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Manufacturer |
Coleco (US) |
Model |
Adam |
Date Launched |
August 1984 in UK, though anounced in Summer 1983. |
Price |
£700 approx. |
Microprocessor type |
Zilog Z80A @ 3.58 MHz |
ROM size |
32 kilobytes |
Standard RAM |
80 kilobytes |
Maximum RAM |
144 kilobytes |
Keyboard type |
Typewriter style with extra keys for wordprocessing. |
Supplied language |
SmartBASIC (loaded from tape). |
Text resolution |
36 characters per line in word-processing mode, 31 cpl in BASIC, and 24 lines. |
Graphics resolution |
256 x 192 pixels |
Colours available |
16 |
Sound |
3 channels |
Cassette load speed |
19200 baud. |
Dimensions (mm) |
476 x 364 x 105 (main unit) |
Special features |
Had a word processor built into the ROM and this was its default operating mode. |
Good points |
The Adam was a self-contained word processor. |
Bad points |
Being supplied with a printer and tape drive made the initial purchase price high. |
How successful? |
The Adam seemed uncertain whether it was meant to be a low cost business machine (primarily a word processor), or a home games machine with a word processor as a bonus. |
Comments |
The Adam was first launched in the UK in March 1984 as an upgrade for owners of the ColecoVision television game, and only later as a standalone computer. |
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