Desktop Computer [Dick Smith VZ300]

Maker and role
Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited, Retailer
VTech, Manufacturer
ARLEC Australia Pty Ltd, Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Manufacturer
Production date
1985
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Object detail

Accession number

2016.14

Maker

Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited
VTech
ARLEC Australia Pty Ltd
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Production period

1980s

Description

VZ300 home computer, made by VTech in Hong Kong and imported and retailed by Dick Smith Electronics in Australia and New Zealand from 1985 to 1987. Includes main console with keyboard, disk controller, printer module, 32K RAM module, 2 floppy disk drives, ZETA tape data recorder and Mitsubishi monochrome monitor. Operates using multiple 6 volt power supplies. All components are fitted to a custom homemade portable wooden tray.

Marks

DICK SMITH ELECTRONICS / VZ300 / PERSONAL COLOUR COMPUTER Maker's Plate
PC Patterson / Ph 8184735 Hand-written
Property of PC PATTERSON / Ph AK 8184735 Engraved
Mitsubishi Electric Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited et al. 1985. Desktop Computer [Dick Smith VZ300], 2016.14. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Processor, Digital Data Computer, Digital Computer, Desktop Tools & Equipment for Communication Data Processing T&E Data Processing Devices

Production place

Hong Kong East Asia Asia

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

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