---
title: Video Technology LASER 3000
categories:
- Computers
types:
- Home Computer
origins:
- Hong Kong
years:
- '1983'
cpus:
- 6502A
params:
  name: LASER 3000
  image: /media/museum/photos/vtech_laser3000_1s.jpg
  company: /companies/video-technology
  company_name: Video Technology
  specs:
  - label: NAME
    value: LASER 3000
  - label: MANUFACTURER
    value: Video Technology
  - label: TYPE
    value: Home Computer
  - label: ORIGIN
    value: Hong Kong
  - label: YEAR
    value: '1983'
  - label: END OF PRODUCTION
    value: Unknown
  - label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
    value: Unknown
  - label: KEYBOARD
    value: Full-stroke keyboard, 81 keys, 8 function keys, numeric keypad, cursor keys, caps lock, esc, ctrl, shift (x2), tab, break, rubout
  - label: CPU
    value: 6502A
  - label: SPEED
    value: 2 MHz
  - label: CO-PROCESSOR
    value: optional Z80A
  - label: RAM
    value: 64 KB (up to 192 KB)
  - label: ROM
    value: 32 KB
  - label: TEXT MODES
    value: 40 / 80 x 24
  - label: GRAPHIC MODES
    value: 560 x 192 / 280 x 192
  - label: COLORS
    value: '8'
  - label: SOUND
    value: 4 voices, 6 octaves
  - label: SIZE / WEIGHT
    value: Unknown
  - label: I/O PORTS
    value: RS232 (optional), Centronics, Tape, Composite & RGB video outputs
  - label: OS
    value: DOS 3.3 + optional CP/M 80 (with Z80A card)
  - label: POWER SUPPLY
    value: Built-in power supply
  - label: PERIPHERALS
    value: Z80A card, Intel 8088 card, RS232c interface
  - label: PRICE
    value: 'with disk drive : 4980 FF (France, july 1985)'
  tabs:
  - photos
  - adverts
  forum_thread: 168
  photos:
  - title: LASER 3000
    subtitle: ''
    text: ''
    image: /media/museum/photos/vtech_laser3000_1.jpg
  adverts:
  - title: FRENCH AD (JAN. 1985)
    subtitle: ''
    text: '"Laser 3000. For 5980F, play the double compatibility !"'
    image: /media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_jouez-la-compatibilite.jpg
  - title: FRENCH ADVERT (JULY 1985)
    subtitle: ''
    text: |-
      "The new Laser 3000"

      "At last, un complete PRO system with disk drive for 4980 F"
    image: /media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_nouveau-laser-3000.jpg
  - title: US ADVERT, SEPTEMBER 1985
    subtitle: ''
    text: ''
    image: /media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_s1.jpg
  oc_id: 156
  source:
    url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230605033117/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=156
    date: '2023-06-05'
---

A very interesting and obscure system.

The Laser 3000 is compatible (software-wise only) with the [Apple II+](/museum/apple-ii/) through emulation software.

A Z80 card with CP/M 80 was available, as well as an Intel 8088 card.

<table> <tr> <td></td> <td>We need more info about this computer ! If you designed, used, or have more info about this system, please send us pictures or anything you might find useful.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table>