Contemporary computers of BASE 64A
Manufacturer: Kaypro
CPU: Zilog Z80
The Kaypro 10 was one of the first computers to come with a hard drive as a standard component. It came with a 10-megabyte internal hard drive and a single DS/DD floppy disk drive.
CPU: Zilog Z80
The Kaypro 10 was one of the first computers to come with a hard drive as a standard component. It came with a 10-megabyte internal hard drive and a single DS/DD floppy disk drive.
Manufacturer: Philips
CPU: Zilog Z80A @ 3.56 MHz
Philips produced a few of its own computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but later adopted the MSX standard. This VG8020 was manufactured for Philips by Kyocera (in Japan).
CPU: Zilog Z80A @ 3.56 MHz
Philips produced a few of its own computers in the late 1970s and early 1980s, but later adopted the MSX standard. This VG8020 was manufactured for Philips by Kyocera (in Japan).
Manufacturer: Compaq
Launched: Jan 1983
CPU: Intel 8086
Innovations: It was the first computer that was 100% compatible with the IBM PC and was not manufactured by IBM, and it was also the first portable PC considered an economic success.
This computer, about the size of a suitcase, will be the progenitor of modern portable computers, an honor shared with the Osborne 1 (which used CP/M) and the Hyperion (although it used MS-DOS as its operating system, it was not fully compatible).
Launched: Jan 1983
CPU: Intel 8086
Innovations: It was the first computer that was 100% compatible with the IBM PC and was not manufactured by IBM, and it was also the first portable PC considered an economic success.
This computer, about the size of a suitcase, will be the progenitor of modern portable computers, an honor shared with the Osborne 1 (which used CP/M) and the Hyperion (although it used MS-DOS as its operating system, it was not fully compatible).
Manufacturer: Tandy
Launched: Apr 1983
CPU: Zilog Z80 @ 4 MHz
The Model 4 is fully compatible with Model III and CP/M application software. A diskless Model 4 (with 16 KB of RAM and Level II BASIC) cost $999.
Launched: Apr 1983
CPU: Zilog Z80 @ 4 MHz
The Model 4 is fully compatible with Model III and CP/M application software. A diskless Model 4 (with 16 KB of RAM and Level II BASIC) cost $999.
Manufacturer: Tandy
Launched: Oct 1983
CPU: Zilog Z80 @ 4 MHz
The Model 4P is a portable version introduced in September 1983 and discontinued in early 1985. It is functionally identical to the dual-drive desktop model but lacks the card-edge connector for two external floppy drives and the cassette tape interface. It has a slot for an internal modem card and could emulate a Model III.
Launched: Oct 1983
CPU: Zilog Z80 @ 4 MHz
The Model 4P is a portable version introduced in September 1983 and discontinued in early 1985. It is functionally identical to the dual-drive desktop model but lacks the card-edge connector for two external floppy drives and the cassette tape interface. It has a slot for an internal modem card and could emulate a Model III.
Manufacturer: Apple
Launched: Nov 1983
CPU: MOS Tecnology 6502 @ 2 MHz
The Apple III didn't comply with FCC regulations, so a new model had to be released.
It came with 256 KB of RAM as standard and a redesigned keyboard similar to the Apple IIe.
Launched: Nov 1983
CPU: MOS Tecnology 6502 @ 2 MHz
The Apple III didn't comply with FCC regulations, so a new model had to be released.
It came with 256 KB of RAM as standard and a redesigned keyboard similar to the Apple IIe.
Manufacturer: Atari
Launched: Dec 1983
CPU: MOS Technology 6502 @ 1.77 MHz
The 800XL was the best-selling model in Atari's 8-bit line.
Launched: Dec 1983
CPU: MOS Technology 6502 @ 1.77 MHz
The 800XL was the best-selling model in Atari's 8-bit line.
