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title: Kaypro 1
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categories:
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- Computers
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types:
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- Portable
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origins:
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- U.S.A.
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years:
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- '1986'
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cpus:
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- Z80-A
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params:
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name: Kaypro 1
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image: /media/museum/photos/kaypro_1_system_1.jpg
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company: /companies/kaypro
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company_name: Kaypro
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: Kaypro 1
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: Kaypro
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- label: TYPE
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value: Portable
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: U.S.A.
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- label: YEAR
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value: '1986'
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- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
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value: None
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- label: KEYBOARD
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value: Detachable, 72 key typewriter style keyboard with 18 programmable keys.
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- label: CPU
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value: Z80-A
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- label: SPEED
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value: 4 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: Unknown
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- label: ROM
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value: Unknown
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 80 char. x 25 lines
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: Resolution unknown. Managed by Escape sequences
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- label: COLORS
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value: built-in 9'' non-glare green phosphor screen
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- label: SOUND
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value: Unknown
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- label: SIZE / WEIGHT
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value: Unknown
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- label: I/O PORTS
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value: 2 x RS232C serial ports, 1 x Centronics-type parallel port, 2 x RJ11 modem jacks ?
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- label: BUILT IN MEDIA
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value: 2 x 5.25'' DS/DD floppy drives (390 KB per disk)
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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 power supply unit
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- label: PRICE
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value: Unknown
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tabs:
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- photos
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- links
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- docs
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forum_thread: 812
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photos:
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- title: BACK SIDE
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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**(1)** Reset switch\
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**(2)** Parallel printer connector\
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**(3)** General purpose serial RS232 port\
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**(4)** Second serial port dedicated to a serial printer\
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**(5)** Internal 300 baud modem RJ11 jacks\
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**(6)** Screen brightness knob
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image: /media/museum/photos/kaypro_1_back_1.jpg
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links:
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- title: Web Wiz CAPTCHA
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url: http://www.webwizcaptcha.com
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text: ''
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docs:
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- title: KAYPRO TECHNICAL MANUAL
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url: null
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cover: /media/museum/docs/couvs/kaypro_technical_manual.jpg
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text: |-
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**KAYPRO TECHNICAL MANUAL**\
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written by Kaypro
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compiled/archived by Unknown\
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type of document : Online reader
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**... READ THE ONLINE VERSION BY CLICKING BELOW :**
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related:
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- /museum/kaypro-10
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- /museum/kaypro-2x
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- /museum/kaypro-4
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- /museum/kaypro-ii
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- /museum/kaypro-iv
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- /museum/kaypro-robie
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oc_id: 831
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230603122236/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=831
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date: '2023-06-03'
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---
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The Kaypro 1 wasn't the first computer Kaypro launched, but quite one of the last ones.
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When the company started getting strapped for money they changed the model name of some of their previous systems, modified the case design, added some minor hardware improvements and launched them as new models.
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The Kaypro 1 was thus no more than a rebadged version of the 2X model which was itself a light evolution of a previous version called 4'84!
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The main difference between the 1 and 2X versions was the floppy drives assembly, hozizontally mounted in the 2X, vertically in the model 1.
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---
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From **Robert**:\
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I used to work for Kaypro back in the early and mid 80's at the headquarters in Solana Beach. Mr. Kay was a wonderful man to work for and the campus was beautiful.\
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I wish Kaypro had of become the Compaq of that time. I remember Compaq being a major worry back then. I wish I could connect with some of the beautiful people that I worked with at Kaypro.
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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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