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Acorn / Viglen BBC Model B

ID 1649
Tag DCM0796
Year 1984
Origin United Kingdom
CPU 6502
RAM / Memory 32k
Storage 2x 5.25 inch FDD
Operating System BBC OS 1.20

This is a BBC Model B which has been put into an aftermarket case. This was quite a popular thing to do in the 1980s because it allowed the keyboard to be separate from the main unit, and integrated the floppy drive(s) in a neat and "professional" style. In practice the case build quality is quite cheap (for example, the main unit re-uses the original bottom half of the BBC case). Note that the machine also has an AMX mouse. This was a popular add-on for BBC machines in 1985-1986 as it allowed users to experience the latest style of graphical user interface, as seen on much more expensive machines.


Acorn / Viglen BBC Model B - picture 1

Acorn / Viglen BBC Model B - picture 2



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