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From: rlp@cbscd5.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.micro
Subject: IBM PC Jr.
Message-ID: <907@cbscd5.UUCP>
Date: Wed, 2-Nov-83 21:27:19 EST
Article-I.D.: cbscd5.907
Posted: Wed Nov  2 21:27:19 1983
Date-Received: Sun, 6-Nov-83 09:06:47 EST
Organization: AT&T Bell Laboratories <SCCS>, Columbus
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USA Today (11/2/83) had an article on the new IBM
PC Jr (aka Peanut).  Basically, it comes in a cartridge
model with 64K of memory for $669, and a disk model
with 128K for $1269.  

	Features:
		16-bit micro (8088)
		62 key keyboard communicates with
		main unit vis IR - range 20 ft.
		Plug-in ports for 'game controller',
		light pen, and 'color graphics'.
		Self test mode

	Options:
		50 cps thermal printer	$175
		Joy stick		$ 40(!)
		Modem			$199
		PC DOS 2.1		$ 65
		HomeWord (WP)		$ 75
		HomeBudget jr.		$ 45
		Game Cartridges (4)	$ 35 (each)

R. L. Platt
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