Soundic Pencil II
1983 · personal computer
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Soundic |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1983 |
| Type | PERSONAL COMPUTER |
| CPU | Z80A - Unknown |
| Memory (RAM) | 2Kb RAM + 16Kb VRAM |
| Configurations | This is computer was also sell under the brand of Hanimex Pencil II in Australia and France. The BASIC are in a ROM cartridge: SD-BASIC v 2.0. One assumes that this computer is compatible with the ColecoVision console. The port of cartridges are of the same size and form as a Colecovision cartridge. To play it, you need the "Colecovision Support" expansion into the side of the unit. It incorporates the function "single-key-commands keys": 'frequently used commands, keywords and functions can be entered by pressing the ESC key together with the appropiate key.' Another peculiar thing is the form of define the "user-defined function keys": 6 user-defined function keys, each capable of performing 2 user-defined functions, are available. 2 variables names are asigned to each of the F1,...,F6 keys. The first one is fx$, where x is 1 to 6, and can be recalled by pressing the corresponding function key. The second one is FX$, and can be recalled by pressing the SHIFT key together with the corresponding function key. Functions can be stored by using LET or implied LET statement commands. However, the string is restricted to 8 characters maximum. EXAMPLE 10 LET f1$="LIST ,30" 20 LET F1$="LIST 20" 30 END RUN This last info are taken from page 44 of the manual. |
| Graphics | 256x192 with 16 colours |
| Operating System | SD-BASIC v 2.0 in cartridge |
| Production end (mm-yyyy) | - 1983 |
| ROM | 20Kb |
| Sound | 3 channels, 5 octaves and 1 noise generator |
| Storage memory | Cassette |
| Text (Cols x Rows) | 30x24 |
About the Soundic Pencil II
A vintage personal computer system by Soundic released in 1983.
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