Philips VG5000

The VG5000μ is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans by Radiotechnique (RTS)[1] and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.[2] Production ended in 1986.[3]

Philips VG5000
DeveloperPhilips
ManufacturerRadiotechnique (RTS)
TypeHome computer
Generation8-bit
Release dateFrance: 1 October 1984 (1984-10-01)
Lifespan1984-1986
Discontinued1986
MediaCassette tape
Operating systemVG5000 BASIC
CPUZ80 4 MHz
Memory24 KB RAM, 18KB ROM

Specifications
  • Zilog Z80 4 MHz processor
  • RAM: 24KB, including 8KB reserved for display
  • ROM: 18KB containing the VG5000 BASIC, derived from Microsoft Basic 80
  • Video processor: SGS Thomson EF9345
  • Graphics: 320 × 250 in 8 colors (8 × 10 pixel characters)[4]
  • 1 voice over 5 octaves
  • Built-in keyboard 63 keys AZERTY with keyboard shortcut to Basic instructions
  • Connector for the cassette player (1200/2400 baud)
  • SCART connector
  • Bus connector 2×25 pins

References
  1. https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=1073
  2. https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=1073
  3. https://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=249&st=1
  4. http://vg5k.free.fr/index.php?gosub=sEJ-gF15F]dO5WnKt4BAeCwE&lng=EN
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