Oric-1

Oric-1

Released in 1983 with both similar styling and cost (£129.95 for the 16k version), Tangerine's Oric-1 was often seen as a direct competitor to Sinclair's Spectrum. Although the machine sold well, it wasn't as successful as its rival and production ceased on January 16th 1984.

Specifications

ManufacturerTangerine
Processor6502A
Speed (MHz)1
Ram (KB)16 or 48
Ram expandable to (KB)63
ROM (KB)16
Sound3 channels with noise
Keyboard typeCalculator-style
Number of keys57
Dimensions (mm)52 x 280 x 175
Weight (g)1100
Interfaces
  • 8-bit parallel port
  • 34-pin expansion port
  • cassette interface (7 pin DIN)
  • RGB socket (5 pin DIN)

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