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Commodore Amiga 1000 "The Amiga"

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SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:16/32-bit home computer
CPU:Motorola MC68000 @ 7.09 MHz (PAL), 7.16 MHz (NTSC). Upgradeable.
Operating system(s):AmigaOS 1.0 and Workbench 1.0
Memory: ROM: 8 KB bootstrap
WCS RAM: 256 KB for the Kickstart OS loaded from disk
RAM: 256 KB (Expandable to 512 KB or more)
Power supply:Mains
Current drain / power consumption:? W
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)




I/O
Keyboard:External
Graphics: PAL:
640*256 pixels, 16 colors
640*512i pixels, 16 colors
320*256 pixels, 32 or 64 colors
320*512i pixels, 32 or 64 colors
Palette: 4096 colors
NTSC:
640*200 pixels, 16 colors
640*400i pixels, 16 colors
320*200 pixels, 32 or 64 colors
320*400i pixels, 32 or 64 colors
Palette: 4096 colors
Audio: Four hardware-mixed channels (Two left and two right)
8-bit PCM @ sampling frequency up to 28 KHz
Storage: Integrated 3.5" floppy drive
Optional external 3.5" floppy drive
External I/O ports:
Keyboard:   ?
Analog RGB out:   ?
TV MOD out:   ? (For Amiga RF modulator)
Video out:   ? (Composite)
Audio out:   ? (Stereo)
Game/mouse ports:   Two ?
RS-232C port:   ?
Parallel port:   ? (Centronics)
Floppy I/O:   ?
Expansion port:   86-pin
Other:Mouse
Codename "Lorraine"




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:1985-1987 (Discontinued)
Additional info: The first ever Amiga to be produced.

Custom chips:
Agnus - OCS display controller
Denise - OCS graphics coprocessor
Gary - System address decoder
Paula - Audio and I/O controller

New price 1986 in Sweden: SEK ~21200:- (Including color monitor)
Related documents:
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:Elektronikvärlden: May 1986 (#5), preview
Some options / Accessories:
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