What was the purpose of the VZ200 computer?
The VZ200 (and its successor, the VZ300) was a great little machine that introduced many an Australian into the exciting world of personal computing. For most of us, we played a few games and dabbled in some BASIC programming. The more adventurous attempted a hardware mod or two.
Who was the Boy Wonder on the VZ200?
For most of us, we played a few games and dabbled in some BASIC programming. The more adventurous attempted a hardware mod or two. It even made a few Aussies a bit of money through publishing software and distributing products, such as the boy wonder Leon Young and the savvy businessman John CE D’Alton.
How much RAM does a Dick Smith VZ-300 have?
The VZ-300 was initially released with 16 kilobytes of RAM, a slightly more updated 8 Kilobyte MS-BASIC ROM chip, 2k ofvideo RAM, a 32 key keyboard. The Laser-210 and the Texet TX-8000A were basically an earlier version of the VZ-200, since it only had 4 kilobytes of RAM, rather than 8.Everything else was identical.
What are the best games for ABC Kids?
All Games. 1 Muddy Puddles. On Peppa Pig. 2 Sticky Splat Soccer. 3 Cookie Kart Racing. 4 Jam Badge. 5 Global Glitch.
When did the Dick Smith VZ 200 come out?
The VZ-200 and the VZ-300 were sold by Dick Smith Electronics in Australia from 1983 to 1989. In the U.K. and Asia regions, they were known as the Laser 210 and the Laser 310 computers, while in theU.S. the VZ-200 was sold under the name of TEXET TX8000A. History… The history of the VZ computer is in interesting one.
Is the Texet tx-8000a the same as the Dick Smith VZ-200?
The Laser-210 and the Texet TX-8000A were basically an earlier version of the VZ-200, since it only had 4 kilobytes of RAM, rather than 8.Everything else was identical. The Laser-310 was identical to the VZ-300, expect renamed for the U.K. and Asia regions.