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look like the MSX he suffer from poor spectrum port with low res graphics and bad sound, far beyon its possibilities.

This was several years too late. At that time I was about to buy an Atari STE. But at least now we have the Spectrum Next as the logical continuation of the original ZX Spectrum.

It a lot like early Amiga software

got 2 of them in my collection

A totaly june if you can't be productive and only play...on dat... Wtf for upgrade? . For games.. ?...a junk...just drop him in garbage recycle shit

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I recall a mod at a user group meeting that seemed to double the speed. Anyone know anything about such a mod? The guy added a small board with some chips and jumper wires.

I live in Poland and in 1988 I bought an Atari 65XE with an XC12 tape recorder. In 1990 I already had an Amiga 500, so I didn't buy SAM Coupé. If it had appeared a few years earlier, it would have probably been a success, and in 1989 16-bit computers were already king.🎮🎮🕹🕹

I had the MGT 3.5in floppy for my speccy, excellent bit of kit. I lusted after the SAM Coupe, but by the time it was actually available (and I could afford it), the Amiga 500 was just a better option.

I love the design.

I saw this at a ZX Microfair and talked to either Miles or Gordon. Forgot which but he was very approachable and happy to chat. Very cool machine.

Did you daisy-chain the drives internally? The last shot of the back of your setup suggests so (as there are no serial/disk drive cables visible from the outside).

i think put a pi4 in there give it some turbo.

My first ever home computer! Takes me back.

Ahhhh! ... Wait, Sam Coupe. . . Brain recall says yes it existed, but no one outside of the press said anything about it. 80's flashback over. Amazing video, cannot believe how simple the mainboard layout is for this system. Know very little about it, shame it was not more widely known. Looks like an excellent system, with the obligatory odd keyboard layout especially on that righthand side. Looks intriguing.

Lack of hardware graphics acceleration meant it was never gonna be taken seriously in 1989. Single and flip screen games were pretty passe by this point, and "smooth scrolling" like a Spectrum game would get you laughed out of the room. Most kids would've rather opted for the cost reduced C64 because they'd take proper smooth scrolling over screen tearing and 8 pixels at a time or low framerate, which would be regarded as pure jank. That's if they didn't opt for a Sega Master System.

Fascinating video. I read all about the Sam Coupe in your sinclair magazine way back when. I don't mean to criticise, but I think you might be using that rust converter wrong. If you read the instructions, it says that you apply the rust converter to the rusty metal, and you can then paint it after x time (this varies depending on brand). You didn't show any further painting of the rusted part after you applied the rust converter - that means your treated metal will not have anything on it to prevent it rusting in future (and it will). You need something to paint it with, even if only clear nail varnish, after the rust converter has done its job. Ask me how I know 😊 Keep making content like this. Loved it.

"carefully removing the original rom" the original rom:

You lucky lucky lucky ba.......... I'd have given anything to have a Sam, except about up to a grand or so as they come up on Ebay!! :) Thanks.

You missed answering the obvious questions: who is Sam, and I get Coupé in relation to a car but what have to do with a home computer?

You are not supposed to freeze these connectors ;) just give them a decent air blow with a can held upwards. Anyways thumbs up and a sub from me.

I thought the Sam Coupe was actually vapourware. I didn't know any were actually produced.

I remember feeling let down on release after hearing about it being the "16bit Spectrum we've all waited for" or something like that. Only to find it wasn't that at all. It looks nice though. :)

Nice video. Unfortunately the Same was about 4 years to late to market.

Wow, I've never seen this kit before 😮

Have never even heard of this thing before! I missed out on a lot of really cool bits being on this side of the pond. Thanks for creating and sharing, I learned about new things today!!

Case construction remainds me Elwro Junior 803... Nice video but I wanted more info about Sam features, graphic modes etc.

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I didn't know about this computer. It looks really cool. And it has quite a lot of potential, from what you can see.

When i frist saw this as a kid , I thought this was the most strangest uglyest, pointless computer I ever come across.

I can remember the magazines of the day raving about this machine, which I surprised that Amstrad apparently no objection to. Sadly, I'd been an Amiga owner for more than a year by then. Too little, too late. Great to see it explored so thoroughly here. 🙂

Saw it once once or twice on TGM . Never saw one for real ...guess It never made past Dover😅.

The expandability of this was bloody amazing. The built in functionality (as simple as dedicated reset AND break buttons) was/is class.

I don't know why you replaced that membarne for the keyboard - you only use 3/4 of the keyboard on the left side anyway

I remember the launch of the Sam Coupe. I went to one of the road shows that MGT was doing around the UK, and did speak to Alan Miles and Bruce Gordon in a hotel in Thornbury, where they were having the event. Didn't buy one though, as I'd already bought an Amiga 500 previously. At the time I couldn't see much future in the Coupe, given it was 8-bit and only compatible with 48k ZX Spectrum software. I knew of MGT previously in 80s, because I had one of their Disciple disk drives on my Speccy.

Was the Aquarius capable of doing software sprites?

God that is just a beautiful design. wish they still made computers like this.

Super interesting video but have you used AI for voice over? Really throws it off. If not, you must have a hell of a time passing capchas

You should have chapters. I want the review but not the repair and part replacing.

Theres an 8mhz enterprise running amiga mods

What ram rom does trinity have?

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It was a suprise to see windows being used by such a creative channel :)

I remember the Sam Coupé when it came out and thinking it looked like they had fitted the keyboard onto the bottom of the case😄

Hi Everyone. This time Retro Relix reviews the 1989 SAM Coupé, we replace some faulty parts and tests some new modern mods. Enjoy, Mark.

WHAT?! The TI-99/4As were actually assembled/made in Italy? 😳😳😳 That's a first. Usually anything electronics is assembled/made in an Asian Country, especially back in the 70s and 80s.

The orange VIC20 and the lime green Amiga look great! :)

It is a nice rare configuration but am I the only one whose OCD is disturbed by the use of radial capacitors in the place of axials and the square rubber feet on the circular space on keyboard? And please fix that ugly solder blob at 10:47. It looks exactly like the "bad examples" that they show technicians at school how not to solder.

Retro Brighton is not something I've ever done before and I'm kind of interested in doing a little bit , giving it a go. It's always good to see the original colour of the unit when you remove the badge , as you can see the difference between what the sun has hit & not hit I suppose it's a good guide to get the right amount of retro Brighton... I must admit when I see people use one of those electric screwdrivers it's always temps me to get one myself 😂 put knowing me I'll probably put the button in the wrong direction and over tighten a screw I'm trying to take out 😂😂😂 enjoyed the video thanks for sharing

Is the keyboard as nicotine-coloured in real life as it is on screen? This seems to be a product for somebody who wants to feel like they own one of those funky IBM 5050 compatibles without the crazy price tag and keep using their old software.