Thomson TO9
1985 French computer model
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The Thomson TO9 is a home computer introduced by French company Thomson SA in 1985.[1]
Thomson TO9 | |
| Manufacturer | Thomson SA |
|---|---|
| Released | 1985 |
| Introductory price | 9,000 FF |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Operating system | Basic 1.0, BASIC 128 |
| CPU | Motorola 6809E, 1 MHz |
| Memory | 128KB RAM 136KB ROM |
| Graphics | Thomson EF9369, 320 x 200 |
| Sound | 3 channels, 7 octaves |
| Predecessor | Thomson TO7/70 |
| Successor | Thomson TO9+ |
It's based on the Thomson TO7/70 with new features.[2] It included a built-in 320 Kb 3.5" floppy drive unit, and inputs for light pen, joystick, and mouse. The ROM included some utilities like: two BASIC versions (BASIC 1.0 and BASIC 128), a word processor (Paragraphe) and a database program (Fiche & Dossiers).[3]
The machine was compatible with the previous TO7 and TO7/70 models.[4]
Introduced in October 1985, the Thomson TO9 was quickly replaced with the Thomson TO9+ that came out in 1986.[5] Ten games were released for the TO9.[6]
