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1,289 discussions, 9,527 archived comments; pages no longer carry the comments themselves. Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com> Claude-Session: https://claude.ai/code/session_01YDRjtmAiNpo5mK5N3d7QwZ
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title: Video Technology LASER 3000
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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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- Hong Kong
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years:
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- '1983'
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cpus:
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- 6502A
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params:
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name: LASER 3000
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image: /media/museum/photos/vtech_laser3000_1s.jpg
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company: /companies/video-technology
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company_name: Video Technology
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: LASER 3000
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: Video Technology
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- label: TYPE
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value: Home Computer
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: Hong Kong
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- label: YEAR
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value: '1983'
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- label: END OF PRODUCTION
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value: Unknown
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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: 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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- label: CPU
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value: 6502A
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- label: SPEED
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value: 2 MHz
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- label: CO-PROCESSOR
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value: optional Z80A
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- label: RAM
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value: 64 KB (up to 192 KB)
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- label: ROM
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value: 32 KB
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 40 / 80 x 24
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: 560 x 192 / 280 x 192
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- label: COLORS
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value: '8'
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- label: SOUND
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value: 4 voices, 6 octaves
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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: RS232 (optional), Centronics, Tape, Composite & RGB video outputs
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- label: OS
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value: DOS 3.3 + optional CP/M 80 (with Z80A card)
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- label: POWER SUPPLY
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value: Built-in power supply
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- label: PERIPHERALS
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value: Z80A card, Intel 8088 card, RS232c interface
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- label: PRICE
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value: 'with disk drive : 4980 FF (France, july 1985)'
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tabs:
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- photos
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- adverts
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forum_thread: 168
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photos:
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- title: LASER 3000
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: /media/museum/photos/vtech_laser3000_1.jpg
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adverts:
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- title: FRENCH AD (JAN. 1985)
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subtitle: ''
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text: '"Laser 3000. For 5980F, play the double compatibility !"'
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image: /media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_jouez-la-compatibilite.jpg
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- title: FRENCH ADVERT (JULY 1985)
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subtitle: ''
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text: |-
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"The new Laser 3000"
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"At last, un complete PRO system with disk drive for 4980 F"
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image: /media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_nouveau-laser-3000.jpg
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- title: US ADVERT, SEPTEMBER 1985
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subtitle: ''
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text: ''
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image: /media/museum/pubs/vtech_laser3000_pub_s1.jpg
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oc_id: 156
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230605033117/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=156
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date: '2023-06-05'
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---
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A very interesting and obscure system.
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The Laser 3000 is compatible (software-wise only) with the [Apple II+](/museum/apple-ii/) through emulation software.
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A Z80 card with CP/M 80 was available, as well as an Intel 8088 card.
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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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