Kit Computers : New Models

There are 2 new Microbee kit computers in the advanced stages of development. For full details on the progress of development please read the dedicated thread on the Microbee Technology Forum -> <HERE> Previously known (at the start of development) as the Classic-Plus, the design has changed into being the heart of 2 new models (names to be announced just before release). Renamed to represent the significant changes and added features of the designs over the original Classic-Plus target spec, these new models include the following features: • Fully backwards compatible with older Microbee models • Dual processor design • Z80 running at 3.375Mhz, 10 Mhz or 20 Mhz • MC68SZ328 (Dragonball SZ) MC68000 compatible processor running at 66Mhz • Dual Boot - Microbee ‘Z80’ Mode, or ‘M68K’ mode • Floppy disk emulation makes use of disk images stored on an SDcard • Hardware Floppy disk interface (Option) • Microbee Premium series graphics compatible • Enhanced 4 bit plane extended graphics • Hardware cursor / sprite layer • Dual sound FIFO for stereo sound output • USB mouse interface • 1Mbyte ‘Z80’ space RAM • Loadable boot ‘RAM’ • 32Mb SDram & Flash ROM for ‘M68K’ space • Fully UpScaled video out via HDMI (no need for 15Khz compatible monitor or external upscaler) • Sound out via HDMI or 3.5mm jack • Standard Microbee Serial & Parallel ports • 2 models (shown at right) 64 key original keyboard layout & new 98 key keyboard layout in deluxe case. Want to keep up with the latest news & launch date information? Join our email ‘ New Models Interest List ‘ <- Click on the Link.