GRiDCase 3
When the tough get going...
The GRiDCase 3 is, like most true GRiD machines, encased in a
Magnesium-Alloy shell that makes it nearly indestructable. Above the
keyboard are 4 ROM sockets, hidden neatly behind a metal coverplate.
Mine has only the MS-DOS ROM, but a GRiD-OS ROM was also available;
Applications may have been sold as well.
Mine did not come with a power supply, and at 16volts, it's not just a
matter of popping down to the local Radio Shack. Still, I have
verified that it is operational, but I just haven't gotten around to
picking up a wall-wart yet.
There is a docking station on its way to me, but I'm not 100% sure
it's for this model. If it is, however, it will solve the power
problem as well as (hopefully) allowing for some expansion.
All text and images are copyright © 1998-2002 Roger Sinasohn
Unauthorized use or duplication is strictly prohibited.
Front view, open
Another view, open
Side view
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Mfr: |
GRiD Systems
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Location: |
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Model: |
GRiDCase 3
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Processor: |
i8088
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Speed: |
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Op. Sys: |
MS-DOS, GRiD-OS
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Bits: |
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Internal: |
16
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Data: |
8
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RAM: |
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Min: |
512K
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Max: |
1MB
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ROM: |
Phoenix BIOS
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Input: |
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Display: |
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Storage: |
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Cassette: |
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Floppy Disk: |
720K 3.5"
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Hard Disk: |
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Ports: |
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Serial: |
1 DB-25M
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Parallel: |
1 DB-25F
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Keyboard: |
1 5-pin DIN
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Joystick: |
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Other: |
Dx-50F Bus Connector, RJ-11 Modem Jack, Video connector (not implemented on mine.)
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Expansion: |
Docking Station
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Introduced: |
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Discontinued: |
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Cost: |
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Physical: |
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Size: |
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Weight: |
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Power: |
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Voltage: |
16VDC
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Connector: |
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Polarity: |
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Peripherals: |
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Notes: |
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Black Magnesium-Alloy Case
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