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Mattel Aquarius

1983–1983 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu: Zilog Z80, 3.5 MHz
Ram: max: 20 KB via 4 KB and 16 KB RAM cartridges · base: 4 KB (1.7 KB available to the user)
Ports: Cartridge/expansion port · Cassette recorder port · Printer port · RF TV output
Display: 40 column by 24 row text, 80x72 graphics in 16 colors, via built-in RF modulator to a standard TV
Storage: base: Cassette tape via external data recorder (no internal storage) · options: Mini-Expander peripheral for cartridge-based RAM and sound expansion
Os Support: latest: Mattel BASIC (a Microsoft BASIC derivative) in ROM · shipped: Mattel BASIC (a Microsoft BASIC derivative) in ROM
Release Price: $160

Upgrade paths

RAM

20 KB total via 4 KB and 16 KB plug-in RAM cartridges · RAM cartridges plugged into the Mini-Expander's cartridge slots; well documented in the Aquarius collector FAQ community.

EASY