I have a 71B and I have been reading and seeing references to the ROM versions on this machine. What I keep seeing is ROM version 1BBBB.
My 71B returns a ROM version 2CDCC. Seems like a big jump to me in ROM versions?
Some history. I picked this machine up at a ham-fest. It is a late '89 model. The hpdata base says that the 71B was discontinued in '88. But the museum here says '89.
What I am wondering here is if HP had a contract that they had to complete after they stopped selling to consumers?? Just a guess. Also I'm poking in the dark here. Maybe these units were some kind of special unit that the contract required. What are the differences?
If anybody knows some history of this machine I'd appreciate some more info on the ROM versions for the 71B
Thanks,
Chris