Philips VG5000
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| Developer | Philips |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Radiotechnique (RTS) |
| Type | Home computer |
| Generation | 8-bit |
| Release date | France: 1 October 1984 |
| Retail availability | 1984-1986 |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Media | Cassette tape |
| Operating system | VG5000 BASIC |
| CPU | Z80 4 MHz |
| Memory | 24 KB RAM, 18KB ROM |
The VG5000μ is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans by Radiotechnique (RTS)[1] and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.[2] Production ended in 1986.[3]
Specifications
- Zilog Z80 4 MHz processor;
- ROM: 18KB containing the VG5000 BASIC, derived from Microsoft Basic 80 ;
- RAM: 24KB, including 8KB reserved for display;
- Video processor: SGS Thomson EF9345, allowing display of 8 x 10 pixels characters in eight colors;
- Graphics: 160 x 250 in 4 colors (4 x 10 pixel characters);
- 1 voice over 5 octaves
- Built-in keyboard 63 keys AZERTY with keyboard shortcut to Basic instructions;
- Connector for the cassette player (1200/2400 baud);
- SCART connector;
- BUS connector 2x25 dots.
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