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From: jmcvey@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com (John McVey)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.handhelds
Subject: Re: HP86B information sought
Message-ID: <16670006@hpdmd48.boi.hp.com>
Date: 3 Jun 91 23:14:51 GMT
References: <1991Jun1.033404.2260@sequent.com>
Organization: Hewlett Packard - Boise, ID
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Here's what I know:

1) DIP switch sets select code for built in HPIB interface.  Like
   if switch is set to 111 (binary for 7) then discs are referenced
   as :D700 or :D701, etc.

2) Processor is an 8-bit HP proprietary design.

3) Basic is fairly complete with graphing functions, etc.  Is quite
   friendly for teaching beginners,etc.

4) Video interface is essentially CGA (15750 hz horizontal) but does
   overscan.  All HP monitors for use with the 86 were tweaked at
   the factory to account for this.  Some non-hp monitors work.  I
   remember the AMDEK 300 works.

Good luck,

John