Sord M68

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:collectibility considered collectible today
gptkbp:community small user base
gptkbp:community_support minimal
gptkbp:compatibility Sord M68 B software
gptkbp:design compact and portable
gptkbp:development ceased in late 1980s
gptkbp:dimensions 300 x 200 x 80 mm
gptkbp:discontinued gptkb:1985
gptkbp:emulation available on some platforms
gptkbp:end_of_life 1990s
gptkbp:expansion_slots 2
gptkbp:form_factor desktop
gptkbp:graphics text and simple graphics
gptkbp:has_documentation available online
gptkbp:historical_significance part of early 80s computing era
gptkbp:home_port gptkb:joystick
RS-232
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sord M68
gptkbp:influenced Japanese microcomputer market
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:keyboard
QWERTY
video output
TV or monitor
direct input
gptkbp:inspiration for retro computing enthusiasts
gptkbp:language_support gptkb:BASIC
gptkbp:legacy influenced later models
influenced later Sord models
gptkbp:library limited availability
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Sord_Computer_Corporation
gptkbp:market gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:market_segment home computing
gptkbp:monitors monochrome
gptkbp:notable_features affordable price
gptkbp:notable_traits simple architecture
gptkbp:notable_users hobbyists
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:Sord_OS
gptkbp:power_supply AC adapter
gptkbp:price around 100,000 yen
gptkbp:processor gptkb:Zilog_Z80
gptkbp:programming_language Sord BASIC
gptkbp:provides_support_for limited to BASIC
gptkbp:ram 64 KB
gptkbp:related_products Sord M68 B
Sord M68 C
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1982
gptkbp:sound beeper
gptkbp:storage gptkb:cassette
gptkbp:successor Sord M68 B
Sord M68 C
gptkbp:support limited after discontinuation
gptkbp:type gptkb:microprocessor
gptkbp:user_interface command line
gptkbp:user_manual available
gptkbp:weight approximately 3 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zilog_Z8000
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7