Dick Smith VZ200
The Dick Smith VZ-200 and VZ-300 were very popular in Australia and New Zealand from 1983 to 1990. The VZ200 was the same model as the VTech Laser 200.
Despite of its poor chicklet keyboard and short RAM space, users could find hundreds of programs from local magazines, Dick Smith store or from several very active VZ user clubs.
Several peripherals and add-on were quickly available, among them, a 16 KB RAM plug-in module, a tape recorder, a mouse, a Speech Synthesiser and later a floppy disc drive unit.
Several peripherals and add-on were quickly available, among them, a 16 KB RAM plug-in module, a tape recorder, a mouse, a Speech Synthesiser and later a floppy disc drive unit.
In conclusion, the Dick Smith VZ 200 offers a good investment for the first-time computer buyer. For around $300.00 you as the investor, get a complete up and running system from the Basic Interpreter to sound graphics and editing facilities. Many of the features found in this computer are only found in more expensive systems, and once these facilities have been mastered the system can be expanded with additional memory, a printer and joystick - to grow as you grow.
In all, the VZ 200 allows a beginner to learn all the fundamentals of computers, can be used as great family entertainment, and most importantly should not be too far out-side the household budget price range.
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| NAME | VZ200 |
| MANUFACTURER | Dick Smith |
| TYPE | Home Computer |
| ORIGIN | Australia |
| YEAR | 1982 |
| END OF PRODUCTION | Unknown |
| BUILT IN LANGUAGE | Microsoft BASIC |
| KEYBOARD | 45 rubber keys, Basic instructions and graphic symbols |
| CPU | Z80A |
| SPEED | 3.58 MHz |
| CO-PROCESSOR | Motorola 6847 (video processor) |
| RAM | 8 KB (6 KB for user, 2 KB for video) up to 24 KB |
| VRAM | 2 KB |
| ROM | 16 KB |
| TEXT MODES | 32 columns x 16 lines, 8 colors (Mode 0) |
| GRAPHIC MODES | 128 x 64 dots, 4 colors (Mode 1) |
| COLORS | 8 |
| SOUND | built-in piezzo speaker 1 voice, 2.5 octaves, 9 note lengths |
| SIZE / WEIGHT | 29 (W) x 17 (D) x 4 (H) cm / 800 gr |
| I/O PORTS | Tape-recorder (600 bauds), TV (RF modulator), Composite video, Memory expansion port, general expansion port |
| BUILT IN MEDIA | None |
| POWER SUPPLY | external AC adaptor 9V DC 800 mA |
| PERIPHERALS | 16 KB RAM plug-in module, tape recorder, |
| PRICE | AU$299 |
参考文献编辑本段回目录
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=979
