A Superior Alternative to the Toshiba Libretto for DOS retrogaming! Portege 660.

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Ep 09: Explore why the Toshiba Portégé 660 CDT offers superior usability compared to a Libretto while still maintaining its compact size appeal. . Discover its features, performance, and why it's a must-have for vintage tech enthusiasts!
00:00 A Superior Alternative to the Toshiba Libretto for pure DOS retrograming
01:23 Specifications
02:00 RAM upgrade (EDO)
02:15 Ports and connectors
02:40 Ultrabay, Optical drive, etc
02:55 Hard drive installation
03:23 Power up, BIOS settings
04:23 Conventional memory
04:33 Setmul, 3D Bench, BENCHMARKS
05:18 Soundblaster setup
05:30 Docking station
06:23 Dune 2
06:53 Wolfenstein 3D
07:53 Wing Commander, Test drive 3, Ultima 7
09:22 GODS, Grand Prix, Quake
10:52 Windows 98 File transfers, Drivers
11:29 Conclusions and Score
A big shoutout to @iamcannon2608 for the Wayback Machine tip to obtain drivers for these computers!
#msdosgames #retrogaming #pcemulator

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@ryuquen 29 күн бұрын

omg this make me curl up and crying... my first laptop in 2001-2003 is a protege 620CT, it's a solid little laptop i enjoy every moment with it when it last.

@retrobecanes 28 күн бұрын

Such nostalgia with these little machines. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Cheers!

@pentiummmx2294 Ай бұрын

i did just get myself a Satellite Pro 480CDT, i hope hibernate and cmos batteries didn't burp all over the electronics under the plastic covers, but it appears to POST on the listing

@retrobecanes Ай бұрын

The 480 is a great laptop for DOS gaming! It checks the right boxes, MMX which allows for CPU branch prediction and pipeline tuning for those speed sensitive games., C&T graphics is great for full screen stretching, and also ISA Yamaha SA3 with OPL3!. Try finding a docking station PA2717U if you can. It will allow connection to an external MIDI module and a game controller. The 400 series is still fairly affordable and abundant, you may want a second donor unit - just in case. I have a couple 440CDT (133MMX) that I want to review soon.

@pentiummmx2294 29 күн бұрын

@@retrobecanes yeah, i have a ISA OPL3-SA3 and i compared it side by side with my Creative Labs Sound Blaster 32 CT3930 which has a YMF262 IC and they sound the same. even the DS-XG has a real OPL3 too. certain P3 toshibas had that DS-XG as well.

@ibm5155 21 күн бұрын

I'd say ibm thinkpad 235 is far superior to Toshiba Librettom more because it doesn't need any adaptors to use the basic functions from it.

@retrobecanes 21 күн бұрын

Yeah indeed. They were also available as Ricoh Bajio. These small form factors are so rare and expensive these days. At this rate, they are best left as collectors.

@xuchao9098 Ай бұрын

I have this Portege 660, the cpu fan is too loud.

@retrobecanes Ай бұрын

It's due to being equipped with such a tiny fan. Luckily many earlier DOS games don't need that much CPU power and run fine in low power mode. Thanks for watching!

@xuchao9098 Ай бұрын

@@retrobecanes IBM 365xd ,IBM 560/560e,you are welcome.

@Atr3ju Ай бұрын

I am still of the opinion that a standard computer is better because it has a port (gameport) to support controllers.

@retrobecanes Ай бұрын

Hey there, thanks for joining in and sharing your thoughts. Desktop computers are undoubtedly top-notch, offering versatility with expansion ports for enhanced components like sound cards, graphics cards, HDDs, optical drives, choice of keyboard and mouse. But, let's face it, prices have been soaring lately, especially for those reliant on online hardware sources. Building a Pentium desktop setup can easily surpass $100 once you factor in peripherals like keyboard, and monitor. Plus, they eat up a lot of space, and finding a single system that natively covers all gaming eras without emulation is nearly impossible, leading to the need for multiple setups. That's where laptops come into play. You can snag a fully functional one for around $50, allowing you to assemble, let's say, three units to cater to various gaming eras. Be sure to check out the other episodes; I hope you'll enjoy them!

@Atr3ju Ай бұрын

@@retrobecanes Check out my episode “krotki test 104” in my channel I have one PC to three systems (DOS, Win98 & WinXP) with native devices without having three separate pc's. 1 motherboard 1 processor 1 sound card 1 graphics card 3 separate disks in 1 PC

@retrobecanes 24 күн бұрын

Hi, I watched your video and loved the setup! Here in the States, these parts are getting pretty pricey. I'm estimating around $100-$150, unless you're lucky enough to be near recycling centers. I prefer AMDs for retro gaming, especially the K7-2+ or K7-3 since their multipliers are unlocked. I haven't had a chance to try the Athlon XP yet. Thanks for the video-I'll definitely be looking into this CPU more.

@gdelappa3 Ай бұрын

For IDE PATA, I do not quite understand the need to still promote Compact Flash from all these retro channels. I have never used ANY in my retro PCs, ZERO, NADA, since the beginning of time. You have so many better options than Compact Flash; Compact Flash or SD card adapters are way too slow. Better use a silent 7200rpm PATA DE HDD, any SATA-TO-IDE PATA adapter with an included mini SATA SSD, or any mini industrial PATA IDE SSD (4GB up to 16GB).

@retrobecanes Ай бұрын

Hello, thanks for tuning in and for dropping a comment. SATA SSDs definitely offer superior performance. However, speaking for myself, CFs or SDs are much more practical for frequent file transfers from different machines with a card reader. When it comes to classic gaming in a pure MS-DOS environment, a slow CPU is actually good and I have to find various tricks to lower performance that unavoidably impacts IDE performance, somewhat negating the benefits of SSDs. It is a whole different ball game though for Windows 98 and XP retrogaming. I'm all about finding the fastest machine as long as it still has full driver support.

@ibm5155 21 күн бұрын

CF is a good option because it's 100% compatible with IDE so you dont need any complex adapter. I also like the cf to sd card adapters or just PATA IDE to SD Card adapters since its easy to transfer data between old and new devices, plus the speed is kinda good if you have a fast SD Card

@alakani 21 күн бұрын

IDE is 133MB/s max, lots of CF and SD cards can do that

@MistahMatzah 20 күн бұрын

@@alakani Not this old timer, 16.6mbps maximum. It's only an EIDE interface. Basically any modern CF card will be able to saturate that bus.

@hh7426 17 күн бұрын

@@ibm5155CF isn’t always ideal because some computers don’t support removable CF cards, and switching them to fixed disk mode can be hars or even impossible. Using an SD card is much more consistent