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This computer was an advanced clone of the Sinclair ZX Spectrum, manufactured by Miles Gordon Technology.
It was marketed under the names SAM Coupé and SAM Élite.
In Spain, it was distributed by LSB.

Technical specifications of computer SAM Coupé

Manufactured by: MGT
Launched: 1989
Discontinued: 1992
Manufactured in
CPU: Z80B @ 6MHz
Memory: 256 KB
Hard drive:
Operating system: Basic or SAMDOS

Unfortunately, it came onto the market just as 16-bit computers were becoming popular, which ultimately led to the company's bankruptcy.

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