BBC Model B

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Launched along with the Model A, the Model B came with more memory and a price tag of £399.

Manufacturer
Acorn
Processor
6502A
Speed (MHz)
2
RAM (KB)
32
RAM expandable to (KB)
(unknown)
ROM (KB)
32
Sound
3 channels plus noise
Keyboard type
Typewriter-style
Number of keys
74
Dimensions (mm)
409x358x78
Weight (g)
3700
Interfaces
  • 8 bit parallel port
  • 8 bit I/O port
  • RS423 serial interface (5 pin )
  • Cassette interface (7 pin DIN)
  • Composite video output (BNC)
  • RF interface
  • 4 12 bit analogue input channels

Related Images

BBC Micro advert (Electronics & Computing Monthly, December 1982)
BBC Micro advert (Electronics & Computing Monthly, December 1982)