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title: Dragon Data Ltd MSX-64
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categories:
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- Computers
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types:
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- Home Computer
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origins:
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- Spain
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years:
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- '1985'
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cpus:
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- Zilog Z80A
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params:
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name: MSX-64
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image: /media/museum/photos/dragon_msx64_system_s1.jpg
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company: /companies/dragon-data-ltd
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company_name: Dragon Data Ltd
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: MSX-64
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: Dragon Data Ltd
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- label: TYPE
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value: Home Computer
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: Spain
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- label: YEAR
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value: May 1985
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- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
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value: Microsoft Extended Basic (MSX Basic V1.0)
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- label: KEYBOARD
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value: 73 keys, including 5 functions and 4 arrow keys
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- label: CPU
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value: Zilog Z80A
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- label: SPEED
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value: 3.58 MHz
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- label: RAM
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value: 64 KB
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- label: VRAM
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value: 16 KB
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- label: ROM
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value: 32 KB BASIC/BIOS ( MSX BASIC V1.0)
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 'Mode 0 : 40 x 24 , Mode 1 : 32 x 24'
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: Up to 256 x 192 with 16 colors
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- label: COLORS
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value: '16'
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- label: SOUND
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value: |-
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Programmable Sound Generator\
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3 channels, 8 octaves
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- label: I/O PORTS
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value: Joystick socket , Cardridge slot, Tape-recorder, RGB video, Parallel Centronics
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- label: OS
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value: MSX DOS
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- label: POWER SUPPLY
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value: Built-in PSU
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tabs:
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- photos
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forum_thread: 1119
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photos:
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- title: MSX-64
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: /media/museum/photos/dragon_msx64_system_s2.jpg
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oc_id: 1149
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230608085330/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=1149
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date: '2023-06-08'
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---
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The Dragon MSX computer was announced in mid 85, one year after EuroHard S.A. bought the Dragon Data Company. It was made by Radofin, an Hong Kong company which also designed the Mattel [Aquarius](/museum/mattel-electronics-aquarius/) computers.
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It was a standard MSX-1 computer. Although Radofin delivered about 500 pieces, the MSX-64 never reached the dealer shelves because of Eurohard bankruptcy rumors.
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All of the MSX-64 production, as well as other Dragon prototypes were later given to Eurohard employees as a part of their wage.
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Image from the [Tromax Ancient Computer Museum](http://tromax1.tripod.com/m_dragonmsx.html), proud owner of the MSX-64 Number 37.
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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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