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title: Matra MAX 20
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categories:
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- Computers
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types:
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- Professional Computer
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origins:
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- France
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years:
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- '1984'
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cpus:
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- Intel 8088
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params:
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name: MAX 20
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image: /media/museum/photos/matra_max20_system_1.jpg
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company: /companies/matra
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company_name: Matra
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: MAX 20
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: Matra
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- label: TYPE
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value: Professional Computer
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: France
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- label: YEAR
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value: '1984'
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- label: END OF PRODUCTION
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value: '1986'
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- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
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value: None
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- label: KEYBOARD
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value: Full stroke 92 keys with numeric keypad and arrow keys
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- label: CPU
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value: Intel 8088
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- label: SPEED
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value: 4,77 Mhz
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- label: CO-PROCESSOR
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value: Optional 8087 math co-processor
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- label: RAM
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value: 64 kb (up to 1 Mb)
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- label: ROM
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value: 2 kb
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 80 chars x 24 lines
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: Unknown
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- label: COLORS
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value: Monochrome green
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- label: SOUND
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value: Built-in speaker
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- label: SIZE / WEIGHT
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value: 42 (W) x 51 (D) x 38 (H) cm
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- label: I/O PORTS
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value: Parallel, optional Serial and Network
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- label: BUILT IN MEDIA
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value: 5.25'' disk-drive - 320 kb
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- label: OS
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value: MS-DOS & CP/M 86
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- label: POWER SUPPLY
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value: Built-in PSU - 65W
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- label: PERIPHERALS
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value: Printers, disk-drives, V24 communication card, high resolution card, modem
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- label: PRICE
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value: Unknown
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forum_thread: 935
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oc_id: 959
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20221205023127/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=959
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date: '2022-12-05'
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The MAX-20 (for Matra AX-20) was the same machine as the [Axel 20](/museum/axel-ax-20/). The main difference between them was the removal of the function keys in front of the monitor. The 'E' version probably meant 'Education'
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Although the machine was well conceived and the case offered a nice design, it had no success in the private sector because of its poor compatibility with the IBM-PC standard. However, about 1000 systems were sold to the French Department of Education as network servers (first networks established in schools, called 'Nano Réseau').
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Furthermore, as the computer was built by **Comterm-Matra**, a Franco-Canadian subsidiary of Matra, the Canadian Department of Education obliged schools to order the MAX-20 instead of the Apple [Macintosh](/museum/apple-macintosh/). Thee first deliveries occurred in early 1985. One year later, after having delivered 9000 computers, Comterm-Matra met with financial difficulties and ceased production. Thus, the machines quickly became obsolete and unusable in schools.
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