Philips VG5000
The VG5000μ is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans by Radiotechnique (RTS)[1] and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.[1][2]
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| Developer | Philips |
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| Manufacturer | Radiotechnique (RTS) |
| Type | Home computer |
| Generation | 8-bit |
| Release date | France: 1 October 1984 |
| Lifespan | 1984-1986 |
| Introductory price | 1 590 F |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Media | Cassette tape |
| Operating system | VG5000 BASIC |
| CPU | Z80 4 MHz |
| Memory | 24 KB RAM, 18KB ROM |
Start up screen
Not compatible with any other machines, it offered Microsoft BASIC as the operating system upon boot. Graphic ability was limited to a semi-graphic symbol display, with the equivalent resolution of 320 x 250 in 8 colors. Aimed at schools,[3] it was unsuccessful and production ended in 1986.[4] There are about forty games available for the system.[5]
Specifications
- Zilog Z80 4 MHz processor
- RAM: 24KB, including 8KB reserved for display
- ROM: 18KB containing the VG5000 BASIC, derived from Microsoft Basic 80
- Video processor: SGS Thomson EF9345[6]
- Graphics: 320 × 250 in 8 colors (8 × 10 pixel characters)[7]
- 1 voice over 5 octaves
- Built-in keyboard 63 keys AZERTY with keyboard shortcut to BASIC instructions
- Connector for the cassette player (1200/2400 baud)
- SCART connector
- Bus connector 2×25 pins
References
- "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com.
- "Philips - VG 5000". system-cfg.com.
- https://system-cfg.com/scans/philips_vg5000_p1229.jpg
- "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com.
- "Listing of all Philips VG5000 games - Page 1". The Video Games Museum.
- http://vg5k.free.fr/index.php?gosub=sEJ-gF15F]dO5WnKt4BAeCwE
- http://vg5k.free.fr/index.php?gosub=sEJ-gF15F]dO5WnKt4BAeCwE&lng=EN
External links
- Old Computers:
- le greniers informatique
- French VG5000µ fan site
- Logiciels et développement 2017 ( VG5000µ)vignette
- My VG5000 - site dedicated to the VG5000 micro
- Emulation of VG5000
- The VG5000 shop
- pages dedicated to programming the VG5000
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