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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>