SVI-838

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SVI-838
Also known asX'press 16
ManufacturerSpectravideo
Type personal computer
Release date1986
Operating system MS-DOS 2.11 / CP/M-86
CPU Intel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz
Memory256 KB (+128 KB VRAM)640 KB (max.)
Removable storage Cartridge, disk drive
GraphicsCGA, Yamaha V9938
SoundAY-3-8910

The SVI-838, also known as X'press 16, is the last microcomputer produced by Spectravideo (at Hong Kong). Although it was a PC clone, it had the standard sound and video coprocessors of the MSX2, making it a hybrid system. [1] The sales were unimpressive and it is now considered a collectible.

Contents

With a SVI-811 adapter, the machine could run MSX1 programs in cartridge. [1]

Technical specifications

The SVI-838 had the following technical specifications:

Peripherals

Main items: [2]

References

  1. 1 2 "SVI 838 X'Press 16". 1000bit. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  2. "Spectravideo SVI-838". Samdal. Retrieved 2012-07-08.