The basic features of the Codimex CD-6809 are similar to the TRS-80 Color Computer: • CPU:
Motorola 6809E, 895 kHz to 1.79 MHz • Memory: •
ROM: 16 KB (containing "Color BASIC 1.1" and "Extended Color BASIC 1.0") •
RAM: 32 KB • Keyboard: • Built-in, 53-keys • Display:
Motorola 6847, 9 colors • Text mode (with 32 x 16 characters) • Low resolution graphics (with 64 x 32 pixels) • Medium and high resolution graphics (up to 256 x 192 pixels, 2 colors per pixel) • Expansion port (cartridges, 40 pin) • Other ports: •
PAL-M RF out •
RS-232C serial port (5 pin
DIN) • Joysticks (5 pin
DIN) • Cassette recorder (1500
baud, with remote engine control, 5 pin
DIN) The machine had a unique "Reverse Video" switch on the back, that displayed a black background with green characters. == See also ==