NEC PC-8201A

The Model 100's big brother

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Almost identical to the Radio Shack model 100, the NEC featured a different (and some say better) arrow key layout. Mine also has a rechargeable battery pack, rather than space for the 4 AA's that the m100 used.

I've got a second one on the way; these things (and the model 100) are so dang useful, I'm always looking for additional machines. I'm currently working (in my copious spare time) on an alphapaging terminal package to use the 8201a and m100 as a dedicated paging station.

NEC's later machine, the PC-8401A, had a name as well: the Starlet. Did the PC-8201A have one as well?


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NEC PC-8201A
Very similar to the TRS-80 model 100

NEC PC-8201A
Detail of the expansion port

NEC PC-8201A Ports
Detail of the rear ports

NEC PC-8201A
The PC-8201A itself

NEC PC-8201A
Another shot of the NEC

NEC PC-8201A
One last picture

Mfr: NEC (made by Kyocera)
Location: Japan
Model: PC-8201A
Processor: i80C85
Speed:
Op. Sys: proprietary
Bits:
Internal: 8
Data: 8
RAM:
Min: 8K
Max: 32K
ROM: 32K
Input: 66 key Keyboard, Bar Code Reader
Display: 8x40 LCD
Storage:
Cassette: External
Floppy Disk: External, 100K/200K 3.5"
Hard Disk: [none]
Ports:
Serial:
Parallel:
Keyboard:
Joystick:
Other:
Expansion:
Introduced: 1983
Discontinued:
Cost:
Physical:
Size: 8.5"x11"x4"
Weight: 3.75lbs (1.7kg)
Power:
Voltage: 6vdc
Connector:
Polarity:
Peripherals:
Notes:
Very similar to the Radio Shack model 100, manufactured by Kyocera.
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