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Tatung Einstein TC01 Vintage Computer UK PAL - Computer with mains lead and rf cable only, no software or monitor or box or booklets, untested. A heavy beast, built for reliability. Cosmetically, the casing and keyboard all look in reasonably good consition with just a little yellowing with 40 years of age, Underneath, one of the feet is missing. Not beeing plugged in to test.

THIS UNIT HAS NOT BEEN TESTED AND IS THEREFORE BEING LISTED AS 'SOLD FOR PARTS'.

It might very well work! i have no means to test due to lack of old CRT style TV or Monitor, so buyer accepts 'SOLD AS SEEN, NO RETURNS', hence the low price compared to other units that appear for sale on social media and auctions sites.

Tatung Einstein TC-01 was released in the United Kingdom in the summer of 1984,and 5,000 were exported to Taipei later that year.It was also capable of running ZX Spectrum software with the "Speculator" addon. More expensive than most of its rivals, the Einstein was popular with contemporary programmers as a development machine but was commercially unsuccessful, it is estimated that less than 30,000 units were sold overall.

Thanks to the reliability of the machine, and ample memory, the machine proved useful by many software houses to use for programming, and then porting the code to the machines they were made for, namely the Spectrum 48k, Amstrad CPC, and Commodore 64.

The Tatung Einstein TC-01 specifications are similar the MSX standard.

CPU: Zilog Z80A @ 4 MHz

ROM: 8K to 32K

RAM: 64 KB system; 16 KB video

Video: Texas Instruments TMS9129, 16 colours, 32 sprite planes

Audio: AY-3-8910 (also reads the keyboard matrix)

Z84C30 CTC

Z84C20 P

IOIntel 8251 SIO

1770 FDC 3'' floppy disk controllers

Z80 'Tube' bus/interface

Analogue joystick ports
This unit has NOT BEEN RECENTLY TESTED. Tested in March 2019. As with any retro electronics and computer kit, although this may, or may not work once you test it, that is no guarantee that anytime in the future, it may suddenly fail. Computers and electronic component of this age and quality will have been stored and cared for to keep them in this working condition, but they are 20+ years old or more, components can degrade over time. All our retro products are shipped worldwide based on contents weight and with a 'sign for' service for delivery guarantee, and each product is smart security marked before despatch. Why do we smart mark it? we have had buyers in the past return products only to find out it was a faulty one they already had and 'swapped' it for our great condition product, and then wanted a refund. Smart marking ensures the provenance of who supplied it.We do not accept any returns on retro products of this age, so you must accept it 'as is' when purchasing. Only under exception postal physical damage will be consider a return, Refunds will be provided on return of the item to our address, and must be in the same condition it was sent, and any return costs must be borne by the buyer. It is advisable to obtain a receipt of posting. UK vat import charges will be prepaid on this item. Other regions may have an import customs charge which you would be advised at the time of delivery if duty is required payment, as per the laws in your country/state.This makes it a great opportunity to browse through our many other retro products

Tatung Einstein TC01 Vintage Computer UK PAL

128,00£Precio
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