Tandy Radio Shack TRS 80 I personal computer, 1978-1980.

Tandy Radio Shack TRS 80 I personal computer, 1978-1980. Tandy Radio Shack TRS 80 I personal computer, 1978-1980.

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Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Microcomputer System, Tandy Corporation, United States, 1978-1980. With monitor, printer, keyboard, external disc drive, connecting cables and manuals

Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Microcomputer System, c. 1980, with monitor, printer, keyboard and external disc drive. Introduced in August 1977 by the retail electronics chain Radio Shack, it was the first complete, pre-assembled small computer system on the market. The Level I basic computer came with 4k RAM, a monitor, a cassette and all the cables and adaptors needed and sold for $599.95. The Model III improved on its design by integrating the monitor and keyboard in one unit and having a faster cassette interface. Both were powered by the Zilog Z-80 microprocessor and had Microsoft Basic built in.

Details

Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1996-328
Materials:
plastic, metal, glass, electronic components, composite circuit boards
Measurements:
overall: 7 x 40 x 12 cm
type:
microcomputers
credit:
Purchased from Mrs T. Fallana

Parts

Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Video Display Unit, 1978-1980

Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Video Display Unit, 1978-1980

Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Video Display Unit, Tandy Corporation, United States, 1978-180. Cat no. 26-9202

Measurements:
overall: 301 mm x 415 mm x 320 mm, 7.78 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
1996-328 Pt2
type:
monitor
Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Expansion Interface Unit, 1978-1980

Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Expansion Interface Unit, 1978-1980

Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 Expansion Interface Unit, Tandy Corporation, United States, 1978-1980. Cat.no. 16-1140, serial no. 043558

Measurements:
overall: 125 mm x 402 mm x 201 mm, 4.02 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
1996-328 Pt3
type:
computer peripheral
Micropolis Disk Storage Module for Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 computer, 1978-1980

Micropolis Disk Storage Module for Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 computer, 1978-1980

Micropolis Disk Storage Module for Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 computer, Micropolis Corportation, California, 1978-1980. Cat.no. 1027I, serial no. 9111123

Measurements:
overall: 4.4 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
1996-328 Pt4
type:
computer storage device
6 user and reference manual for Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 computer, 1978-1995

6 user and reference manual for Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 computer, 1978-1995

6 user and reference manuals for Tandy TRS 80 Model 1 computer, unknown maker, 1978-1995

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1996-328 Pt8
type:
manual