"Look! It's a computer--and it works!" nicely sums up what I love about this channel.

Your videos are dangerous. I don't need anymore old junk. But now I want an old PC

@armyguy3285

5 жыл бұрын

JHMBB2 true

Ahhh! I'm excited. I know nothing about PC's (besides what i've learned from your videos, thank you), but you manage to make me excited about all them PC related things. Good luck with all this, can't wait to see more updates on it.

@leonardohernandez9017

7 жыл бұрын

x2

@FedorSteeman

7 жыл бұрын

The guy's enthusiasm is certainly infectious! I hope you will learn a lot of stuff on this channel. :-)

@francesco6474

7 жыл бұрын

Jenna Newman your profile pic...

@jennabrutananadalewski412

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know my child. Are you gonna be da worm face?

@Fragenzeichenplatte

5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't seem like he made any more updates.

That monitor is sexy.

@televisionandcheese

7 жыл бұрын

That damn side IO is awesome.

@1blisslife

7 жыл бұрын

+television and cheese Righttt??? I agree!!!

@LorchVHS

5 жыл бұрын

In-case you need more reason to love it, the same monitor features in 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids'

@tomyyoung2624

4 жыл бұрын

YES U

I kinda like the cream and brown look of the computer and keyboard. The keyboard keys have a slight rounded look to them from what I can see, which is cool.

@graidstinHitlerRants

7 жыл бұрын

Me too, it looks like what would happen if Noctua made a computer in the 80's

@MrMortull

7 жыл бұрын

Are we sure the computer hasn't just yellowed?

@thomase13

7 жыл бұрын

Yes, it's a beautiful machine and setup! The cream and brown is much warmer and nicer than the rather boring beige common at the time! It looks like such a futuristic machine to me! (probably because it's from Japan). Compare this with an IBM PC and you'll see!

@sebastiann.8088

4 жыл бұрын

@@thomase13 PC-88 also has superior sound capabilities compared to the other computers at the time.

@sameash3153

3 жыл бұрын

Cream and brown are absolutely my favorite colors. My aesthetic.

This computer looks amazing. I LOVE how classy things looked back in the 80s

It's amazing that you got it working! Can't wait for the review! That tape deck was probably for the NEC PC-6001, the PC-88 (as far as I know at least) primarily used floppies for its data, but if it works with the original PC-8801 model then that will probably be a very nice way to get data to load on the system! I remember reading somewhere that the western version of the PC-88 was named the APC III, but it was indeed quite rare and I don't know of any software for that particular version of the system... I also remember reading that the NEC PC-8801 was released in 1982 as a budget home version of their 1980 NEC PC-8001 business computer, however the PC-88 actually out-performed the PC-80 in some (but not all) aspects, but that was not their first attempt at making a home computer, the previous year they've released the aforementioned PC-6001...

@Michirin9801

7 жыл бұрын

***** Well, I'm quite fascinated about obscure Japanese retro gaming, so I read a lot about it... There's an amazing article by Hardcore Gaming 101 on the subject, it's a must-read for anybody who's even slightly interested on old school Japanese computers!

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

The later PC-88 machines used floppies, but this one primarily used cassettes. This tape deck was indeed sold with the PC-6001 and also worked with the PC-8001, but the PC-8801 is completely compatible with it, which led to lots of its software being released on cassette :)

@Michirin9801

7 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews That sure explains a lot, it's the later PC-88 versions I'm most familiar with since, you know, that's where the games are >w>

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Hehe, yeah decent gaming I plan to get a mkIISR or one of the later variants. But this one is just so cool-looking and largely forgotten, even if the games kinda suck!

@Michirin9801

7 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews Make sure you get a V2 compatible model so that you can enjoy most good games on the system! Final Crisis is a must-have horizontal shooter that will only run on V2 mode, but you also gotta have Thexder and Silpheed, both of which run on V1 mode...

"It's a computer! And it works!" should be the tagline for LGR, and I mean that in a good way.

All of your videos are a treasure to behold. It's so fascinating to see some of this old stuff brought back to life.

You now LGR, I was born in 1994 so most of the things you cover aren't from my own childhood. But I still binge watch your stuff all the time. I don't what it is that I love about old computers. But you make such fantastic videos about them.

You can use a cassette adapter (fake tape) and hook the 3.5"mm jack to your android or whatever sound source to load games even when the belt is broken.

Thanks fer showing the thing. It made me smile. The monitor is one of the coolest I've seen. Can't wait for the proper review (of this and any other obscure/Japanese computers you might get your hands on!)

I love these old japanese computers. They have such nifty software.

Dude you just pasted the 400.000 subs! Congratulations, you really deserve this. You're video's are very educational and fun to watch! Keep it up!

I love the regular car reviews channel. Obviously Clint does as well since he made the brown reference.

Always nice seeing a piece of computer hardware out of the norm. Hope the restoration of the tape drive functionality goes well in addition to compatible software.

This is what the first Ys released on! And Ys Seven is out on PC now! I'm pretty glad Ys is returning to its PC roots lately.

Awesome! The condition of your machine seems great, a super discovery! This is nowadays a rare machine and was a dream machine for a kid like me in 80s... I think this PC is still fascinating.

Watching Clint getting excited over a new retro PC like a kid at Christmas is always a good time.

"Farts... hehehe! Isn't this neat?". Came for the tech... stayed for the farts.

It's been 7 years and we are still waiting for that review video...

I bought last week 2 pc8801 markII SR (integrated FM sound!❤️) And just found out this old video from you👍👍👍👍 congrats man i just love your work

Clint, your enthusiasm is infectious!

I have been "subscribed" to your channel for some time now and I can say that you are hardly "Lazy" with your reviews. Thanks for sharing!

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, and thanks for watching!

love you lgr, rewatching all of your content for like the 4th time. lol keep being amazing

The boyish excitement in your voice is infectious lol. Never stop, Clint. You're the man.

That's one of the best looking keyboards I've ever seen

Great video, love your excitement for the old tech. These last couple of months I've been so drawn back to my early years with computers, C64 with tape drive, my fav time was the middle nineties. Please keep this type of stuff coming, its fascinating.

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you've been enjoying! More to come :)

It never ceases to amaze me how you find these rare machines. :-)

I've always wanted to see one of these! Thanks for sharing, and I hope you get the opportunity to do a proper review at some point. I'd also be very interested to see the PC-98 series do its things too... that era of Japanese gaming had the most GORGEOUS pixel art.

Love checking out old PC-8801 game art. That monitor is awesome!

wow thats an amazing monitor! you could almost do an entire review on that alone lol

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

I really could, it's one of the most useful displays I own.

@TheMetalIsNeon

7 жыл бұрын

This monitor kinda looks like it has the same functionality as a Sony PVM, just made to look more like a home computer monitor, compared to a professional grade monitor. Something sweet you can do, is hook up some older systems without mods (the Genesis, the SNES, the Playstation, ETC.) through that analog RGB connector, and it will look stunning. A channel that goes by the name "My Life In Gaming" has a lot of information about what RGB is, and what it does for video quality.

@aserta

7 жыл бұрын

Lazy Game Reviews Please do, or at least make it a hearty segment for the desktop PC. It's a fascinating monitor.

your old computers collection is freaking awesome. keep up the good work! :)

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

it's pretty amazing how that monitor you found looks like it was made specifically for that kind of setup, even the colors seem to match

I just love this guy's love for old computers...

Beautifully ugly sums it up perfectly. It has such an amazing aesthetic! Also that monitor is truly unique, what a beast. Great to see this up and running, looking forward to seeing more from it!

oh that's fun. I'm an owner of a KV-1311CR myself, picked it up for $2.50 from the local thrift shop chain many years ago when CRT TVs were starting to go out. Mine needs to be professionally degaussed, however, because one of my siblings thought it'd be a splendid idea to place a neodymium against the tube. I'm told that Weller soldering irons are a good help for this, since they do produce their own inductive magnetic field. What I'm hoping to do is fix my tube issues to the point the damage isn't noticeable anymore and hopefully I'll have a usable 1311 again.

cant get enough of your hardware videos... just love em.. thanks

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying :)

I own a NEC 8001 computer that ran on the S-100 bus, with CPM operating system. It was equipped with a dual disk 5 1/4 disk drive, expansion box and color monitor. It also has the matching dot matrix printer, N-Basic DOS as well as Wordstar, and a very early Excel-like spreadsheet application. Those programs were office grade and quite expensive in the early 80s. I believe I also installed a 32k ram board in the expansion box with room for additional boards. Each box had it's own power supply and this setup was rather large compared to computers today. I also have all the manuals and a NEC

I think the whole setup looks fantastic !

There was a very common problem in this particular tape player, I used to have one back in the days and I even used it for my MSX also, anyway most likely you just need to spin the motor by your hand a few times while its off and then put the bottom shell back, and it should work fine I even remember I left the bottom shell unscrewed because of this problem, it was very common, thank you for sharing it brings back great memories.

5:34 The NEC-PC8801 "it will print farts, for ever, wich is wonderful" xDD

Makes me appreciate being from that Era. But also glad we are no longer this limited.

I cannot express enough how much I love those buttons on the Sony KV.

That Trinitron KV-1311CR looks amazing.

@RetroPCUser

4 ай бұрын

Definitely a sweet set/monitor.

That is gorgeous, glad to see it up and running for you! You sound like me when I finally get stuff to work :D

I'm looking forward to see that nice day when there is a new video about basically anything that is included on this video.

Love that design of the 8801 here, especially this Sony monitor and the keyboard makes it look unique and special. The computer's case itself rather reminds me of early desktop systems like the IBM Model 30.

I like the front-facing buttons on the front of the monitor. I was trying remember, during your last video, what I used to drool over for monitors, and you just reminded me that it was the Sony Trinitron, which seemed impervious to all the annoying problems that plagued early colour CRT monitors.

LGR - The only KZread channel that makes me moist every time i get a notification.

Looks beautifully retro and brown :D Love it!!

Regardless of performance and limitations, it's an outright beautiful setup.

Damn son, your collection is growing older and awesome! hope you get to show off some programs if you get the tape loader working.

It looks fantastic. Can't wait for the full review :)

That monitor is amazing looking.

Damn them oldschool Pcs really have you in awe in how much Technology has changed. Its just awesome to go back and look at these old rigs.

Wow nice Sony monitor/TV those are rather rare and expensive when you do find them! Thats also such a kick as keyboard. I love all the chunky brown plastic... Love the channel keep it up

OMG that monitor is SUPERB! Sony always made monitors I wanted it. Still does. I hope you manage to fix the tape player soon. Thank you for sharing.

That monitor looks really good with that pc!

Absolutely LOVE your Sony monitor!!!!!!

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Twinned with that monitor, this is just an effortlessly cool looking setup!

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I think so too! Almost like they were meant to be together.

@alxmac240

7 жыл бұрын

+Lazy Game Reviews definitely, so aesthetically pleasing with an air of cyberpunk/neo noir sprinkled on top.... pure hardware indulgence!

@alxmac240

7 жыл бұрын

+Lazy Game Reviews oh and dude, your channel continues to prove KZread can still be a great platform. Cheers for the vids man ^^

I like all the computers you collected over the years.

Fascinating. One day when I get a bigger place I'm gonna dedicate a room to things like this ("DOS machine" etc)

That's great that it's working! Hopefully you can get the data recorder working. And that is a cool monitor!

incredible excited to see the review!!

another great video, keep up the good work LGR

You make anything sound cool

Clint, this Trinitron monitor is actually a great fit aesthetically with your 8801. Plus it's a great little RGB monitor, I suggest that you keep it in this setup :)

Fun fact: NEC is still around today and they're mostly known for "Computer Solution" devices, which is a fancy word for expensive machines somewhere between Business and Supercomputer systems (starting at $8k). While they do still make home PCs (and even high end tablet computers), their primary consumer base is infostructure companies.

More firsts from your channel for me LGR. That Trinitron was my first personal television in about 2005. It was barely color but I played my PS2 on it and had fun.

@FinalBaton

6 жыл бұрын

Your lucky to have it. And it's a great monitor for use with ps2

Woow, i just LOOOVE the looks of that computer

I've always wanted a pc-98 or a pc-88 Good luck with this!

I seen video ports like that when I was doing video production on a lot of Sony gear back in the early 90s.

That's a nice little tv, I like it!

That monitor was a match made in heaven dude :)

Exploring new stuff sure is exciting, hm? I hope you will pick up a few more game-focused old Japanese PCs, Clint, hearing about them and the games *from you* would be great!

Ooooh, a hall effect based keyboard! I bet the board in it was made by Honeywell. Awesome to see one working!

amazing design!

Damn, such a beaultiful piece of computer

Its always interesting watching him have nerdgasms. I mean I have my own, but he just seems so much more excited.

Super cool! Progress! :D

What video cable type is that? I've been looking for one for my Tandy 1000 because I don't have the display and I'm broke to get a Tandy CRT.

Wow that's super interesting. I love learning about all the early PCs before GUIs were the norm

Damn i love the amazing retro-ness of this computer, its now my favourite in terms of aesthetic

@badmeme486

6 жыл бұрын

And the trinitron looks great with it

I really enjoy seeing these vintage computers; they are fascinating. By the way, I hope you get a hold of a Unisys Icon computer one day. They were all over the place when I was in elementary school and then faded into nothingness after they were retired by the Ontario government.

That's a beautiful monitor! :)

I look forward to what will come. Been looking at them a few years and the double tall pixels of it's graphics are unique to Japan mostly, the push to draw kanji on screen. Hard to find any English speaking fans of it but that is challenge on your part, RPGs are wordy so maybe stuff like Popful Mail, Star Trader, Silpheed, Battle Gorilla, Sorcerian, or XZR. Snatcher could be navigated with a walkthrough I guess. Can't wait. :D

@PuffyRainbowCloud

7 жыл бұрын

And if he gets an NEC PC-98 he can play Touhou!

Oohmf. Love how the keyboard sounds everytime you press it. CLACK CLACK CLACK

That monitor is perfect find :)

Loving the Sony KV-1311CR. We got one in 1986 to use with the RGB output of our IIgs and kept it around as a TV into the late 90s. Eventually it developed some kind of power issue (I think?) but it was an amazing monitor/TV.

i am happy you have this video! would you ever do a dedicated video to the NEC PC-9800 series?

Very classy design.

Pretty cool computer!

10 PRINT "BALLS" 20 GOTO 10

@PicturesqueGames

7 жыл бұрын

PRINT "Balls" PRINT "Of Steel" DO PLAY "O1 MS L16 F# A P16 B P8 F# B P16 O2 C# P8 O1 F# O2 C# P16 D P16 O1 F# P16 O2 L8 C# L16 O1 B A F# L5 E G P16 O1 L16 F# O1 E" LOOP UNTIL INKEY$ "" Gotta play first chords of grabbag in qbasic. :D

@niko1u426

6 жыл бұрын

Smoke Fumus does this work in regular basic? Dont want to pull my c64 Out just for Not working

@nmotschidontwannagivemyrea8932

6 жыл бұрын

10 GOTO 10 RUN

@qallincha

5 жыл бұрын

@@PicturesqueGames Sounds like Duke Nukem...

@sebastiann.8088

4 жыл бұрын

@@qallincha nah really?

rewatching 2020 :) this thing is sharp! :D

Wow!... that Sony monitor is friggin' AWESOME! :-) ..... nice score on the NEC, too

@FinalBaton

6 жыл бұрын

I'd love a video on the monitor alone ^_^

Thats pretty awesome, my dad used to have one of those when he was a kid, he had so many hours playing games like Ys and Xanadu, pretty sure I found an old polaroid photo of him playing them before

That monitor actually goes well with the computer, too!

@LGR

7 жыл бұрын

It really does! What a happy accident.

I like how some old computers open Basic almost immediately, from off to programming in a second.

That crt tv is amezing, it's a must have.