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Tatung PC-2000

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Professional Computer

Taïwan

1984

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NAME	PC-2000

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MANUFACTURER	Tatung

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TYPE	Professional Computer

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ORIGIN	Taïwan

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YEAR	1984

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BUILT IN LANGUAGE	None

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KEYBOARD	Full stroke 85 keys with 6 function keys and numeric keypad

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CPU	Z80A

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SPEED	4 MHz

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RAM	64 KB

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VRAM	4 KB

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ROM	2 KB

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TEXT MODES	80 chars x 25 lines (9 x 12 resolution)

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GRAPHIC MODES	Text only in basic version

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COLORS	Monochrome

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SOUND	Beeper

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SIZE / WEIGHT	45 (W) x 42.8 (D) x 62 (H) (CPU + monitor)

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I/O PORTS	Parallel Centronics, Serial RS232

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BUILT IN MEDIA	2 x 1 MB 5.25'' floppy disc drives

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OS	CP/M

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POWER SUPPLY	Built-in power supply unit

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PERIPHERALS	Graphics display and board, Serial board, I/O board, FD/HD controllers

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PRICE	£1950 (U.K., 1984, monochrome version)

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https://web.archive.org/web/20230605135927/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=903	2023-06-05

After having launched a home computer, the Einstein, Tatung tried to tackle the small business market with this PC-2000 system. Ease of use, attractive price and expandability were their main desing criteria.

The PC-2000 was actually a standard CP/M based machine. However, a large range of powerful options could be added whitch impressively increased system capabilities:
• The serial interface board contained 14 RS232 serial ports and the PC-2000 could add up to 2 complete boards.
• The TTL I/O board had 64 Input/Output lines and again the PC-2000 could take 2 complete boards.
• The virtual disk board had a capacity of 256 KB and the PC-2000 could take up to 8 of them.
• On the hard-disk card, up to 4 set of 5.25" or 8" drives were possible.
• Furthermore, Internal connectors allowed a colour graphic board and a dual 8" floppy disc controller to be connected.

Despite these unusual abilities and a good manufacturing quality, the PC-2000 was a real flop and very few of them were sold.

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.

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