Amstrad PCW 8256

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:assembly_location gptkb:UK
gptkbp:bus_connections 8-bit
gptkbp:color beige
gptkbp:community_support limited
gptkbp:compatibility gptkb:Word_Star
gptkbp:cooling_system passive cooling
gptkbp:depth monochrome
gptkbp:dimensions 400 x 300 x 100 mm
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1990
gptkbp:emulation available through software emulators
gptkbp:expansion_slots gptkb:none
gptkbp:form_factor desktop
gptkbp:graphics text mode only
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:software
gptkbp:historical_significance early affordable PC
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:port
gptkb:none
gptkb:print
gptkb:keyboard
RS-232
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Amstrad PCW 8256
gptkbp:influenced later personal computers
gptkbp:influenced_by earlier Amstrad models
gptkbp:input_output QWERTY
manual input
UK layout
gptkbp:inspiration future Amstrad models
gptkbp:involved_technology gptkb:Z80_microprocessor
gptkbp:legacy popular in the 1980s
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Amstrad
gptkbp:market_launch gptkb:UK
gptkbp:market_segment home and small business
gptkbp:monitors green monochrome monitor
gptkbp:network gptkb:none
gptkbp:notable_feature integrated word processor
gptkbp:notable_users small businesses
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:CP/_M
gptkbp:power_consumption 50 W
gptkbp:power_supply 220 V AC
gptkbp:price £399
gptkbp:processor gptkb:Zilog_Z80
gptkbp:production_status discontinued
gptkbp:ram 256 KB
gptkbp:related_products gptkb:Amstrad_PCW_8512
gptkbp:release_date 1985-10-01
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1985
gptkbp:sound no built-in sound
gptkbp:storage 3-inch floppy disk
gptkbp:style functional
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Amstrad_PCW_8512
gptkb:Amstrad_PCW_9512
gptkbp:support no longer supported
gptkbp:target_audience home users
gptkbp:user_base home office users
gptkbp:user_interface command line
gptkbp:user_manual available online
gptkbp:weight approximately 10 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Amstrad_PCW
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6