DM41X

[mfleming]

(01-22-2020 01:45 PM)Dave Britten Wrote:  I think if you dig into the ecosystem of ROM modules, I/O, synthetic/m-code programming, extended memory and time functions, and so on, there's probably more that the 41 can do that the 42 can't than vice versa. So it boils down to personal preference for which one's distinguishing features you prefer.

I'm going to hold off until production units have been out for a while and see what the keyboard reviews are like.

Your comment encapsulates some of the misgivings I have about the 41X. How does it go beyond the capabilities of a 41CL? Does the CPU have sufficient internal SRAM to implement four banks of 8 (preferably 12) I/O pages, plus extended memory? ALL of the register address space? Will there be a USB comm link to PyILPR to simulate external storage, printers, etc? That would be an enormous plus. Larger display - neat. USB drag & drop - neat. Pioneer shell & keyboard layout - hummm, so so. Not trying to harsh the vibe, but mark me skeptical until more feedback is available.

Looking forward to reading everyone's comments!