Kaypro BASIC

From: John R. Keys Jr. <jrkeys_at_concentric.net>
Date: Tue Dec 15 17:50:48 1998

yes have back in Houston here the spec's: Processor - F8, RAM 1 to 4k,
Display could drive a color tv and display 7 lines of 16 characters also
could operate it's spreaker, external 36-key KB, Data storage was either
cartridge pacs or cassette, production early 1978 and cost around $500 new.
John

> -----Original Message-----
> From: CLASSICCMP-owner_at_u.washington.edu
> [mailto:CLASSICCMP-owner_at_u.washington.edu]On Behalf Of cswiger
> Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 1998 8:45 AM
> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
> Subject: Kaypro BASIC
>
>
> Hi all:
> While looking thru surplus last weekend didn't find much,
> but 3 semi-interesting items:
>
> 1) Microsoft Basic referance manual for Kaypro, complete instructions
> for 8K, extended and disk basic, for 8080, 8085, and Z80 w/ CP/M.
> As the twig is bent so the tree inclines - you can see some destested
> qualities of MS in there, esp. the 'embrace and extend' philosophy,
> and the extensive product liability disclaimer while claiming to be
> high quality software at the same time. Got it at their usual buck
> a book price.
>
> 2) A PCJr. rom cart game from the "IBM Entertainment Division",
> in box w/ instructions, something about a Farmer, mouse and cheese.
> Probably pretty cheesy game but "IBM Entertainment" sounds like an
> oxymoron to me, priced at $4. Left it there.
>
> 3) Also a TI 700 silent writer.
>
> Anyone heard of a product called the "Video Brain" circa 77-78?
>
> Regards
> Chuck
> cswiger_at_widomaker.com
>
>
>
Received on Tue Dec 15 1998 - 17:50:48 GMT

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