Also known as | Olivetti Prodest PC128 |
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Manufacturer | Thomson SA |
Release date | 1986 |
Discontinued | 1989 |
Media | Audio cassette |
Operating system | BASIC 128 and Basic 1.0 [1] |
CPU | Motorola 6809E @ 1MHz |
Memory | 64Kb ROM, 128kB RAM [1] |
Storage | Audio cassette (1200/2400 bauds), disk drive (optional) [1] |
Display | 8 modes from 160 x 200 to 640 x 200 with 2 to 16 colors (from 4096) |
Graphics | Thomson EF9369 |
Sound | 4 channels, 7 octaves |
Input | 69 keys mechanical AZERTY keyboard, light pen [1] |
Controller input | Joystick, Mouse [1] |
Power | 200V, 24W |
Dimensions | 362 x 87 x 315 mm |
Mass | 3Kg |
Backward compatibility | Thomson MO5 [1] |
Predecessor | Thomson MO5 |
The Thomson MO6 was a Motorola 6809E-based computer introduced in France in 1986. [2] [3] It was intended as the successor to the Thomson MO5 [4] and featured 128 KB of RAM, a 40 × 25 text display, and a new built-in Microsoft BASIC interpreter ( BASIC 128 [5]). It retained compatibility with its predecessor, while incorporating the same technology as the TO8. [6]
Graphic abilities were expanded compared to the MO5, by the use of the Thomson EF9369 graphics chip. The 16 colour palette could be defined from a total of 4096 [5] colours and extra video modes were available: [5]
In Italy it was sold by Olivetti with minor aesthetic changes, and named Olivetti Prodest PC128. Twenty-one games were released for the MO6. [7] [8] The machine was available until January 1989.