CPC 6128

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Computer manufactured by Amstrad. Launched in 1985.

The CPC 6128 was an improved version of CPC 464 & CPC 664.

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Technical specs

CPU: Zilog Z80, 4MHz
RAM: 128 KB
ROM: 48 KB
OS: AMSDOS (ROM) / Locomotive BASIC 1.1 (ROM) / CP/M 2.0 (Disc)
Video chip: Motorola 6845
Text modes:
  • 80 characters x 25 lines
  • 40 characters x 25 lines
  • 20 characters x 25 lines
Graphic modes:
  • 640 x 200 pixels
  • 320 x 200 pixels
  • 160 x 200 pixels
Sound chip: General Instrument AY-3-8912 (3 channels)
Storage: Built-in 3" disk drive

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Schneider CPC 6128

The CPC 6128 was distributed in Germany by Schneider. The differences was:

  • It had the Schneider logo.
  • Internal metal shielding.
  • Printer port is 36 pin female centronics (instead of PCB edge type).
  • Expansion port is 50 pin female centronics (instead of PCB edge type).
  • Diskdrive 2 is 36 pin female centronics (35 & 36 unused) (instead of 34 pin PCB edge type).

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