Acorn Electron
Acorn Computers Acorn Electron 1983
Basic information
- Category
- Computer
- Manufacturer
- Acorn Computers
- Platform
- Acorn Electron
- Release year
- 1983
About this item
The Acorn Electron is a home computer designed by Acorn Computers Ltd. The computer was released in August 1983 in Europe at a retail price of £175. The computer was not released outside of Europe. The Electron was a budget version of the BBC Micro educational/home computer, and for a short period, the Electron was reportedly the best selling micro in the United Kingdom. The computer was manufactured until an unspecified time in 1985. Technical Specifications: • CPU: MOS Technology 6502A • Memory: 32 KB • Graphics: BBC Micro hardware emulated in software • Sound: 1 sound channel and 1 emulated noise channel • Display: 5 graphics modes and 5 text • Media: Tape, Floppy disc, ROM cartridge
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