Sharp PC-1500

The Sharp PC -1500 was a pocket computer (English Pocket computer ) arrived in 1982 with an 8 -bit CPU ( a derivative of the Zilog Z80 in CMOS technology ) and 8 KB RAM built onto the market. The programming language was BASIC, he also owned numerous built-in scientific functions.

After the operating system was decrypted, an assembler was also available for purchase. In another episode, they also developed a C compiler. There were also some accessories available, such as the memory expansion module CE -155 with 8 KB or CE -161 with 16kB.

The original manufacturer was Sharp, the U.S. was the PC -1500 but marketed computer (TRS -80 PC-2 ) of the Radio - Shack- group under the name Tandy Pocket. Its successor was the PC - 1500A, this was cheaper and had more memory.

Specifications

  • Single-line, alphanumeric LCD display with 26 characters, with 156 × 7 pixels for graphical display
  • Built-in speaker
  • Built-in clock module
  • Compartment for a memory expansion module
  • Extension interface for printer and tape drive
  • Battery compartment for 4 x AA batteries (type AA)
  • Connection for an external power supply (EA -150)
  • Extension CE -158 with serial (RS- 232C) and parallel interface with 4 NiCd batteries as extra power supply for mobile operation of the computer

Variants

  • Sharp PC -1500
  • Sharp PC -1500 with 5 KB more memory
  • Sharp PC -1501
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