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Hi from Perth (Microbee user 1985) - markfre - 20-05-2026
Hi all. My first computer was a 64kB Microbee with a green monochrome screen. I recall having a 5.25" disk drive.
Question: What was the first colour Microbee model? The 32kB Communicator?
- Mark
RE: Hi from Perth (Microbee user 1985) - ChickenMan - 20-05-2026
The first Microbee model with Colour built in was the Premium series. But in mid 1983 a colour board was available for installing in the Microbee's sold at the time. They were rather complex to add so was available only through Applied Technology to do the upgrade. From their 83 price list -
M'Bee Std. or Plus 16K or 32K conversion to colour. $190
M'Bee I.C. & 64 conversion to colour $179
RE: Hi from Perth (Microbee user 1985) - markfre - 21-05-2026
That's very interesting. I wasn't aware of the colour upgrade options at the time in the mid 1980s. Thanks.