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BBC A3000

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:32-bit home computer
CPU:ARM2 @ 8 MHz
Operating system(s):RiscOS
Memory:ROM: 512 KB
RAM: 1 MB (Expandable to 2 MB)
Power supply:
Current drain / power consumption:
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)




I/O
Keyboard:Integrated
Graphics: 320*256 pixels, ? colors
640*512 pixels, 256 colors
1056*256 pixels, 2 colors
4096 color palette
Audio: 8-bit D/A up to 300 KHz sampling rate in Stereo
Storage: Built-in 1 MB, 3.5" floppy drive
Optional hard drive
External I/O ports:
RGB out:   ?
Video out:   ? (Composite)
Headphones:   ?
Econet:   ?
Parallel:   ? (Centronics)
Expansion bus:   ?
Other:




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:1989-199x (Discontinued)
Additional info: This was the last BBC-related model manufactured by Acorn Computers.
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
? RS-232C