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From: schaefer@gumby.UUCP
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Subject: Re: INFO NEEDED: "Amstrad" (sp?) Computer
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Date: Mon, 16-Dec-85 01:14:10 EST
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Posted: Mon Dec 16 01:14:10 1985
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> Help!
> 
> I need information on the "Amstrad" Computer (sp?).  It's apparently a Z-80
> CPU based personal computer with high resolution color graphics and a 5-1/4"
> built-in disk drive.
> 
> I need to know whether any knows about this computer, what it's specs are,
> what is it compatible with, and the bottom line:  Is it worth its weight in

> IC's?


I got a flyer from Knighted Computers, 707 Highland St. 
Fulton, NY 13069 (315)-593-8219
for the Amstrad 128K PC, apparently a hot seller in the U.K.,
which was named computer product of the year in 1984.
It is said to run Wordstar, spreadsheets, and games and public 
domain CP/M programs.
Here is a list of features:


-has disk drive (expandable)
-includes monitor
-128K RAM (expandable)
-Z80A 4MHz
-48K ROM, ROM cart. port
-its own CRT controller
-full size 76 key w/numeric
-3 voice/8 oct sound
-hi res full color
-built in centronics
-joystick port
-cassette interfc
-stereo snd out
-20/40/80 col scrn
-includes BASIC, CP/M, LOGO, AMDOS
-1 yr warranty
-software bundle includes:
	-word proc
	-speadsht
	-graphics
	-home educ
	-arcade game soft
-much liked manual
-coupon for $300.00 off first software purchase


I am just repeating what I read, but it looks good.


Here are the prices:


Amstrad w/green monitor #1138 => $499.00
Amstrad w/RGB monitor #1139 => $649.00


Again, something like this almost sounds too good to be true,
so check it out first.
Hope this helped,
---Matt