Apologies for a mistake at 2:55! I mis-read my script and said 1992 instead of 1982, so totally my fault. Worse, I can't edit the video and re-upload without losing all the views and comments, sorry!
Omg this was my first computer, my aunt bought it on my behalf from WH Smiths. What I really wanted at the time was an Acorn Electron, but it was out of my price range back then. They accidentally gave her a 48k spectrum. When she realised the mistake, she returned it to the store and they swapped it for the Oric 1. I wrote my first Sprite routine on it, held in a DATA statement(hand assembled using gridded paper) and then called by locating the DATA in memory and POKING coordinates, but due to some bugs in the ROM, the moment I added any other BASIC code past about 10 lines, the assembly code would become corrupted. Needless to say, I rapidly got fed up with it's antics and misbehaving and got rid of it. The one impressive thing about it for the time was the AY sound chip, but I kind of wished my Aunt hadn't returned the spectrum.
Thanks for the laugh about the Spectrum! However without ever having got the Oric, that story would never have existed and it's a memory that's stuck with you :) I love the design and the keyboard is nice to use (short term...), but I've yet to stretch it's legs and hear what that AY chip can do yet!
Really enjoyed this video chap , wondered why they use a 7905 as that's negative 5v, found myself shouting at the TV "zero page is falling over" lol , remember as a kid seeing an original in a shop in my town running manic miner I think and remember thinking , that looks like a speccy with a better keyboard lol 😆
Hey Lee, I vaguely remember reading about the 7905 but not why it was chosen unfortunately. Sure someone reading these comments could assist! I never really saw them about round here, and while the keyboard does indeed feel better, the thin keys I recon will start to hurt the fingers after a while :(
Hi, great video. The power supply is a linear power supply, they give more voltage than rated if there is no current flowing (like in your case when measuring with a high impedance meter). The voltage will come down when sipping milli amps from it, coming down to the rated voltage at the rated current printed on it.
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, many systems don't show their 'true' voltage until under load, with the ZX Spectrum being one of the worst offenders generically. I've seen them up ove 14v!
I had an Oric Atmos after my ZX81 and I loved it! I learnt so much about BASIC, Forth and assembly language. As far as I could tell, there wasn’t many differences between the Oric 1 and the Atmos other than the keyboard of the Atmos being far better.
I was ZX81 to Spectrum and it's "dead-flesh" keys. Was still and awesome machine though :) From what I can tell, the keyboard changed as did the ROM to v1.1. There was a kit available back then too should you wish to add the updated ROM to an Oric-1, with a switch to flick between the two for certain games compatibility. However, the red and black look I think made the machine as it was just so different to most other machines!
Excellent video. I have a boxed 16K somewhere in the loft ... I remember waiting months for it to arrive! Perhaps it's time to see whether the mice have eaten it? 🙂
Go for it! The more of these older computers we keep running, the better in my books. It's also amazing the memories they bring back that you didn't expect!
i must say i enjoyed this vid so much i watched it twice. i love the way you show the entire process quickly, so i can pause at any stage and enjoy the progress at my leisure. i feel by finding you i have winkled some treasure from dross. for once the algorithm isn't showing me astrology or lunar landing denial vids, or similar stuff i despise, because it sounds a bit like science.
Thanks! I try to show everything to demonstrate there's no trickery involved, though some of the sped-up segments are purely to save time. I try and not go over 30m if I can help it! I know what you mean about the algorithm though. I keep getting weird and random things appearing too!
Nice, I have an Atmos that I scored and have never run, the odd video port has me caught as I don't have anything that can handle the combined sync signal. That and a complete lack of software....
Most of the retro TH-camrs I speak to, we all use the video leads made by Ian Priddey: www.retrocomputershack.com/ While not the cheapest, they are excellent quality, give a great picture and work via SCART cables direct to your TV. As for software, eBay is the usual go-to for genuine tapes, though prices have become expensive these days. An alternative is either something like the SVI-CAS I reviewed, however for use on the Oric only, try the Erebus: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174120579582 None of these links are sponsored.
Thanks! It's very quirky and I need to play around a bit more and see if I can find something that shows off the AY sound chip better. I recon it could have a lot more to give so to speak :)
Lovely video. I remember the Oric 1 and Atmos but had a Speccy so didn't pursue it. I did like the inclusion of an AY chip which put it ahead of the Spectrum in the sound department. That chiclet keyboard really hurts the fingers after a while! *Neckbeard Alert* @2:55 released in 1982, rather than 1992!
I had a suspicion the keyboard would hurt after a while. The danger of the small form factor forcing the use of narrow keys! As a Speccy owner too, I was never swayed to anything else as most of my friends had them too. And lol! The number of times I've listened to this while editing and completely missed the fact I said 1992 instead of 1982! Well spotted!!! Just a shame that unless I was a massive channel, I can't replace the video without losing everything - all commets, views etc :(
Mixed memories of the Oric-1. Nice enough looking system but a nightmare to program - a very weird graphics chip using serial attributes rather than the memory mapping of e.g. Spectrum / C64. Shame because Tangerine did some good stuff... the Microtan 65 was a geek's dream to play with.
I didn't get into programming until much later on and was using z80 assembler only (37 years ago!) so missed the fun of the Oric and Atmos. Never seen a Microtan 65 in the flesh though...
Thanks for the comment and favourable comment! It came together though would've liked the missing footage. Me, slowly getting to grips with my oscilloscope as only the third time using it properly!
TBH I had never seen one properly until I got this one. I really need to find something with better sound to hear what that chip can really do, so as an Oric user previously, anything you would recommend? Love the nick btw :-)
@@RetroKrazy well it's been almost 40 years since I used one - but I still have some Oric-1 programming books somewhere - I remember spending days/weeks programming graphics and sounds (and endless hours just playing with the built-in sounds, like ZAP). ah, back when I was young and had dreams....... :P
Agreed, and something I'll look at picking up in the future once I have some spare money. On this machine, I'm not sure there would be a huge heat difference in temperature between the RAM ICs - there was certainly no difference in them during the touch test at least.
Yeah, somethig for the future. I'm self-funded (at the moment, YT pays me nothing for all the videos I've uploaded) so until I have spare cash and a project that definitely needs one, it will unfortunately need to wait :(
Aaw, it was not too bad at the end with the video drop-outs. It is still well enoyable. I believe you, that all the recovery attempts were also an awful lot of work.
Thanks. It's amazine how much was recovered that originally I couldn't use at all. First half was fine but everything after fought me all the way. Glad you found it watchable though, much appreciated :)
my oric has very low speaker volume,the capacitor above sound chip has top missing showing insides also speaker joints look weak very little solder, this was my first ever computer I owned I've a sd reader box on mine so no more bad tape loading
It's not a difficult job to replace that capacitor and get it fully functional again! Though having a volume switch on the internal speaker would be nice as it can be quite loud in a quiet room :) Going to guess you have the Erebus as that seems to be the most common one! I went for the SVI-CAS as it works with so many more systems and allows full testing of the tape loading circuitry, though the direct SD Card reading systems and great for speed and convenience.
Thanks! If I hadn't managed to recover as much as I did, I'm not sure I would. Unfortunately I work full time and work on my dining room table, so I had to pack everything away for Christmas. I had nothing else recorded o it was do or die really. Such is life!
I had one given to me by my uncle who lived in the UK. I had an Atari 800XL, so I thought it was nice of him. It was busted from day one. The keys would stop working randomly after a little while. I had my dad look at it, being an Elec. Engineer, but he he no clue... Sad, but other than the bad keyboard, I liked it over all. I had no games or anything for the Oric. I had a game with like 100 BASIC games or something like that. Could never type them in, as the keyboard would slowly stop working. Any rough ideas what it could've been? I no longer have it, but would love to own one again for pure nostalgia!
I never owned 9ne until recently so it's still all new to me as well. I'm currently,on holiday and dont have access to the schematics, however if it slowly stopped working, there is possibly an IC that was failing. If left off for a bit and it started working again before slowly failing once more, that'd confirm it. I do all,of this for nostalgia to be honest. I saw these in the shops and I'm enjoying getting them and trying them now 😀
@@RetroKrazy It does start working again once turned off, and it cools down. I believe there is an FPGA core for MiSTer for the Oric, but I will attempt to pick up one. Likely be from the UK. No idea how to hook up a tape drive to it. Don't think it ever shipped with a proper OEM one. Could be wrong. Keep up the good work, love the Nostalgia!
If it was an AC output then the "VA" rating isn't the same as basic power in Watts, but for DC it's equivalent and is a figure often encountered on small plug-in power supplies
@@bazzaar1869 lol! Yeah, that! The clue is in VA=P ... so rearrange to give A doh! i thought just over an amp still seemed a little high. Principle is right even if my maths was wonky.
Correct, CTRL + C is the combination to break execution of a program. Also CTRL + T acts as caps lock to allow you to switch case. There are other combinations as well to invoke screen attributes such as double height characters etc.
Very much so! Especially if you consider that the later Atmos was just the same computer in a fancier case! Still to spend more time with this and I'm sure itll grow on me even more:)
Well spotted! Looking at the board, there isn't any screen printing next to the solder points denoting caps should be installed and there's no visible signs of reworking. I'm investigating forther and once I know more, I'll let you know!
Seems they weren't fitted at the factory, though it is possible to add them in. For me, this is how the machine left their factory so I won't be adding them. But that's just my opinion 🙂
I rarely use scripts as I like to find out what I'm dealing with as I go - it feels more 'real' to me that way. However with a new system I haven't covered before, I do a small script of info that I want to cover and ironically, I mis-read that and never noticed! Even after so long editing it, I never noticed! However, being a very small fish in the YT pond, I don't get the option to replace a video; just to delete it. That means I'd lose all the views and comments if I was to correct and re-upload to fix the mistake :( I did add it in the description though but shame on me for missing that in the first place! Most importantly, NEVER be sorry for correcting inaccuracy. You were polite and correct so thank you for taking the time to point it out :)
@@RetroKrazy thank you for taking the time to respond to me. i know you really knew when it was released, it was simply a slip of the tongue. TBH i was only demonstrating that I am a clever sod and I was paying attention!
The Oric community are great. Everyone has been so helpful , giving me hints and tips about how this works! Thanks for the tip there - it'll save me a lot of headache :D
Hey Graham, Yep, my mistake at 2:55 however unless I delete the video and re-upload (losing the views and comments), I can't correct it. I've posted in the description about this too :D
retro is a common noun. not a proper one. it shouldn't be capitalised. nice vid tho, and TBH i am often told i am an irritating pedant. so if i were you i'd ignore me.
@@RetroKrazy my pleasure. i enjoyed it. i remember walking into shops and seeing these boxes. around the time i got into computing, which was xmas 1982.
Oddly I don't remember seeing the Oric in shops. For me I remember the Ti99, VIC-20, MSX, Spectrum (obviously) and Jupiter Ace in James Thins, Edinburgh and John Menzies in Dunfermline. Wow, Thins is a store I haven't thought about in decades!
Apologies for a mistake at 2:55! I mis-read my script and said 1992 instead of 1982, so totally my fault. Worse, I can't edit the video and re-upload without losing all the views and comments, sorry!
My pet peve with TH-cam
Ha - was about to comment on this error, I hate people like me
Omg this was my first computer, my aunt bought it on my behalf from WH Smiths. What I really wanted at the time was an Acorn Electron, but it was out of my price range back then. They accidentally gave her a 48k spectrum. When she realised the mistake, she returned it to the store and they swapped it for the Oric 1. I wrote my first Sprite routine on it, held in a DATA statement(hand assembled using gridded paper) and then called by locating the DATA in memory and POKING coordinates, but due to some bugs in the ROM, the moment I added any other BASIC code past about 10 lines, the assembly code would become corrupted. Needless to say, I rapidly got fed up with it's antics and misbehaving and got rid of it. The one impressive thing about it for the time was the AY sound chip, but I kind of wished my Aunt hadn't returned the spectrum.
Thanks for the laugh about the Spectrum! However without ever having got the Oric, that story would never have existed and it's a memory that's stuck with you :)
I love the design and the keyboard is nice to use (short term...), but I've yet to stretch it's legs and hear what that AY chip can do yet!
Really enjoyed this video chap , wondered why they use a 7905 as that's negative 5v, found myself shouting at the TV "zero page is falling over" lol , remember as a kid seeing an original in a shop in my town running manic miner I think and remember thinking , that looks like a speccy with a better keyboard lol 😆
Hey Lee, I vaguely remember reading about the 7905 but not why it was chosen unfortunately. Sure someone reading these comments could assist!
I never really saw them about round here, and while the keyboard does indeed feel better, the thin keys I recon will start to hurt the fingers after a while :(
I was the proud owner of an Oric-1. Weird computer but enjoyable at the time.
It is, but I do like the keyboard. Works well with the form factor, though with how thin they are, did it not get sore on the fingers after a while?
Hi, great video. The power supply is a linear power supply, they give more voltage than rated if there is no current flowing (like in your case when measuring with a high impedance meter). The voltage will come down when sipping milli amps from it, coming down to the rated voltage at the rated current printed on it.
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah, many systems don't show their 'true' voltage until under load, with the ZX Spectrum being one of the worst offenders generically. I've seen them up ove 14v!
@@RetroKrazyWhat happens if you used a thyristor based, regulated power supply instead?
I had an Oric Atmos after my ZX81 and I loved it! I learnt so much about BASIC, Forth and assembly language. As far as I could tell, there wasn’t many differences between the Oric 1 and the Atmos other than the keyboard of the Atmos being far better.
I was ZX81 to Spectrum and it's "dead-flesh" keys. Was still and awesome machine though :)
From what I can tell, the keyboard changed as did the ROM to v1.1. There was a kit available back then too should you wish to add the updated ROM to an Oric-1, with a switch to flick between the two for certain games compatibility. However, the red and black look I think made the machine as it was just so different to most other machines!
Excellent video. I have a boxed 16K somewhere in the loft ... I remember waiting months for it to arrive! Perhaps it's time to see whether the mice have eaten it? 🙂
Go for it! The more of these older computers we keep running, the better in my books. It's also amazing the memories they bring back that you didn't expect!
You said the Oric case was spotless. That was when I found out that my screen is dirty. Interesting fault-finding video.
Thanks for the feedback and sorry for showing your screen was dirty! Glad to help though ;)
Nice video! Thanks!
You are more than welcome and thanks for watching!
i must say i enjoyed this vid so much i watched it twice. i love the way you show the entire process quickly, so i can pause at any stage and enjoy the progress at my leisure. i feel by finding you i have winkled some treasure from dross. for once the algorithm isn't showing me astrology or lunar landing denial vids, or similar stuff i despise, because it sounds a bit like science.
Thanks! I try to show everything to demonstrate there's no trickery involved, though some of the sped-up segments are purely to save time. I try and not go over 30m if I can help it!
I know what you mean about the algorithm though. I keep getting weird and random things appearing too!
Nice, I have an Atmos that I scored and have never run, the odd video port has me caught as I don't have anything that can handle the combined sync signal.
That and a complete lack of software....
Most of the retro TH-camrs I speak to, we all use the video leads made by Ian Priddey: www.retrocomputershack.com/ While not the cheapest, they are excellent quality, give a great picture and work via SCART cables direct to your TV.
As for software, eBay is the usual go-to for genuine tapes, though prices have become expensive these days. An alternative is either something like the SVI-CAS I reviewed, however for use on the Oric only, try the Erebus: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174120579582
None of these links are sponsored.
Never played with an original. Looks quite a interesting machine great video keep up the great work work :)
Thanks! It's very quirky and I need to play around a bit more and see if I can find something that shows off the AY sound chip better. I recon it could have a lot more to give so to speak :)
Lovely video. I remember the Oric 1 and Atmos but had a Speccy so didn't pursue it. I did like the inclusion of an AY chip which put it ahead of the Spectrum in the sound department. That chiclet keyboard really hurts the fingers after a while! *Neckbeard Alert* @2:55 released in 1982, rather than 1992!
I had a suspicion the keyboard would hurt after a while. The danger of the small form factor forcing the use of narrow keys! As a Speccy owner too, I was never swayed to anything else as most of my friends had them too.
And lol! The number of times I've listened to this while editing and completely missed the fact I said 1992 instead of 1982! Well spotted!!! Just a shame that unless I was a massive channel, I can't replace the video without losing everything - all commets, views etc :(
Yeah, awful keyboards, the spectrum was far more comfortable and you could type with speed once you got used to it.
You can superglue a small piece of solid wire onto the "plugs" and pull them right out without the destructive actions. ;)
Hadn't thought of that! Certainly less destructive than my method and will remember that if I come across another, thanks!
Mixed memories of the Oric-1. Nice enough looking system but a nightmare to program - a very weird graphics chip using serial attributes rather than the memory mapping of e.g. Spectrum / C64. Shame because Tangerine did some good stuff... the Microtan 65 was a geek's dream to play with.
I didn't get into programming until much later on and was using z80 assembler only (37 years ago!) so missed the fun of the Oric and Atmos. Never seen a Microtan 65 in the flesh though...
Nicely done. You made a great video even with lost footage. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for the comment and favourable comment! It came together though would've liked the missing footage. Me, slowly getting to grips with my oscilloscope as only the third time using it properly!
@RetroKrazy time and practice, and you learn to love the oscilloscope
ah, I miss my Oric-1 - it was my very first computer.
TBH I had never seen one properly until I got this one. I really need to find something with better sound to hear what that chip can really do, so as an Oric user previously, anything you would recommend?
Love the nick btw :-)
@@RetroKrazy well it's been almost 40 years since I used one - but I still have some Oric-1 programming books somewhere - I remember spending days/weeks programming graphics and sounds (and endless hours just playing with the built-in sounds, like ZAP). ah, back when I was young and had dreams.......
:P
@@i_am_not_a_pro_but_lets_try And when I had hair... 😆
it seems like some kind of FLIR camera might come in handy to find hot spots on the board
Agreed, and something I'll look at picking up in the future once I have some spare money. On this machine, I'm not sure there would be a huge heat difference in temperature between the RAM ICs - there was certainly no difference in them during the touch test at least.
I'm surprised you don't have a FLIR sensor to see any overheating.
Yeah, somethig for the future. I'm self-funded (at the moment, YT pays me nothing for all the videos I've uploaded) so until I have spare cash and a project that definitely needs one, it will unfortunately need to wait :(
Great job! You got there in the end =D
Thanks gadget! I need to get some more recorded so I have backups I could trip to though. The stress of trying to get this done was a nightmare :(
A friend had one of these, i painted it red
I loved the look of the Atmos with its red/black scheme so I can fully understand why you did :)
I made a really good job of it tbh, humbrol enamel spray ferrari red, and yes the atmos was a looker
@@RetroKrazy
Aaw, it was not too bad at the end with the video drop-outs. It is still well enoyable. I believe you, that all the recovery attempts were also an awful lot of work.
Thanks. It's amazine how much was recovered that originally I couldn't use at all. First half was fine but everything after fought me all the way.
Glad you found it watchable though, much appreciated :)
my oric has very low speaker volume,the capacitor above sound chip has top missing showing insides also speaker joints look weak very little solder, this was my first ever computer I owned I've a sd reader box on mine so no more bad tape loading
It's not a difficult job to replace that capacitor and get it fully functional again! Though having a volume switch on the internal speaker would be nice as it can be quite loud in a quiet room :)
Going to guess you have the Erebus as that seems to be the most common one! I went for the SVI-CAS as it works with so many more systems and allows full testing of the tape loading circuitry, though the direct SD Card reading systems and great for speed and convenience.
Kudos for publishing the video even though you lost much of the interesting footage!
Thanks! If I hadn't managed to recover as much as I did, I'm not sure I would. Unfortunately I work full time and work on my dining room table, so I had to pack everything away for Christmas. I had nothing else recorded o it was do or die really. Such is life!
I had one given to me by my uncle who lived in the UK. I had an Atari 800XL, so I thought it was nice of him. It was busted from day one. The keys would stop working randomly after a little while. I had my dad look at it, being an Elec. Engineer, but he he no clue... Sad, but other than the bad keyboard, I liked it over all. I had no games or anything for the Oric. I had a game with like 100 BASIC games or something like that. Could never type them in, as the keyboard would slowly stop working. Any rough ideas what it could've been? I no longer have it, but would love to own one again for pure nostalgia!
I never owned 9ne until recently so it's still all new to me as well. I'm currently,on holiday and dont have access to the schematics, however if it slowly stopped working, there is possibly an IC that was failing. If left off for a bit and it started working again before slowly failing once more, that'd confirm it.
I do all,of this for nostalgia to be honest. I saw these in the shops and I'm enjoying getting them and trying them now 😀
@@RetroKrazy It does start working again once turned off, and it cools down. I believe there is an FPGA core for MiSTer for the Oric, but I will attempt to pick up one. Likely be from the UK. No idea how to hook up a tape drive to it. Don't think it ever shipped with a proper OEM one. Could be wrong. Keep up the good work, love the Nostalgia!
It's quite hard when you loose data ... but still an enjoyable video as always! 👍
Thanks and glad it was still entertaining!
It says 9V dc and 5.4VA, not 5.4A
As it's DC you can consider the VA equivalent to W, so 5.4A
9V / 5.4VA = 1.7 A
Thanks! Being primarily a collector, I'm still learning so this type of feedback for me is invaluable! And 1.7A makes a lot more sense 😀
If it was an AC output then the "VA" rating isn't the same as basic power in Watts, but for DC it's equivalent and is a figure often encountered on small plug-in power supplies
5.4VA / 9V = 0.6A
@@bazzaar1869
lol!
Yeah, that!
The clue is in VA=P
... so rearrange to give A doh!
i thought just over an amp still seemed a little high.
Principle is right even if my maths was wonky.
Distant memory… Does CTRL+C not break the execution of a Basic program on the Oric?
Damn, I'll need to break out the Oric again and try that :D
Correct, CTRL + C is the combination to break execution of a program. Also CTRL + T acts as caps lock to allow you to switch case. There are other combinations as well to invoke screen attributes such as double height characters etc.
I'm sure this is covered in the original manual, however mine didn't come with one. Still trying to source one and thanks for the tip on CTRL + T !
@@RetroKrazy A PDF of the manual is on this link www.defence-force.org/computing/oric/library/lib_manual_oric/files/oric1manual.pdf
I think you should write
HIRES
CURSET 120,100,1
CIRCLE 99,1
TEXT
lol, sounds like one of these 'Yeah, clear your screen with CTRL-F4' comments - scared :D
The ORICS are a quirky little thing, aren't they?
Very much so! Especially if you consider that the later Atmos was just the same computer in a fancier case!
Still to spend more time with this and I'm sure itll grow on me even more:)
Aren't there two missing bypass caps under the RAMs as well?
Well spotted! Looking at the board, there isn't any screen printing next to the solder points denoting caps should be installed and there's no visible signs of reworking. I'm investigating forther and once I know more, I'll let you know!
Seems they weren't fitted at the factory, though it is possible to add them in. For me, this is how the machine left their factory so I won't be adding them. But that's just my opinion 🙂
2.55 "was released in September 1992". sorry my pedantry insists i mention the fact you got the decade wrong. again, i'm sorry.
I rarely use scripts as I like to find out what I'm dealing with as I go - it feels more 'real' to me that way. However with a new system I haven't covered before, I do a small script of info that I want to cover and ironically, I mis-read that and never noticed! Even after so long editing it, I never noticed!
However, being a very small fish in the YT pond, I don't get the option to replace a video; just to delete it. That means I'd lose all the views and comments if I was to correct and re-upload to fix the mistake :( I did add it in the description though but shame on me for missing that in the first place!
Most importantly, NEVER be sorry for correcting inaccuracy. You were polite and correct so thank you for taking the time to point it out :)
@@RetroKrazy thank you for taking the time to respond to me. i know you really knew when it was released, it was simply a slip of the tongue. TBH i was only demonstrating that I am a clever sod and I was paying attention!
@@KarldorisLambley Don't worry, if I make a mistake I'd rather know. Otherwise how can I learn?
Actually, quite a good design apart from that button. Has anyone mde a new rom where you can just use ctrl+c/escape/something else?
I agree, it is a nice design, bar that button. However it does turn out that CTRL + C as you suggest, does indeed break the program!
CTRL + C breaks out of a program :)
The Oric community are great. Everyone has been so helpful , giving me hints and tips about how this works! Thanks for the tip there - it'll save me a lot of headache :D
1992?
Hey Graham,
Yep, my mistake at 2:55 however unless I delete the video and re-upload (losing the views and comments), I can't correct it. I've posted in the description about this too :D
That's Ok. The Oric1 was my first computer. Still have a Oric Atmos with Floppy drive. @@RetroKrazy
@@grahamshaw5531 Still to get an Atmos and the drive, however with the price of them ATM, it may be a while!
retro is a common noun. not a proper one. it shouldn't be capitalised. nice vid tho, and TBH i am often told i am an irritating pedant. so if i were you i'd ignore me.
I have been known to be pedantic as well, so you're all good :) Thanks for watching and commenting though!
@@RetroKrazy my pleasure. i enjoyed it. i remember walking into shops and seeing these boxes. around the time i got into computing, which was xmas 1982.
Oddly I don't remember seeing the Oric in shops. For me I remember the Ti99, VIC-20, MSX, Spectrum (obviously) and Jupiter Ace in James Thins, Edinburgh and John Menzies in Dunfermline. Wow, Thins is a store I haven't thought about in decades!