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Commodore DX64

A picture of Commodore DX64

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL
Type:Portable 8-bit home computer
CPU:MOS 6510 @ 0.98 MHz (PAL), 1.02 MHz (NTSC)
Operating system(s):Basic 2.0
Optional GEOS
Memory:ROM: 20 KB
RAM: 64 KB (38911 bytes available for Basic program)
Power supply:Mains
Current drain / power consumption:? W
Dimensions (W*H*D):425*140*393 mm (16.73*5.51*15.47")
Weight:11 Kg (24.25 lb)




I/O
Keyboard:Detachable
Graphics: "VIC-II" - MOS 6567 (NTSC) MOS 6569 (PAL)
160*200 pixels, multicolor
320*200 pixels, 16 colors
Text: 40*25 characters
Audio:"SID" - MOS 6581
3 voices, 9 octaves, 4 waveforms
Storage:Two integrated 1541 floppy drives
External I/O ports:
Keyboard:   ?
Cartridge slot:   ?
A/V out:   ?
Floppy I/O:   ?
Printer port:   ?
TTL-RS232:   ?
User port:   ?
Game ports:   Two ?
Other:Mouse option




MISCELLANEOUS
Manufactured:1984-1984 (Prototype)
Additional info: Extremely rare. Never released. Only a few prototypes were made.
Intended to be identical to SX64 "VIP64" but with dual disk drives.
Related documents: CPU: MOS 6510
AEA Doctor DX (DDX-64): User manual (113 KB, in swedish)
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software: Digicom 64 - Packet TNC software for simple modem
Doctor DX - CQWW CW contest simulator (By AEA)
Doctor QSO - CW ragchew simulator (By AEA)
MBA-TOR - ASCII/CW/RTTY/AMTOR software (By AEA)
Reviews:
Some options / Accessories:
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