Behr Bonz multicart is no longer available

eslapion · Post by **eslapion** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:45 am

Just an update!

Since announcing the end of the production for the Behr Bonz, only two units of the EPROM were sold.

Since the schematics is quite simple, I admit I expected to sell a few more.

StarshipUK · Post by **StarshipUK** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:05 pm

I think everyone was waiting for another batch to be made, which has not happend.

I know someone who can make these, and know of another 6 people who would like one, but apparently the EPROMS are now being limited?

English Invader · Post by **English Invader** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 4:59 pm

Is it worth buying a Behr Bonz if you already own a Mega Cart? What does it offer that the MC doesn't?

dragos · Post by **dragos** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:01 pm

From a practicality standpoint, probably not. From a I must have all the VIC goodies I can get, it sure is!

gklinger · Post by **gklinger** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:33 pm

It's probably worth getting one of eslapion's Ultimate Expanders too. Imagine a RAM expander with some additional built-in cartridges that you would have killed for in the 80's, that's the UE. Check out this review. They're quite affordable too:

eslapion wrote:VIC-20 Ultimate Expander:
- Base with 32k RAM and read-only switch -> 30$
- 8k size ROM option -> 5$ extra
- 2 x 4k size ROM options (in the same 8k region) -> 7$ extra

(Taken from eslapion's last price list posted at Lemon which you can find here.)

Not bad, eh? I wonder what a similar device would have cost back in 81-82. Probably a lot more than a VIC-20.

eslapion · Post by **eslapion** » Mon Sep 07, 2009 12:00 am

StarshipUK wrote:I think everyone was waiting for another batch to be made, which has not happend.

I know someone who can make these, and know of another 6 people who would like one, but apparently the EPROMS are now being limited?

If the demand is as high as you say, perhaps it is now time to get another batch done.

As for EPROMs being limited, there is no limit on the number of EPROMs you can order from me.

@GKlinger: Thanks for mentioning the Ultimate Expander

StarshipUK · Post by **StarshipUK** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:05 pm

eslapion wrote:
StarshipUK wrote:I think everyone was waiting for another batch to be made, which has not happend.

I know someone who can make these, and know of another 6 people who would like one, but apparently the EPROMS are now being limited?
If the demand is as high as you say, perhaps it is now time to get another batch done.

As for EPROMs being limited, there is no limit on the number of EPROMs you can order from me.

@GKlinger: Thanks for mentioning the Ultimate Expander

The demand thread is here:

http://retrocomputermuseum.co.uk/forum/ ... pic=1133.0

And here is the list so far of people here in the UK that would like one:

AndyRCM
Panther
marksmith34
StarshipUK
AndyT (PCB Board and EPROM only!)
1200xl
Blackpanther
Woody Cool

I am sure if you did a quick post on the Retro Gamer Magazine forum, you would find even more people that would love one of these!

eslapion · Post by **eslapion** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:49 pm

StarshipUK wrote:The demand thread is here:

http://retrocomputermuseum.co.uk/forum/ ... pic=1133.0

And here is the list so far of people here in the UK that would like one:

AndyRCM
Panther
marksmith34
StarshipUK
AndyT (PCB Board and EPROM only!)
1200xl
Blackpanther
Woody Cool

I am sure if you did a quick post on the Retro Gamer Magazine forum, you would find even more people that would love one of these!

Phu said:

Thats not a circuit diagram... its a board layout.

Obviously he forgot to check page 2!!!

dragos · Post by **dragos** » Tue Sep 22, 2009 9:02 am

I'd even be interested in one even though i have the mega cart

I have two of your expanders!

The proto-type i sold to someone at eccc last year. There were very interested in the contruction