Computer [Zeda Z80]
Maker and role
Zeda Computers International Limited, Manufacturer
Production date
Early 1980s
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.308
Production period
Description
Micro-computer; central processing unit (CPU), keyboard and display screen contained in one unit in a fawn coloured, metal casing. The brand name on the front and back of the casing is "ZEDA" Computers International Ltd. The model number is 5824, serial number 24536. The tray of the keyboard is metal and there are 108 key tabs. The standard typewriter keys are coloured cream, including the "space bar". The remainder of the keys are dark brown, except for one orange key tab. The keys are plastic and encoded with letters of the alphabet, numbers and characters which are operated by depressing manually. On the front left of the unit, above the key board, is a viewing screen. This screen, termed a cathode ray tube visual display unit, is made of glass and has a black plastic border. The dimension of the screen is 275 mm on the diagonal. The shape of the screen is rectangular. On the front right of the unit, above the keyboard, are 2 slotted openings for "floppy discs". The black plastic ON/OFF switch is mounted to
Marks
ZEDA
Media/Materials
Other name
Microcomputer
Credit Line
Zeda Computers International Limited. Early 1980s. Computer [Zeda Z80], 2004.308. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thank you for sharing this reflection on your work at Zeda Computers International, Ltd and your personal Zeda computer.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted one year ago.
I worked for Zeda Computers International, Ltd at 1662 W. 820 North Provo, Utah from 9/1978 - 6/1980. I designed and installed their first PBX phone system, and did general tech work. A proud owner and user of a Zeda 580. I used it as my main PC until ~1993. It remained superior to many generations of IBM PC and most MS-DOS versions, though Win XP and beyond have finally surpassed it.
- David Bogardus posted one year ago.
Thank you for sharing this.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 3 years ago.
I worked for Zeda Computers, Int'l as their Technical Support Manager and helped build and ship these Z-80 based Micro-Computers.
- John P. Terry posted 3 years ago.