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Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Computer 1

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Manjši srebrn računalnik z vgrajeno tipkovnico z izstopajočimi tipkami. [SLO]: RadioShack TRS-80 Color Computer, splošno znan kot 'CoCo,' je bil pomemben domači računalnik v osemdesetih letih prejšnjega stoletja. V času, ko so trg obvladovali blagovni znamki, kot sta Commodore in Spectrum, je CoCo dosegel veliko priljubljenost v Severni Ameriki, deloma tudi zaradi obsežne mreže trgovin RadioShack. TRS-80 Color Computer je bil cenovno konkurenčen, kar ga je naredilo dostopnega širši množici. Njegov osnovni model je bil cenovno relativno dostopen v primerjavi z drugimi računalniki tistega časa, kar mu je pomagalo utrditi močan položaj na potrošniškem trgu. Za razliko od zgodnejših modelov TRS-80, ki so večinoma uporabljali mikroprocesor Zilog Z80, je Color Computer vseboval mikroprocesor Motorola 6809. Ta izbira je bila pomembna, saj je večina drugih cenovno ugodnih računalnikov tistega časa, kot na primer Commodore 64, uporabljala MOS Technology 6502. Motorola 6809 je bil cenjen procesor z več oblikovnimi značilnostmi, ki so bile bolj značilne za 16-bitni mikroprocesor. TRS-80 Color Computer je izviral iz eksperimentalnega projekta, katerega cilj je bil ustvariti cenovno dostopen računalniški terminal za kmete, rančarje in druge v kmetijski industriji. Ta terminal je bil zasnovan tako, da se je povezal s telefonsko linijo in navadnim barvnim televizorjem ter zagotavljal sprotne informacije, uporabne za vsakodnevno delovanje kmetij. Nastala naprava je služila kot osnova za splošno uporabo domačega računalnika, in leta 1980 je bil uradno predstavljen TRS-80 Color Computer, ki je delil enako ohišje, tipkovnico in postavitev kot predhodno zamišljeni terminali. Okoli CoCo se je razvila močna skupnost uporabnikov in razvijalcev, ki je proizvedla širok spekter programske opreme in dodatne opreme. Revije, uporabniške skupine in oglasne deske (BBS) so ponujale podporo in vire, kar je še povečalo privlačnost CoCo. V Sloveniji in nekdanji Jugoslaviji je bil CoCo prav tako znan, čeprav je bilo veliko enot pretihotapljenih v regijo zaradi omejene razpoložljivosti preko uradnih kanalov. [ENG]: The RadioShack TRS-80 Color Computer, commonly known as the "CoCo," was a prominent home computer during the 1980s. At a time when brands like Commodore and Spectrum dominated the market, the CoCo achieved widespread popularity in North America, thanks in part to RadioShack's extensive store network. The TRS-80 Color Computer was competitively priced, making it accessible to a wide audience. Its entry-level model was relatively affordable compared to other computers of the era, which helped it establish a strong presence in the consumer market. Unlike earlier TRS-80 models that primarily used the Zilog Z80 microprocessor, the Color Computer featured the Motorola 6809. This choice was notable because most other budget-friendly computers of the time, such as the Commodore 64, used the MOS Technology 6502. The Motorola 6809 was a well-regarded processor with several design features that were more typical of a 16-bit microprocessor. The TRS-80 Color Computer originated from an experimental project aimed at creating an affordable computer terminal for farmers, ranchers, and others in the agricultural industry. This terminal was designed to connect to a phone line and an ordinary color television, providing real-time information useful for day-to-day farm operations. The resulting device served as the foundation for a general-purpose home computer, and in 1980, the TRS-80 Color Computer was officially announced, sharing the same case, keyboard, and layout as the previously envisioned terminals. A robust community of users and developers grew around the CoCo, producing a wide range of software and peripherals. Magazines, user groups, and bulletin board systems (BBS) offered support and resources, further enhancing the CoCo's appeal. In Slovenia and the former Yugoslavia, the CoCo was also known, although many units were smuggled into the region due to limited availability through official channels.
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28-3004a
Leto proizvodnje:
1980
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