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title: V-MARC 88a
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categories:
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- Computers
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types:
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- Professional Computer
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origins:
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- U.S.A.
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years:
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- '1985'
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cpus:
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- Toshiba TMP 80C40AP 8-bit CPU
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params:
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name: 88a
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_1s.jpg
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company: /companies/v-marc
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company_name: V-MARC
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: 88a
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: V-marc
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- label: TYPE
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value: Professional Computer
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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: '1985'
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- label: BUILT IN LANGUAGE
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value: Unknown
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- label: KEYBOARD
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value: calculator type (rubber), QWERTY, numeric keypad
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- label: CPU
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value: Toshiba TMP 80C40AP 8-bit CPU + 256 bytes RAM
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- label: SPEED
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value: Unknown
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- label: CO-PROCESSOR
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value: Unknown
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- label: RAM
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value: 16 KB
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- label: ROM
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value: Unknown
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 2 lines x 40 char.
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: None
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- label: COLORS
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value: monchrome built-in LED display
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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: Unknown
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- label: OS
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value: V-marc Operating System 3.0 (cartridge)
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- label: POWER SUPPLY
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value: External AC adaptor + built-in NiCd battery
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- label: PERIPHERALS
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value: 8 cartridge slots. Built-in 40_80 col. thermal printer
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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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forum_thread: 1155
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photos:
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- title: V-MARC 88A
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to Jean-Michel Jauffrit for this picture
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_1.jpg
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- title: KEYBOARD DETAIL
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to Jean-Michel Jauffrit for this picture
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_detail_1.jpg
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- title: BOTTOM LABEL
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to Jean-Michel Jauffrit for this picture
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_label.jpg
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- title: OS3 CARTRIDGE
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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This is the cartridge of the V-marc Operating System 3.0
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Thanks to Jean-Michel Jauffrit for this picture
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_os3_cart.jpg
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- title: INSIDE
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to **Jean-Michel Jauffrit**
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_inside_s1.jpg
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- title: INSIDE THE COVER
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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Display and keyboard flat cables
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Thanks to **Jean-Michel Jauffrit**
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_cover_s1.jpg
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- title: INTERNAL LABEL
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to **Jean-Michel Jauffrit**
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_label_s1.jpg
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- title: DISPLAY DIAGRAM
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to **Jean-Michel Jauffrit**
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc_88a_display_s1.jpg
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- title: V-MARC II
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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On the surface, the V-marc II is identical to the 88a, apart from the rear label which mentions:\
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**V.marc: A Division of Pictorial, Inc.**
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Thanks to **Jean-Michel Jauffrit**
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc2_system_s1.jpg
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- title: V-MARC II DISPLAY
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subtitle: ''
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text: Thanks to **Jean-Michel Jauffrit**
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image: /media/museum/photos/vmarc2_display_s1.jpg
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oc_id: 1187
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230510155755/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=1187
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date: '2023-05-10'
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This computer was probably intended for holding OEM programs thanks to its 8 cartridge slots. Cartridges could be ROM, for programs, or RAM to store data.
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The internal O.S. allowed for management of these cartridges, running programs or copying data from one cartridge to another. The content of a cartridge could be sent through the serial interface.
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The machine could be powered by either an AC adaptor or an internal NiCd battery.
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A **V-Marc II** was also sold with same features but probably had more RAM.
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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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