Unboxing the unofficial Vega+ Box
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2024
- As we know the Vega+ was a utter mess, so many people lost hard cash. However, there is a few people out there that are making it possible to add to your collection a, "What might have been". This is one of those items. The Vega+ box.
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Hey Rod!
I just watched your video of your showcased Vega+ box and the shell of the device that was supposed to be, as designed by Rick Dickinson. It's such a shame that it didn't turn out as originally intended.
However, I must say that the way you presented it is truly honorable. It got my imagination running wild with possibilities! I couldn't help but envision a portable Spectrum, similar to Ben Heck's type, or even a reworked N-GO in Eagle CAD.
But you know what? Leaving it as it is, just for the sake of imagination and what it should have been, is also a captivating idea. It allows us to dream and explore the potential that could have been unlocked.
By the way, I also noticed that we share the same birth year, 1975, which adds an extra layer of connection and relatability to your content. It's always refreshing to find someone who has experienced similar cultural influences and milestones. Looking forward to continuing to follow your journey!
Keep up the great work, Rod! Your channel always sparks interesting discussions and ideas. Looking forward to your next video!
Cheers Mate
Matt,
Thanks for dropping a comment underneath. You're right it's a shame that the final Sinclair machine from the pen of Rick Dickinson never came to be. Unsure if you are interseted, but I interview Rick if you fancy a read - www.flickeringmyth.com/2016/08/interview-rick-dickinson-talks-about-designing-iconic-sinclair-machines/
I did see the Ben Heck's portable ZX Spectrum, I loved the keyboard element to it. I'm unsure if you've seen, but a company has created a ZX Touch. A truly portable Speccy. I do know at this moment (of typing) there's limited numbers in the UK, but I believe you can get them in Europe. They plan of increasing the UK numbers soon. That's available here if you've not seen it already - zx-touch.com/
Yes, I think most of us, being born around the same era, or in our case the same year. Have an appreciation for what we had, in the way of technology. It wasn't throw away, yearly updates - like todays - you bought it and kept it. Like my ZX81, still sits proudly on the shelf to my left right now.
Again, thanks for commenting and also thank you for the kind words here.
Have a grand day.
awesome...probably better than a real vega plus.
I'm positive it is. If memory serves it was a plain box and sticky tape. Do I could be wrong...there may not have been tape.
Can't believe I just watched an unboxing of a box 🙃 I'm starting to question my life choices 🤔
Hey! You weren't the guy unboxing a box and placing it in the Unboxing playlist section. How's that for life choices?
@@Villordsutch 🤣
I've got a Vega+ mock up. Can I buy this box too ?
If you speak to Paul McLarnon over on the WoS Facebook page I believe he has a couple left.
facebook.com/share/p/516w6vu71WqW4t8e/
@@Villordsutch Thanks for that. Shall check it out now
Can i still buy one of those?
If you speak to Paul McLarnon over on the WoS Facebook page I believe he has a couple left.
facebook.com/share/p/516w6vu71WqW4t8e/