Acorn Electron

Released in September 1983 as a low-cost (£199), slightly cut down version of the BBC Micro, the Electron could run some of the software already available (a definite advantage for a new machine), but at about one third the speed.

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Manufacturer
Acorn
Processor
6502A
Speed (MHz)
1.79
RAM (KB)
32
ROM (KB)
64
Sound
3 channels plus noise
Keyboard type
Typewriter-style
Number of keys
56
Dimensions (mm)
340x160x65
Interfaces
  • Cassette interface
  • Composite video output
  • RGB port (6 pin DIN)
  • System bus connector

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