Epson PX-8 Geneva

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The "Geneva" was Epson's successor to their ground-breaking HX-20. Utilizing the CP/M operating system, the PX-8 used cassette tapes for storage and could add additional memory or even a modem. A portable printer was another option.

The small screen, however, makes it less desirable for real work than its closest competitor, the NEC Starlet.


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The Epson Geneva closed up, with the keyboard cover on.
The Geneva packed for travel

The Epson Geneva open, with the screen up and the keyboard cover.
The Geneva ready for use, with the keyboard cover below.

A close-up of the Geneva's small screen and microcassette tape drive.
The Geneva's screen and built-in tape drive.

The Epson Geneva's rear ports.
The Geneva's rear ports

Mfr: Epson
Location:
Model: PX-8
Processor: Z80 (with 6301 for I/O)
Speed: 2.45mhz (.0614mhz 6301)
Op. Sys: CP/M
Bits:
Internal: 8
Data: 8
RAM:
Min: 64K
Max: 184K
ROM: 32K
Input: 72 key QWERTY keyboard
Display: 480x64 pixel, 80x8 char mono LCD
Storage:
Cassette: Built-in microcassette drive -- treated as a disk drive by CP/M
Floppy Disk:
Hard Disk:
Ports:
Serial: 1 RS-232C, 1 "Serial", both 8-pin mini-DIN
Parallel:
Keyboard:
Joystick:
Other: 2 Analog inputs, Tape Recorder port, Bus Extension, Bar Code Reader port
Expansion: 2 ROM Sockets
Introduced: 1983
Discontinued:
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