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title: SBS 8000
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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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- Japan
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years:
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- '1979'
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cpus:
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- Zilog Z80 A
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params:
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name: SBS 8000
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image: /media/museum/photos/sbs-8000_2.jpg
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company: /companies/sbs
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company_name: SBS
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: SBS 8000
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: SBS
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- label: TYPE
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value: Professional Computer
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: Japan
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- label: YEAR
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value: '1979'
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- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
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value: Basic
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- label: KEYBOARD
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value: Full-stroke keyboard with numeric keypad. 8 programmable keys
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- label: CPU
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value: Zilog Z80 A
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- label: SPEED
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value: Unknown
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- label: RAM
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value: 16 , 32 or 64 kb
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- label: ROM
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value: 24 kb (Basic 16k + Operating System)
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 64 x 16, 80 x 24
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: 128 x 96
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- label: COLORS
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value: monochrom
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- label: SOUND
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value: Unknown
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- label: I/O PORTS
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value: RS 232/V24, Centronics, monitor
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- label: OS
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value: CP/M
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- label: POWER SUPPLY
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value: Built-in PSU
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- label: PERIPHERALS
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value: optional 8'' FDD (1.2Mb) or 5.25'' FDD (184k), 12.5 Mb hard disk, digital tapes, printers (80 or 132 columns)
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- label: PRICE
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value: |-
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16k model : 1578 (France, january 1980)\
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32k model : 1721 (France, january 1980)
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tabs:
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- photos
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forum_thread: 215
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photos:
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- title: SBS 8000
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: /media/museum/photos/sbs8000_1.jpg
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- title: 8'' FLOPPY DISKS
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subtitle: ''
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text: Notice that the monitor and part of the computer has been redrawn over the picture !
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image: /media/museum/photos/sbs-8000_disks_1.jpg
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oc_id: 205
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230608091936/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=205
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date: '2023-06-08'
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The SBS 8000 is an early japanese system. The most remarkable feature of the SBS 8000 is its originaly shaped case. It looks like the keyboard had been placed in an area cut with a knife.
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There are in fact two models of the **SBS 8000**. The basic model has only 16k or 32k RAM and a Basic language built-in (Super-Basic). The 12" monochrome monitor sold with it, could display 16 x 64 characters.
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The Super Basic was 100% compatible with the one in the TRS-80 (only higher resolution with the graphics), and had some very neat additions like 8 different programs in memory that you could call between. In fact to get it run you had to have a bootstrap disk.
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A later model, refered as **SBS 8000A**, offers more memory (64k RAM) and can run CP/M v2. Of course it is interesting if used with the optional drives (5.25" FDD/184k, 8" FDD/1,2Mb, or 12.5Mb HD). A large range of programming languages and software is then available : Pascal/M, Cobol 80, Fortran, Basic 80, Macro 80, Mumps, Wordstar, etc. The monochrome monitor delivered with this model can display 80 x 24 characters.
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Can you tell us more about the SBS 8000 ?
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<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>
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