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Computers
In The Beginning
Epson HX-20
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Epson HX-20. With 16K RAM which is optionally expandable to 32K and 32K ROM expandable to 64K, RS-232C and serial interfaces. Full size ASCII typewriter keyboard and five programmable keys brings ten separate program functions to your fingertips.
Can run on its own power supply for over 50 hours which can be easily recharged overnight and has the ability to retain its memory in RAM even when switched off. Unique LCD Screen, keeping you in the picture by showing any 20 characters by 4 lines at a time. Built-in 24 column dot matrix impact microprinter offers 42 LPM in a crisp precise 5 x 7 matrix. Bit addressable graphics allow you to design your own characters for full graphic capability, a cartridge ribbon, full ASCII character set including the pound sign and enough international symbols for reproducing most Western languages. Choose from a wide variety of peripherals. Barcode readers, audio cassette for loading and saving programs, microcassette and ROM cartridges, and the world famous Epson dot matrix computer printer for quality output to name just a few. Via accoustic couplers this superb maching can also be linked through the telephone to other computers. Uses a full extended version of Microsoft BASIC, with a 24 hour clock, date and alarm, string functions and music generation. The interface options (with RS-232C and serial interfaces as standard) include a standard cassette, a ROM cartridge, plus a system bus that allows you to expand the RAM and ROM capabilities.
Epson HX-20
06-04-2004