Franklin Ace 1200
Franklin ACE 1200 (双 CPU: Z80 与 6502)
Like the ACE 1000 from wich it kept all its features, the Franklin ACE 1200 was completely compatible with the Apple II+.
It was equipped from factory line with a Z80 board, a floppy disk controller board, a 80 columns board and a serial / parallel board that gave it the ability to also run all the software for the CP/M operating system.
The box lid plugged the two floppy drives and the keyboard had typematic and lower case ability. The serial / parallel board experienced some compatibility flaws as printers connected to them weren't automaticaly recognized by Apple II management software.
Franklin machines ran FDOS - Franklin DOS, which was compatible with DOS 3 from Apple, but had a lot of cool features such as built-in RAM disk, disk caching, loadable device drivers, shortened commands, support for hard drives, etc.
In september 1983, Franklin lost a trial against Apple for counterfeiting ROM software from the Apple II and II+. Moreover the Apple IIe, launched a few time later with 2 special keys allowed to distinguish between true Apple and compatible machines. However, Franklin still produced Apple II and PC compatible computers (ACE-500, ACE-2000) for about two years before devoting them to pocket translators.
主要参数编辑本段回目录
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| NAME | ACE 1200 |
| MANUFACTURER | Franklin |
| TYPE | Home Computer |
| ORIGIN | U.S.A. |
| YEAR | 1983 |
| END OF PRODUCTION | 1984 |
| BUILT IN LANGUAGE | None |
| KEYBOARD | Full Stroke 71 keys |
| CPU | 6502 |
| SPEED | 1.022 mHz |
| CO-PROCESSOR | None |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| ROM | 16 KB |
| TEXT MODES | 40 x 24 |
| GRAPHIC MODES | 40 x 48 / 208 x 160 / 280 x 192 |
| COLORS | monochrome |
| SOUND | 1 voice - built-in speaker |
| SIZE / WEIGHT | 46 (W) x 50 (D) x 20.5 (H) cm. |
| I/O PORTS | Joystick, composite video, 8 Apple II compatible slots |
| BUILT IN MEDIA | 1 or 2 integrated 5.25 160 KB F.D. drives |
| OS | Apple II DOS (DOS-1) and CP/M |
| POWER SUPPLY | Built-in switching power supply unit |
| PERIPHERALS | Apple II extensions |
| PRICE | system+monitor = $1000.00 (1984, USA) |
Franklin 电脑公司产品列表 编辑本段回目录
Franklin ACE 100 Apple II 的翻版
Franklin ACE 1000 Apple IIe 的翻版
Franklin ACE 1200 (6502 as well as a Z80)
Franklin ACE 500 (65C02)
Franklin ACE 2000, 2100, 2200 (Apple IIe/IIc 的翻版) (65SC02)
详解编辑本段回目录
| Description | |
| Manufacturer | Franklin |
| Model | Ace 1200 |
| Date Announced | 1983 |
| Date Canceled | 1984 |
| Number Produced | Tens of thousands |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Price | $2,200 |
| Current Value | $25-$100 |
| Specifications | |
| Processor | MOS/Commodore 6502 |
| Speed | 1 MHz |
| RAM | 48K |
| ROM | 16K |
| Storage | 2 5.25" floppy drives |
| Expansion | 7 slots |
| Bus | Apple ][ compatible |
| Video | Built in video, various resolutions to 320x192x16 color. Composite monitor or RF Modulator to TV supported |
| I/O | Parallel, Serial |
| OS Options | Apple DOS, ProDOS, CP/M |
| Notes | The Ace 1200 was an upgrade to the Ace 1000 that came with built-in dual drives and the CP/M Softcard as standard features. |
| Related Items in Collection | Franklin Ace 1000, Apple II Plus, manuals, software, extra cards, keyboards and other items. |
| Related Items Wanted | Additional software |
This Ace 1200 in my collection was donated by Juan Soto. The machine suffered some fairly severe jarring during transit which knocked most of the boards out of their slots and even popped several chips out of their sockets. After disassembling the machine and reseating everything that was loose the machine booted up like a champ.
The documentation, software and an additional Ace 80 (Z80/CP/M card.)
参考文献编辑本段回目录
http://www.vintage-computer.com/franklinace1200.shtml
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=646
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=646
