Komputer 2086
Polish ZX Spectrum clone
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The Unipolbrit[1] Komputer 2086 was a Polish version of the home computer Timex Sinclair 2068,[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] produced by a joint venture of the Polish state-owned Unimor and foreign company Polbrit International.[9] Introduced in 1986, the computer had a cost of roughly 190000 zł.[10]
TypeHome computer
Released1986
Introductory price190000 zł
MediaCassette tapes, 31⁄2-inch floppy disks, 51⁄4-inch floppy disks, ROM Cartridges
Unipolbrit Komputer 2086 | |
| Type | Home computer |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Introductory price | 190000 zł |
| Media | Cassette tapes, 31⁄2-inch floppy disks, 51⁄4-inch floppy disks, ROM Cartridges |
| Operating system | Sinclair BASIC with Timex Computer Corp. extension |
| CPU | Zilog Z80A @ 3.58 MHz |
| Memory | 48 KiB |
| Display | PAL TV or video monitor; text: 32×24 lines, 16 colours; graphics: 256×192, 16 colours or 512×192 pixels, two colours; attributes: 32x24 or 32x192, two colours per area. |
| Graphics | Timex SCLD |
| Sound | Beeper, AY-3-8912 |
| Input | Keyboard |
| Predecessor | Timex Computer 2048 |
| Successor | Timex Computer 3256 |
The machine wasn't 100% ZX Spectrum-compatible (like all other Timex Sinclair computers) and a "Spectrum Emulation" cartridge was available (usually bundled).[11][12][13]
Technical specifications
- Zilog Z80A @ 3.50 MHz
- 16 KiB
- 48 KiB
Display
- Timex SCLD chip[14][15][16] with Extended Color, Dual Screen and High Resolution screen modes:
- Text: 32×24 characters (8×8 pixels, rendered in graphics mode)
- Graphics: 256×192 pixels, 15 colours (two simultaneous colours - "attributes" - per 8×8 pixels, causing attribute clash)
- Extended Color: 256×192 pixels, 15 colors with colour resolution of 32×192 (two simultaneous colours - "attributes" - per 8x1 pixels)
- Dual Screen: (two 256×192 pixels screens can be placed in memory)
- High Resolution: 512×192 mode with 2 colours (Four palettes: Black & White, Blue & Yellow, Red & Cyan, Magenta & Green).
Sound
- Beeper (1 channel, 10 octaves and 10+ semitones via internal speaker) and AY-3-8912 PSG (three channels)
I/O
- Line audio in/out for external cassette tape storage
- RF television out
- DIN Composite monitor out
- Kempston Joystick input
- Cartridge port
- Centronics printer port.
Storage
- External cassette tape recorder
- External 5" 1/4 or 3" disc drives
Keyboard
- Mechanical keyboard: 42 keys, five function keys, cursor keys
Gallery
Unipolbrit with external disc drive
External 3" drive.
Unipolbrit boot screen
Unipolbrit with cartridge drive open
ZX Spectrum emulator cartridge
ZX Spectrum emulator cartridge boot screen
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