
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| + | | Sega Mega Drive ||08/05/1999 || Mega CD || - | ||
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| + | | Sega Mega Drive ||15/05/1999 || 2 control pads || - | ||
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| + | | Amstrad CPC 464 ||06/06/1999 || [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[ParaDOS]]) & 3.5" disc drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]] & no "READY" Signal || "[http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/docs/costdown.html Cost-Down]" version | ||
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| + | | Amstrad CPC 6128 || 06/12/1999 || Dk'tronics 256K Memory, [[Multiface II]] with '[[The Insider]]', Super Power ROM Card (no case) - [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Nirvana]], [[ParaDOS]], [[Protext]] & [[Utopia]], 3.5" Disc Drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead & 8bit Printer Port || "[http://cpctech.cpc-live.com/docs/costdown.html Cost-Down]" version | ||
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| + | | Super Nintendo Entertainment System || 09/12/1999 || 2 Official controllers, Nintendo Scope 6 light gun & 6 games (boxed), Super Gameboy Adaptor || - | ||
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| + | | Commodore 64 (Old Model) || 14/12/1999 || Data recorder, 1541 Disk Drive || - | ||
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| + | | Sega Game Gear || 14/12/1999 || TV Tuner, Sega Master System Game Gear Converter, FM Radio tuner, 2 official battery packs - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries, VidiTex Magnifier, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable, carrying cases || - | ||
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| + | | Nintendo Entertainment System || 12/01/2000 || 2 Nintendo Official controllers, Official Zapper Light Gun & Game Genie - Video Game Enhancer with Programming Manual & Codebook || - | ||
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| + | | Sega Mega Drive II || 12/01/2000 || Mega CD II (boxed), 2 control pads || - | ||
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| + | | Sega Master System II || 12/01/2000 || Alex Kidd in Miracle World game built-in, 2 official control pads & manual || - | ||
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| + | | Nintendo Game Boy || 01/02/2000 || Four Player Adapter, Game Link Cable || Original boxed | ||
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| + | |Sega Master System || 04/02/2000 ||Missile Defense 3-D game built-in, 2 x Control Pads, Light Phaser Gun & Sega 3-D Glasses || - | ||
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| + | |Amstrad PC 1512 HD10 ||06/05/2000 || None || Colour Monitor | ||
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| + | | Amstrad CPC 664 || 27/05/2000 || [[ParaDOS]] chip fitted, 3.5" drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], no "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, [[Amstrad SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer|SSA-1]] & [[Amstrad_Serial_Interface#Pace_serial_interface_.281986.29|Amstrad/Pace RS232]] || [[Amstrad GT64/GT65 Green Monitor|Amstrad GT65 Green Monitor]] | ||
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| + | | Amstrad CPC 464 ||17/06/2000 ||CPC 6128 OS/BASIC ROM Chip fitted, [[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack]] >> 256k, [[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] - [[Utopia]], [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Protext]], & [[ParaDOS]], [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[AMSDOS]]), 3.5" disc drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]], "READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector) || Upgraded to CPC 6128 spec | ||
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| + | | Amstrad CPC 464+ ||23/09/2000 ||Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter ([[Expansion_Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]),[[Dk'tronics_memory_expansion|DK'tronics 64K RAM pack]]- (SMD) version,[[Rombo_Rombox|Rombo ROMBOX]] - [[BCPL]], [[Maxam]], [[Protext]], [[RODOS]] & [[Utopia]], [[Amstrad_Disk_Drive|DDI-1]] ([[ParaDOS]]),3.5” Disc Drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]],"READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector), 2 x PD-1 Games paddle || Expanded to CPC 6128 Plus spec. | ||
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| + | | Amstrad CPC 6128+ || 10/12/2000 ||Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter - ([[Expansion_Converter|UK/DE Expansion Converter]]),[[KDS_Sideways_ROM_Board|KDS 6 socket Rombox]] with a free utility KDS ROM v4.88 (unused) - [[BCPL]], [[DosCopy]] by [[Face Hugger]] ([[DOS_Copy_Crime|DOS Copy/Crime 1.3]]), [[Maxam]], [[ParaDOS]], [[Protext]] & [[Utopia]],3.5” Disc Drive with [[Side Select Switch|side switch]],"READY" Signal,2 x PD-1 Games paddle, Amstrad CPC+ Series [[Multiface II]], [[Siren Software]] ([[KDS_Electronics|KDS Electronics]]) [[KDS_Electronics_Serial_Interface|CPC Serial Interface]] with COMMS PAK 5 Software on ROM Version 5.0 || [[Amstrad CM14 Colour Monitor]] | ||
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| − | + | |e-Machines (eTower 320) PC ||16/09/2001 || 512MB DRAM (even the manual incorrectly states the maxmium memory is 256MB???), Samsung SD-616 DVD-ROM Drive, TSSTcorp CD-RW / DVD Multi-Player Combo Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX 420 - 64MB PCI Graphics Card with TV-Out Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 200GB HD Model # GY200P0 with Multi-Boot Operating Systems Facility: Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise & Windows XP Professional SP2, Hauppauge! Model 681 WinTV camera bundle TV Card, Visioneer 4500 Flatbed Scanner, OnStream DP30 External Parallel Port Digital Tape Drive with 2 x ADR 30 GB Cartridges, 2 x Gravis GamePad PRO Pads & 10 / 100MB Network Card ||Self-upgraded!! | |
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| − | + | | Amstrad GX4000 ||13/04/2002 || 2 x PD-1 Games paddle ||"Games Console" | |
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| − | + | |Amstrad PCW 9512 ||13/04/2002 || 3.5" 706KB Floppy disc drive B (Teac FD-235HF), Amstrad CPS8256 (Centronics Parallel Schnitstelle) PCW Interface - RS232C Serial & Parallel Centronics Interface & LocoLink - File Transfer from PCW to PC ||This computer has modified fitted with a drive switch underneath the floppy drives, allowing to switch drives from 3.5" Floppy Drive B to 3" Floppy Drive A and 3" Drive A to Drive B and visa versa. | |
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| − | + | |Sony PlayStation ||23/04/2002 || 1 x Sony PS1 Official Multi-tap Adapter, 1 x Gamester 1MB, 3 x Joytech 1MB, 1 x Playstation 1MB & 12 x Various 1MB Memory Cards || No longer have the full original box due to water damage / moister from dampness in the loft | |
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| − | + | |Sony PlayStation 2 || 07/10/2002 ||5 (out of 7) x PS2 8MB Memory Cards, PS2 128MB Memory Card, PS2 Multi tap, SOCOM USB Headset, PS2 Memory Station (Card Reader), DEXXA USB Mouse, 2 x USB 16MB Flash Drives, Logitech NetPlay Controller, Maxtor 300GB HDD (using HD Loader software) physically connected via PS2 Network Adaptor - connected to Sky Broadband Unlimited 20MB - ready for online gaming!! ||I love this setup, fully loaded with accessories - 2nd Replacement from my previous PS2 has been STOLEN including my official 8MB PS2 memory card containing Gran Turismo 3 A Spec game save of 99.8%, only 2 more Time Trials to complete with all gold, no loses in races - 100% Race Win Ratio & George's WWF: SmackDown! Just Bring It! Game save with created character "George B" after my house got robbed on 21/07/2003 | |
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Revision as of 20:04, 10 November 2014
Hi everybody, my name is Jonathan Erskine-Nartey. I was born in 1980 and live in London, UK. My first computer was Amstrad CPC 464 with CTM 644 Colour Monitor in 1986 - 6 years of age during that time. Here is my Computer collection so far. You'll be very amazed with the amount of Amstrad CPC / PCW accessories that I've for my Amstrad CPC / PCW Series.
Currently owns the following working computers:
| Computer | Acquired | Extras | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amstrad PCW 8256 | Dec 1991? | 512k RAM & external 3.5" B drive | Upgraded to PCW 8512 Spec |
| Sega Mega Drive | 08/05/1999 | Mega CD | - |
| Sega Mega Drive | 15/05/1999 | 2 control pads | - |
| Amstrad CPC 464 | 06/06/1999 | DDI-1 (ParaDOS) & 3.5" disc drive with side switch & no "READY" Signal | "Cost-Down" version |
| Amstrad CPC 6128 | 06/12/1999 | Dk'tronics 256K Memory, Multiface II with 'The Insider', Super Power ROM Card (no case) - BCPL, Maxam, Nirvana, ParaDOS, Protext & Utopia, 3.5" Disc Drive with side switch, "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead & 8bit Printer Port | "Cost-Down" version |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System | 09/12/1999 | 2 Official controllers, Nintendo Scope 6 light gun & 6 games (boxed), Super Gameboy Adaptor | - |
| Commodore 64 (Old Model) | 14/12/1999 | Data recorder, 1541 Disk Drive | - |
| Sega Game Gear | 14/12/1999 | TV Tuner, Sega Master System Game Gear Converter, FM Radio tuner, 2 official battery packs - upgraded with 7.2v 2400mAh RC Batteries, VidiTex Magnifier, Sega Gear-to-Gear Cable, carrying cases | - |
| Nintendo Entertainment System | 12/01/2000 | 2 Nintendo Official controllers, Official Zapper Light Gun & Game Genie - Video Game Enhancer with Programming Manual & Codebook | - |
| Sega Mega Drive II | 12/01/2000 | Mega CD II (boxed), 2 control pads | - |
| Sega Master System II | 12/01/2000 | Alex Kidd in Miracle World game built-in, 2 official control pads & manual | - |
| Nintendo Game Boy | 01/02/2000 | Four Player Adapter, Game Link Cable | Original boxed |
| Sega Master System | 04/02/2000 | Missile Defense 3-D game built-in, 2 x Control Pads, Light Phaser Gun & Sega 3-D Glasses | - |
| Amstrad PC 1512 HD10 | 06/05/2000 | None | Colour Monitor |
| Amstrad CPC 664 | 27/05/2000 | ParaDOS chip fitted, 3.5" drive with side switch, no "READY" Signal, Data Recorder with lead, Cheetah 125+ Joystick, SSA-1 & Amstrad/Pace RS232 | Amstrad GT65 Green Monitor |
| Amstrad CPC 464 | 17/06/2000 | CPC 6128 OS/BASIC ROM Chip fitted, DK'tronics 64K RAM pack >> 256k, Rombo ROMBOX - Utopia, BCPL, Maxam, Protext, & ParaDOS, DDI-1 (AMSDOS), 3.5" disc drive with side switch, "READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector) | Upgraded to CPC 6128 spec |
| Amstrad CPC 464+ | 23/09/2000 | Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter (UK/DE Expansion Converter),DK'tronics 64K RAM pack- (SMD) version,Rombo ROMBOX - BCPL, Maxam, Protext, RODOS & Utopia, DDI-1 (ParaDOS),3.5” Disc Drive with side switch,"READY" Signal (34 way IDC Male connector), 2 x PD-1 Games paddle | Expanded to CPC 6128 Plus spec. |
| Amstrad CPC 6128+ | 10/12/2000 | Widget: Plus (Centronics) to Card Edge Converter - (UK/DE Expansion Converter),KDS 6 socket Rombox with a free utility KDS ROM v4.88 (unused) - BCPL, DosCopy by Face Hugger (DOS Copy/Crime 1.3), Maxam, ParaDOS, Protext & Utopia,3.5” Disc Drive with side switch,"READY" Signal,2 x PD-1 Games paddle, Amstrad CPC+ Series Multiface II, Siren Software (KDS Electronics) CPC Serial Interface with COMMS PAK 5 Software on ROM Version 5.0 | Amstrad CM14 Colour Monitor |
| e-Machines (eTower 320) PC | 16/09/2001 | 512MB DRAM (even the manual incorrectly states the maxmium memory is 256MB???), Samsung SD-616 DVD-ROM Drive, TSSTcorp CD-RW / DVD Multi-Player Combo Drive, NVIDIA GeForce 4 MX 420 - 64MB PCI Graphics Card with TV-Out Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 200GB HD Model # GY200P0 with Multi-Boot Operating Systems Facility: Windows 98SE, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server Enterprise & Windows XP Professional SP2, Hauppauge! Model 681 WinTV camera bundle TV Card, Visioneer 4500 Flatbed Scanner, OnStream DP30 External Parallel Port Digital Tape Drive with 2 x ADR 30 GB Cartridges, 2 x Gravis GamePad PRO Pads & 10 / 100MB Network Card | Self-upgraded!! |
| Amstrad GX4000 | 13/04/2002 | 2 x PD-1 Games paddle | "Games Console" |
| Amstrad PCW 9512 | 13/04/2002 | 3.5" 706KB Floppy disc drive B (Teac FD-235HF), Amstrad CPS8256 (Centronics Parallel Schnitstelle) PCW Interface - RS232C Serial & Parallel Centronics Interface & LocoLink - File Transfer from PCW to PC | This computer has modified fitted with a drive switch underneath the floppy drives, allowing to switch drives from 3.5" Floppy Drive B to 3" Floppy Drive A and 3" Drive A to Drive B and visa versa. |
| Sony PlayStation | 23/04/2002 | 1 x Sony PS1 Official Multi-tap Adapter, 1 x Gamester 1MB, 3 x Joytech 1MB, 1 x Playstation 1MB & 12 x Various 1MB Memory Cards | No longer have the full original box due to water damage / moister from dampness in the loft |
| Sony PlayStation 2 | 07/10/2002 | 5 (out of 7) x PS2 8MB Memory Cards, PS2 128MB Memory Card, PS2 Multi tap, SOCOM USB Headset, PS2 Memory Station (Card Reader), DEXXA USB Mouse, 2 x USB 16MB Flash Drives, Logitech NetPlay Controller, Maxtor 300GB HDD (using HD Loader software) physically connected via PS2 Network Adaptor - connected to Sky Broadband Unlimited 20MB - ready for online gaming!! | I love this setup, fully loaded with accessories - 2nd Replacement from my previous PS2 has been STOLEN including my official 8MB PS2 memory card containing Gran Turismo 3 A Spec game save of 99.8%, only 2 more Time Trials to complete with all gold, no loses in races - 100% Race Win Ratio & George's WWF: SmackDown! Just Bring It! Game save with created character "George B" after my house got robbed on 21/07/2003 |
| Amstrad PCW 16 | 04/10/2003 | None | - |
