🔍The Book 888 is a replica 888 laptop with an 888 processor, combining the old and the new.
🛠️I attempt to repair the broken screen and get the machine working again.
💡The Book 888 features an OPL3 sound card, USB port, and various expansion options.
📺The machine has a translucent case, allowing us to see its internal components.
🎮With the machine working, I explore its performance and features, including the CGA display and the slow BIOS routines.
What is the Book 888?
—The Book 888 is a replica 888 laptop that combines the old 888 processor with modern components. It features various expansion options and a translucent case.
Did you manage to repair the broken screen?
—Yes, after initial failures, I was able to get the broken screen working again and explore the machine's features.
What are the key features of the Book 888?
—The Book 888 includes an OPL3 sound card, USB port, and options for expansion cards. It also has a translucent case that allows you to see its internal components.
How does the machine perform?
—The machine performs at regular 4.77 MHz speeds, but the BIOS routines introduce slowdowns, particularly when using the CGA display.
What did you learn from this experience?
—Through this journey of repair and exploration, I gained a deeper understanding of the Book 888's capabilities and limitations, as well as the challenges of working with vintage technology.
00:00Introduction to the Book 888 laptop and its broken screen.
03:58Initial attempts to fix the machine and the unexpected success of getting it working again.
08:11Exploration of the machine's features, including the OPL3 sound card, USB port, and expansion options.
11:23Comparing the performance of the Book 888 to an overclocked IBM PC Jr.
12:03Discovering the function keys and their effects on the machine.
