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title: Tatung PC-2000
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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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- Taïwan
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years:
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- '1984'
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cpus:
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- Z80A
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params:
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name: PC-2000
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image: /media/museum/photos/tatung_pc5000_system_1.jpg
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company: /companies/tatung
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company_name: Tatung
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specs:
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- label: NAME
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value: PC-2000
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- label: MANUFACTURER
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value: Tatung
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- label: TYPE
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value: Professional Computer
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- label: ORIGIN
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value: Taïwan
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- label: YEAR
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value: '1984'
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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: Full stroke 85 keys with 6 function keys and numeric keypad
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- label: CPU
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value: Z80A
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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: 4 KB
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- label: ROM
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value: 2 KB
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- label: TEXT MODES
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value: 80 chars x 25 lines (9 x 12 resolution)
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- label: GRAPHIC MODES
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value: Text only in basic version
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- label: COLORS
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value: Monochrome
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- label: SOUND
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value: Beeper
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- label: SIZE / WEIGHT
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value: 45 (W) x 42.8 (D) x 62 (H) (CPU + monitor)
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- label: I/O PORTS
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value: Parallel Centronics, Serial RS232
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- label: BUILT IN MEDIA
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value: 2 x 1 MB 5.25'' floppy disc drives
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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: PERIPHERALS
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value: Graphics display and board, Serial board, I/O board, FD/HD controllers
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- label: PRICE
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value: £1950 (U.K., 1984, monochrome version)
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forum_thread: 883
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oc_id: 903
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source:
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url: https://web.archive.org/web/20230605135927/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=903
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date: '2023-06-05'
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After having launched a home computer, the [Einstein](/museum/tatung-einstein-tc-01/), Tatung tried to tackle the small business market with this PC-2000 system. Ease of use, attractive price and expandability were their main desing criteria.
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The PC-2000 was actually a standard CP/M based machine. However, a large range of powerful options could be added whitch impressively increased system capabilities:\
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• The serial interface board contained 14 RS232 serial ports and the PC-2000 could add up to 2 complete boards.\
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• The TTL I/O board had 64 Input/Output lines and again the PC-2000 could take 2 complete boards.\
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• The virtual disk board had a capacity of 256 KB and the PC-2000 could take up to 8 of them.\
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• On the hard-disk card, up to 4 set of 5.25" or 8" drives were possible.\
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• Furthermore, Internal connectors allowed a colour graphic board and a dual 8" floppy disc controller to be connected.
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Despite these unusual abilities and a good manufacturing quality, the PC-2000 was a real flop and very few of them were sold.
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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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