Kay 1024
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| Developer | NEMO |
|---|---|
| Type | Home computer |
| Released | 1998 |
| Operating system | TR-DOS |
| CPU | Zilog Z80A @ 3.5 or 7 MHz |
| Memory | 1024 KB |
| Display | RGB monitor/ TV out; 256x192 |
| Sound | Beeper, AY-3-8910 |
| Backward compatibility | ZX Spectrum |
The Kay 1024[1][2][3] was a Russian ZX Spectrum clone introduced in 1998.[4][5][6] Created by the NEMO[7][8] company of St. Petersburg, it has 1024 KB of RAM.[5] It was a rival to Scorpion ZS 256, having a slightly lower price. It offered a controller for a PC keyboard and HDD, but not for floppy disks (although available as an extension card). Adding a General Sound card was easy, and the CPU had a 7 Mhz turbo mode.
Earlier versions of the machine were known as Kay 128 and Kay 256.[8][9]
The Kay 2006 NB (North Bridge) is a 2006 version based on the Altera EPM7064 MAX. It adds three new graphics modes: Multicolor, GigaScreen and 512×192 pixels in 2 colors.[8]
The Kay 2010 or Kay 1024/SL4 is a 2010 update of the original KAY 1024 with a few minor additions and improvements.[8][10] The Kay 2010 mainboards are manufactured in Chelyabinsk.[8][10]
