Laser-50 "educational computer"

From: Sellam Ismail <dastar_at_ncal.verio.com>
Date: Sun Jun 27 20:16:05 1999

On Sun, 27 Jun 1999, Cameron Kaiser wrote:

> Landed a Laser-50 "educational computer" destined for the dustbin.
>
> Looks like an oversize Sharp-series Pocket Computer, and acts very
> similarly. Anyone ever heard of these beasts? It came with a manual but
> some of the keys aren't working on it.

Yes, I added one to my collection in 1997. Basically a simple little
computer with maybe 4K of memory and built-in BASIC. Made by Vtech
(Video Technology), the same guys that make all those educational toy
computers for kids, as well as the oft discussed Laser 128 (Apple //c
clone).

Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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