TEZRO WANTED please

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TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby sgi4evah » Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:53 pm

Hey guys!

Been scouring the internet (Ebay, vintage hardware dealers, etc.) looking for a Tezro or Prism (desk-top) I can buy. Boy, it's HARD!
Feels like however many SGI made, they're GONE into some black hole... :(
I'm in Canada. Tried some leads here and abroad, but nothing solid. Dealers out of stock, semi-ruined units...

Not looking for a super-powerful one though - I've used these way back, and want to own one to preserve it simply out of nostalgia and love for the brand and models.
Since it's a collection item, I'm being picky with the looks. I am looking for one with plastics (case/enclosure) that are as pristine as possible.

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Any good leads?
This forum is truly my last hope. :Tezro: :PrismDT:
Thanks for reading!
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby jan-jaap » Fri Jan 05, 2018 12:26 am

sgi4evah wrote:looking for a Tezro or Prism (desk-top) [...] ### EDITED TO COMPLY WITH FORUM RULES ###.

The Prism doesn't run IRIX but Linux.
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To accentuate the special identity of the IRIS 4D/70, Silicon Graphics' designers selected a new color palette. The machine's coating blends dark grey, raspberry and beige colors into a pleasing harmony. (IRIS 4D/70 Superworkstation Technical Report)
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby Hakimoto » Fri Jan 05, 2018 10:09 am

Post(s) edited to comply with forum rules.

@sgi4evah: It says, at the top of the page, in red:

"Any posts concerning pirated software or offering to buy/sell/trade commercial software are subject to removal."

Your request pertains to the first aspect of the second case and as such I have edited it to remove said request.

PS: Sorry jj, had to edit your quoting him.
The Bandito wrote:In a few years, no doubt, you'll be able to buy a computer,
software and operating system that will match the capabilities
of your current Amiga at about the price you paid for the
Amiga way back when. But you can smile to yourself, knowing
that you were touching the future years before the rest of
the world. And that other computers and operating systems
will do with brute force what the Amiga did years before with
grace, elegance and style.


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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby sgi4evah » Fri Jan 05, 2018 3:24 pm

Ah! My apologies!
Wasn't aware of infringing on the particular forum rule.
My mentioning of IRIX was purely under the assumption that since all SGI systems had IRIX pre-installed from factory, it never crossed my mind that a refurbished system would be completely blank. (no OS installed)

Again, please forgive this forum newbie. :oops:
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby Hakimoto » Sat Jan 06, 2018 7:21 am

No worries, sgi4evah, please keep it in mind for the future. ;)
The Bandito wrote:In a few years, no doubt, you'll be able to buy a computer,
software and operating system that will match the capabilities
of your current Amiga at about the price you paid for the
Amiga way back when. But you can smile to yourself, knowing
that you were touching the future years before the rest of
the world. And that other computers and operating systems
will do with brute force what the Amiga did years before with
grace, elegance and style.


Eroteme.ch - my end of the internet...
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby GIJoe » Sat Jan 06, 2018 5:48 pm

if it's only intended as a collector's item wouldn't it make sense to go for something compact like an o2(+) instead? that can be put on a book shelf even. tezro ... well, you'll have to throw all the books away to make it fit. :p

besides, i'd expect the big chunky cases to scratch and break quite easily in transport
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby sgi4evah » Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:55 pm

Hey GIJoe, thanks for posting!
Yes, you’re very right. The Tezro is a beast. Big heavy bulky thing, instead of the little O2 toaster...
But the Tezro is the last SGI machine I got to use before that age ended, so it holds a little more special meaning.

I’ve been told by many how the heavier cases will tend to be a lot more damaged from (mis)handling... but, hey! I’ve seen others sold out around the internet in pretty darn good shape! Too bad I couldn’t get to them on time...
So, a fanboy can still have hopes! ;)

Thank you guys for this forum!
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Unread postby Raion-Fox » Mon Jan 08, 2018 7:37 am

Ask Mopar5150
:O3x02L: R16000 700MHz 8GB RAM kanna
:Octane: R12000 300MHz SI 896MB RAM yuuka
:Octane2: R12000A 400MHz V6 2.5GB RAM
:Tezro: Quad R16000 700MHz V12 8GB RAM murasaki
:Indy: (Acclaim) R4600 133MHz XL Graphics 32MB RAM
:Indy: (Challenge S) R4600 133MHz (MIPS III Build Server)

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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby sgi4evah » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:26 pm

@Raion-Fox: "Ask Mopar5150"
- I am not sure I follow... excuse my inexperience with forum ways.. What should I ask Mopar5150? :?:
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Unread postby Raion-Fox » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:47 pm

Okay, ask the user named Mopar5150 if he can help you source a Tezro. I posted in your wanted ad, where you solicited help finding a good Tezro. Mopar5150 is the best person to ask.
:O3x02L: R16000 700MHz 8GB RAM kanna
:Octane: R12000 300MHz SI 896MB RAM yuuka
:Octane2: R12000A 400MHz V6 2.5GB RAM
:Tezro: Quad R16000 700MHz V12 8GB RAM murasaki
:Indy: (Acclaim) R4600 133MHz XL Graphics 32MB RAM
:Indy: (Challenge S) R4600 133MHz (MIPS III Build Server)

I am probably posting from yangxiaolong, HP Z230 with Xeon E3-1230v3, 16GB RAM, GeForce 750ti, and running NetBSD and Windows 8.1 Embedded.
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby sgi4evah » Tue Jan 09, 2018 1:51 pm

Thought so.
Thanks for the tip Raion-Fox!
* if your forum signature lists your SGI collection, I salute you! - with perhaps a tiny bit of envy ;)
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Unread postby Raion-Fox » Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:16 pm

Don't be envious. It has taken years of spending money budgeting, lots of favors and a fair bit of haggling to build up what I have
:O3x02L: R16000 700MHz 8GB RAM kanna
:Octane: R12000 300MHz SI 896MB RAM yuuka
:Octane2: R12000A 400MHz V6 2.5GB RAM
:Tezro: Quad R16000 700MHz V12 8GB RAM murasaki
:Indy: (Acclaim) R4600 133MHz XL Graphics 32MB RAM
:Indy: (Challenge S) R4600 133MHz (MIPS III Build Server)

I am probably posting from yangxiaolong, HP Z230 with Xeon E3-1230v3, 16GB RAM, GeForce 750ti, and running NetBSD and Windows 8.1 Embedded.
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby sgi4evah » Wed Jan 10, 2018 6:45 pm

Oh I'm sure!
I was joking slightly but, yes: I can only imagine your dedication and organization over numerous years to build-up a collection like that.
Well-done! :)
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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby mopar5150 » Thu Jan 11, 2018 8:15 am

I don't have any "pretty" ones right now but I will ask around for you. :) Raion-Fox has my respect for how hard he works at getting and using these machines.
If the thing isn't on fire it's a software problem.

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Re: TEZRO WANTED please

Unread postby opcode » Fri Jan 19, 2018 7:32 am

I have been running my Tezro and the thing is just so loud. I swear I can deal with the Onyx2 noise better than the Tezro. It is so bad, I have pulled my dcd v12 Octane2 back out to use on my desktop. Loud fans have never really bothered me before the Tezro.
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