matt@ucla-security.arpa (04/16/83)
From: Matthew J. Weinstein <matt@ucla-security.arpa> Some facts from the back of a QX-10 spec sheet (VALDOCS configuration - $2995): HARDWARE -------- standard hardware: (included in above price) ----------------- HASCI keyboard - has keys such as `STORE', `PRINT', etc [nice keyboard layout] kb is in three separate sections (numeric, editing, alpha) Z80A 256k memory 2 (!) DMA controllers NEC 7220 Graphics chip with 128k of Video Ram 2 Thinline disk drives (5&1/4" - 320kb ea) CMOS clock/calendar (keeps track of date/time when shut off) (can be used to time e-mail) 5 option slots Green screen predicted plug-in enhancements: ------------------------------ Color upgrade [with the NEC GDC this makes sense] Hard disk controller for external hard disk enhancement wishlist: ----------------------- 1 mbyte memory [possible if using 256k compatible 64k chips] 16 or 32 bit processor (hopefully an NS16k) Mouse (probable) SOFTWARE -------- VALDOCS Software System - supports CP/M 2.2 using O/S called TP/M Version 1 (current) Word processor (with bold,italic,bold+italic on screen) [works very nicely with HASCI kbd] Appointment book/scheduler Address book 4 function calculator Electronic mail Graphics pad Charts constructor software [easily generates bar, pie, line, sample charts] Indexing function to lookup files by KEYWORD Version 2 (the future) Data base manager Spreadsheet Report generator New software integration possible!