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The VG 5000 is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans (France) by Radiotechnique (RTS) and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.
 
The VG 5000 is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans (France) by Radiotechnique (RTS) and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.
  
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== Specifications ==
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*CPU: Zilog Z80A processor running at 4 MHz
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*RAM: 24KB, including 16KB of system memory (expandable to 48KB) and 8KB of dedicated memory for the video processor
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*ROM: 18KB, including 16KB containing the VG5000 BASIC (derived from Microsoft BASIC-80) and 2KB of character bitmaps built into the video processor
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*Video processor: SGS Thomson EF9345P
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*Graphics: semigraphics based on 8 × 10 pixel characters (equivalent to 320 × 250 pixels) in 8 colors
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*Sound: 1 voice, 5 octave range
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*Keyboard: Built-in 63 keys AZERTY keyboard with BASIC keywords
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*Ports: DIN5 cassette player connector (1200/2400 baud), DIN8 SCART connector
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*Expansion: 2×25 pins bus connector
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
  
 
*https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips_VG5000
 
*https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Philips_VG5000

Revision as of 12:54, 2 December 2024

The VG 5000 is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans (France) by Radiotechnique (RTS) and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.

Specifications

  • CPU: Zilog Z80A processor running at 4 MHz
  • RAM: 24KB, including 16KB of system memory (expandable to 48KB) and 8KB of dedicated memory for the video processor
  • ROM: 18KB, including 16KB containing the VG5000 BASIC (derived from Microsoft BASIC-80) and 2KB of character bitmaps built into the video processor
  • Video processor: SGS Thomson EF9345P
  • Graphics: semigraphics based on 8 × 10 pixel characters (equivalent to 320 × 250 pixels) in 8 colors
  • Sound: 1 voice, 5 octave range
  • Keyboard: Built-in 63 keys AZERTY keyboard with BASIC keywords
  • Ports: DIN5 cassette player connector (1200/2400 baud), DIN8 SCART connector
  • Expansion: 2×25 pins bus connector

Links