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Spectravideo SVI-738 X'Press

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SPECIFICATIONS

Type:8-bit home computer
CPU:Zilog Z80A @ 3.58 MHz
Operating system:MSX-DOS & Basic by Microsoft, CP/M 2.2
Memory:ROM: 56 KB
RAM: 64 KB (Expandable to 144 KB)
Sound:3 channels, 8 octaves, white noise
Graphics: Yamaha V9938 (MSX2 chip) with 16 KB VRAM
Text:
80*25 characters
Graphics
256*192 pixels, 16 colors
32 sprites
Storage:Built-in 3.5" SSDD (360 KB) floppy
Optional tape recorder (2400 bd)
Input:Integrated keyboard
Optional serial mouse
Connectivity: Cartridge/expansion slot
RS-232C
Audio/Video out
RF out
Tape recorder I/O
Two game ports
Floppy I/O
Printer/Centronics parallel
Power supply:16 VAC (External PSU)
Current drain / power consumption:Max 2 A @ 16 VAC
Dimensions (W*H*D):? mm (?")
Weight:? Kg (? lb)
Manufactured:Hong Kong (By Bondwell). Designed in the USA, 1985-198x (Discontinued)
Other:
Related documents: User manual (257 KB), incomplete
Schematic diagrams (1.2 MB)
Sound generator: AY-3-8910
Modifications and fixes:
Notable "ham" software:
Reviews:
Options / Accessories:
SVI-102M
SVI-105M
SVI-107M
SVI-109M
SVI-707
SVI-709
SVI-727
SVI-747
SVI-757
SVI-767
SVI-777
SVI-787
SVI-808
SVI-2000
SVI-2000A
SVI-2000B
SVI-2000C
Quickshot II MSX joystick
Sensor touch graphic table
Quickshot VII MSX joycard
Quickshot IX MSX joyball
External 5.25" DD floppy
Network card
80 column interface
64 KB RAM expansion
RS-232C interface
Data cassette recorder, 2400 bd
String floppy drive
External 3.5" SSDD (320 KB) or DSDD (720 KB) floppy
Modem
Robot arm
Alpha pack. Robot arm and two joysticks
Beta pack. Robot arm and ROGO language cartridge
ROGO language cartridge for the robot arm

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