Thomson TO8
| Manufacturer | Thomson SA |
|---|---|
| Release date | 1986 |
| Introductory price | 2,990 FF |
| CPU | Motorola 6809E, 1 MHz |
| Memory |
256 KB (512 KB max.) RAM 80 KB ROM |
| Graphics |
160 x 200 (16 or 5 colors) 320 x 200 (2, 3, 4 or 16 colors) 640 x 200 (2 colors) |
| Sound | generator + 1 bit D/A converter 6 bits |
| Predecessor | Thomson TO7/70 |
The Thomson TO8 is a home computer introduced by French company Thomson SA in 1986. It replaces its predecessor, the Thomson TO7/70 while remaining essentially compatible.
The new features of the TO8, like larger memory and better graphics modes, are shared with the other third generation computers (Thomson MO6 and TO9+). The TO8 has a tape drive and Microsoft BASIC 1.0 (both a standard and a 512 KB version) on its internal ROM, and there is optionally an external floppy drive.
An improved version, the Thomson TO8D, includes a built-in 3.5" floppy drive.
Bibliography
- Garret, Yann (Sep 1986). "MO6, TO8, TO9+. Thomson présente sa nouvelle gamme.". Science & Vie Micro (in French). 31: 106–107. ISSN 0760-6516.
References
External links
- Thomson TO8/O8D at Old-Computers.com
- (French) Émulation du Thomson TO8 sous MESS, site of Antoine Miné
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