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VTech Laser 128

1986–1990 · desktop

Specifications

Cpu: WDC 65C02 8-bit CPU, 1.02 MHz (EX and EX/2 revisions ran a faster 3.6 MHz mode)
Gpu: Custom video logic compatible with the Apple IIc's graphics modes, on motherboard
Ram: max: 1 MB via the internal memory expansion slot, though most Apple II software could only address 128 KB · base: 128 KB
Ports: Centronics parallel printer port · Single internal expansion slot · 2-button joystick/game port · MIDI port (EX/2 revision only)
Display: 15-pin D-sub video port, Apple II compatible text and graphics up to 560x384 double hi-res, composite and RGB output, 128 KB of dedicated video RAM
Storage: base: Built-in 5.25" 140 KB floppy disk drive (Apple II format) · options: Built-in 3.5" 800 KB floppy disk drive (EX/2 revision)
Os Support: latest: ProDOS and most Apple II software ran unmodified; some copy-protected titles relying on Apple-specific ROM routines were incompatible · shipped: ROM-resident Applesoft-compatible BASIC (licensed Microsoft BASIC), ProDOS compatible
Release Price: $479

Revisions

Laser 128Original 1986 release, 1.02 MHz, 5.25" drive

Laser 128 EX1987 revision, 3.6 MHz fast mode, 5.25" drive

Laser 128 EX/21988 revision, 3.6 MHz fast mode, built-in 3.5" drive and MIDI port

RAM

1 MB via the internal memory expansion slot · Bank-switched expansion memory beyond the base 128 KB had limited support in period Apple II software.

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