Thomson MO6
1986 French computer model
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The Thomson MO6 was a Motorola 6809E-based computer introduced in France in 1986.[2][3] It was intended as the successor to the Thomson MO5[4] and featured 128 KB of RAM, a 40 × 25 text display, and a new built-in Microsoft BASIC interpreter (BASIC 128[1][5]). It retained compatibility with its predecessor, while incorporating the same technology as the TO8.[6]
Thomson MO6 | |
| Also known as | Olivetti Prodest PC128 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Thomson SA |
| Released | 1986 |
| Discontinued | 1989 |
| Media | Audio cassette |
| Operating system | BASIC 128 and Basic 1.0 |
| CPU | Motorola 6809E @ 1MHz |
| Memory | 64 KB ROM, 128 KB RAM[1] |
| Storage | Audio cassette (1200/2400 bauds), disk drive (optional)[1] |
| Display | 8 modes from 160 × 200 to 640 × 200 with 2 to 16 colors (from 4096) |
| Graphics | Thomson EF9369 |
| Sound | 4 channels, 7 octaves |
| Input | 69 keys mechanical AZERTY keyboard, light pen[1] |
| Controller input | Joystick, Mouse [1] |
| Power | 200V, 24W |
| Dimensions | 362 x 87 x 315 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg |
| Backward compatibility | Thomson MO5[1] |
| Predecessor | Thomson MO5 |
Graphic abilities were expanded compared to the MO5, by the use of the Thomson EF9369 graphics chip. The 16 colour palette could be defined from a total of 4096[5] colours and extra video modes were available:[5]
- 160 × 200 × 5 colours with 3 transparency levels
- 160 × 200 × 16 colours
- 320 × 200 × 2 colours (allows shifting between two screen pages)
- 320 × 200 × 3 colours and one transparency level
- 320 × 200 × 4 colours
- 320 × 200 × 16 colours (2 colours per 8 × 1 pixels restraint)
- 640 × 200 × 2 colours
In Italy it was sold by Olivetti with minor aesthetic changes, and named Olivetti Prodest PC128. Twenty-one games were released for the MO6.[7][8] The machine was available until January 1989.
