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Acorn A7000

1995–1997 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu: ARM7500 SoC (integrated ARM7 core, memory, video and I/O controller), 32 MHz
Ram: max: 128 MB additional via the single SIMM expansion slot · base: 2 MB, 4 MB or 8 MB soldered depending on configuration
Ports: RS-232 serial · Parallel (Centronics) printer port · PS/2 keyboard · PS/2 mouse · Headphone audio out · DE15 VGA video out · Ethernet (optional)
Display: Integrated video controller on the ARM7500 SoC, resolutions and colour depth depending on monitor and configuration
Storage: base: 425 MB 3.5" IDE hard drive, factory-fitted as standard · options: 3.5" high-density floppy disc drive (standard) · 5.25" bay for an optional CD-ROM drive
Os Support: latest: RISC OS 3.71 via ROM upgrade · shipped: RISC OS 3.60
Release Price: £749 (RRP, entry configuration, ex VAT)

Upgrade paths

RAM

128 MB additional RAM via the single SIMM expansion slot · Designed explicitly for a seven-year classroom lifespan, using the same ARM7500 SoC later fitted to Acorn's set-top boxes. Roughly three to four times faster than the A4000 despite the lower-cost single-chip design.

varies, period SIMMs typically £30-£80 depending on size

MODERATE

storage

Larger IDE hard disc swap, or a CD-ROM drive added in the spare 5.25" bay · Standard IDE interface plus a free drive bay made storage upgrades straightforward compared to podule-dependent earlier Archimedes models.

varies, period IDE drives and CD-ROM drives commonly £50-£150

MODERATE