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Video Technology LASER 3000

Computers

Home Computer

Hong Kong

1983

6502A

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LASER 3000

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Video Technology

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NAME	LASER 3000

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MANUFACTURER	Video Technology

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TYPE	Home Computer

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ORIGIN	Hong Kong

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YEAR	1983

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END OF PRODUCTION	Unknown

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BUILT IN LANGUAGE	Unknown

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KEYBOARD	Full-stroke keyboard, 81 keys, 8 function keys, numeric keypad, cursor keys, caps lock, esc, ctrl, shift (x2), tab, break, rubout

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CPU	6502A

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SPEED	2 MHz

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CO-PROCESSOR	optional Z80A

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RAM	64 KB (up to 192 KB)

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ROM	32 KB

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TEXT MODES	40 / 80 x 24

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GRAPHIC MODES	560 x 192 / 280 x 192

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COLORS	8

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SOUND	4 voices, 6 octaves

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SIZE / WEIGHT	Unknown

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I/O PORTS	RS232 (optional), Centronics, Tape, Composite & RGB video outputs

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OS	DOS 3.3 + optional CP/M 80 (with Z80A card)

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POWER SUPPLY	Built-in power supply

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PERIPHERALS	Z80A card, Intel 8088 card, RS232c interface

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PRICE	with disk drive : 4980 FF (France, july 1985)

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LASER 3000			/media/museum/photos/vtech_laser3000_1.jpg

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FRENCH AD (JAN. 1985)		"Laser 3000. For 5980F, play the double compatibility !"	/media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_jouez-la-compatibilite.jpg

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FRENCH ADVERT (JULY 1985)		"The new Laser 3000" "At last, un complete PRO system with disk drive for 4980 F"	/media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_nouveau-laser-3000.jpg

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US ADVERT, SEPTEMBER 1985			/media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_s1.jpg

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https://web.archive.org/web/20230605033117/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=156	2023-06-05

A very interesting and obscure system.

The Laser 3000 is compatible (software-wise only) with the Apple II+ through emulation software.

A Z80 card with CP/M 80 was available, as well as an Intel 8088 card.

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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