Desktop Computer and Accessories [Dick Smith VZ200]

Maker and role
Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited, Retailer
VTech, Maker
Commodore Electronics Limited, Maker
ARLEC Australia Pty Ltd, Maker
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Object detail

Accession number

2016.13

Maker

Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited
VTech
Commodore Electronics Limited
ARLEC Australia Pty Ltd

Production period

1980s

Description

VZ200 processor inside a VZ300 console, imported and retailed by Dick Smith in New Zealand and Australia in the 1980s. Includes VZ300 console with keyboard, DATASSETTE reader made by Commodore Taiwan, VZ300 16K RAM Memory Expansion module in VZ200 housing, VZ300 Controller unit (DOS Version 2) and VZ300 Serial Interface Unit.

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
ARLEC REGULATED POWER SUPPLY / INPUT 240 v 50Hz / output 5V 0.7A, 12V 0.7A / APP No V/74195/PS731 Sticker

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

Dick Smith Electronics Pty. Limited et al. Desktop Computer and Accessories [Dick Smith VZ200], 2016.13. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).