Acorn BBC Model A
Launched in 1981 to coincide with a computer literacy drive by the BBC, the Model A was the cheaper of Acorn's two machines at £299. The machine's high cost was compensated for by very impressive expansion possibilities including disc drives, a second processor and network capabilities (Econet).
Manufacturer
Acorn
Processor
6502A
Speed (MHz)
2.0
RAM (KB)
16
RAM expandable to (KB)
32
ROM (KB)
32
Sound
3 channels plus noise
Keyboard type
Typewriter-style
Number of keys
74
Dimensions (mm)
409x358x78
Weight (g)
3700
Interfaces
- Cassette interface (7 pin DIN)
- Composite video output (BNC)
Related Images
BBC Micro advert (Electronics & Computing Monthly, December 1982)