Ikrananka Posted February 13, 2021 Share Posted February 13, 2021 I was initially quite excited to come across this YouTube video titled "The Story of the ColecoVision". While I was pleased that the person making the video recognised how good the ColecoVision was (and still is) but he unfortunately perpetuated quite a few inaccuracies and myths as well. So, rather a hit and miss video but nice to see anyway. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 That was a waist of 13:42 of my life! As the old saying goes, "Ignorance is bliss". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 1 hour ago, NIAD said: That was a waist of 13:42 of my life! As the old saying goes, "Ignorance is bliss". It takes 13:42 minutes to run around your waist? Man, you need to go on a diet, STAT! 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 12 hours ago, Pixelboy said: It takes 13:42 minutes to run around your waist? Man, you need to go on a diet, STAT! Damn iPhone’s with all their smart features. Ultimately who is the dummy in this case.... ME!!! WASTE.... WASTE.... WASTE. Just testing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikrananka Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 I certainly agree that it was indeed a waste ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youki Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 yes, waste of time , everybody knows that the ADAM is the worst computer in the world..... ? .. I run.... I'm far.. far... far.. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serguei2 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 58 minutes ago, youki said: yes, waste of time , everybody knows that the ADAM is the worst computer in the world..... ? .. I run.... I'm far.. far... far.. ? Is Coleco Adam that bad? I'm aware cassette basic can be erased accidently, but after that, ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youki Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Personally i don't think. It is a very good computer for its time but It had reliability problems.:( But it is what the video said. I would love to be able to have one back in time , but i had to sell my coleco to buy a commodore 64. could not afford the Adam :(.. now, i know the C64 was the best choice i could do , but back in time i really wanted an ADAM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIAD Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 4 hours ago, Serguei2 said: Is Coleco Adam that bad? I'm aware cassette basic can be erased accidently, but after that, ... Far, far from it. The biggest hangups with the system were the initial roll out defects and numerous mistakes in the owner's manuals that were cleaned up in short order by the end of 1983. A lot, and I do mean a lot, of the systems that were returned as defective were due to first time computer user error and should I say lack of understanding. I also seem to recall IBM experienced a world of issues with the roll out of the PCjr., but for some reason it's just not as talked about as the ADAM. What it all boils down to is the lack of support for the ADAM from 3rd Party companies and then Coleco dropping support after only 14 months on the retail market. What you have in the ADAM is basically the precursor (perhaps even comparable) to the MSX1 line of computers, but without the tremendous support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serguei2 Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 15 minutes ago, NIAD said: Far, far from it. The biggest hangups with the system were the initial roll out defects and numerous mistakes in the owner's manuals that were cleaned up in short order by the end of 1983. A lot, and I do mean a lot, of the systems that were returned as defective were due to first time computer user error and should I say lack of understanding. I also seem to recall IBM experienced a world of issues with the roll out of the PCjr., but for some reason it's just not as talked about as the ADAM. What it all boils down to is the lack of support for the ADAM from 3rd Party companies and then Coleco dropping support after only 14 months on the retail market. What you have in the ADAM is basically the precursor (perhaps even comparable) to the MSX1 line of computers, but without the tremendous support. I bought a PCjr in 1986 and I never noted there are issues as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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