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Manufacturer |
|
Model |
Spectrum +2 |
Date Launched |
November 1986 |
Price |
£150 |
Microprocessor type |
Zilog Z80A @ 3.5 MHz |
ROM size |
32 kilobytes |
Standard RAM |
128 kilobytes |
Maximum RAM |
128 kilobytes |
Keyboard type |
Proper moving-key type |
Supplied language |
Selectable standard Sinclair BASIC (as used on Spectrum 48K) or extended Sinclair BASIC 128K, but modified slightly by Amstrad. |
Text resolution |
32 x 24 characters |
Graphics resolution |
256 x 192 pixels. |
Colours available |
8, each at two brightness levels |
Sound |
3 channels |
Cassette load speed |
1500 baud ? |
Dimensions (mm) |
440 x 175 x 55 |
Special features |
Featured a built-in cassette recorder. |
Good points |
A much better keyboard than any previous Sinclair computer. |
Bad points |
Still the by now almost 5-year-old Spectrum design underneath. |
How successful? |
Put new life into the old Spectrum design and sold well. |
Comments |
Amstrad bought out Sinclair's computer business in April 1986 and the Spectrum +2 was the first new product. In some ways it resembled a Spectrum 128 in a CPC 464 case. |
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