With the rudementary operating system held in ROM, the Model 100 (and the improved model, named the Tandy 102) was ready to use immediately after sliding the power switch on, and work would be held ready when switched off, making it convenient to use for a few moments at a time. This speed made the Model 100/102 useful well after powerful—and slower-booting—laptop computers became common.
With the rudementary operating system held in ROM, the Model 100 (and the improved model, named the Tandy 102) was ready to use immediately after sliding the power switch on, and work would be held ready when switched off, making it convenient to use for a few moments at a time. This speed made the Model 100/102 useful well after powerful—and slower-booting—laptop computers became common.