This computer was very successful in Sweden. It was designed by Dataindustrier AB (DIAB) and manufactured by Luxor in Motala, Sweden.
One of the (in hindsight) biggest drawbacks of the ABC 80 was the powersupply, located in the monitor, that was a slightly modified TV-set. If you loose the monitor, it will be difficult to get the machine working.
One of the (in hindsight) biggest drawbacks of the ABC 80 was the powersupply, located in the monitor, that was a slightly modified TV-set. If you loose the monitor, it will be difficult to get the machine working.
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| System brief | |
|---|---|
| CPU | Z80, 3MHz |
| RAM | 16k expandable to 32k |
| ROM | 16k + 16k BASIC |
| Sound | Mono, SN76477 |
| Graphics | Text mode 40 x 24 monochrome Teletext, 78 x 75 block graphics |
| OS | ABC BASIC or ABC-DOS |
| Introduced | 1978 |
| Terminated | Mid 1980s |
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