Canon V-20
{{Short description|Microcomputer}}
{{Infobox computer
|Photo = 280px
|Type = home computer
|Released = 1983
|Discontinued =
|Processor = NEC 780C @ 3.25 MHz
|Memory = 64 KB
|OS = MSX BASIC
}}
The Canon V-20 was a MSX microcomputer made by the Japanese corporation Canon. It had an innovative digital camera interface (T-90/DMB-90) to use with the Canon T90.{{cite web|url=http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/canont90/htmls/interface.htm |title=Canon T-90 Interfacing with a Canon V-20 |work=Mir.com.my |date= |accessdate=2010-12-30}}
Canon V-10
The V-10 was quite identical to the V-20, except that it had less RAM memory (just 16 KB) and a white case.{{cite web|url=http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=575 |title=Canon V-10 |work=old-computers.com |access-date=September 13, 2008}}
Technical specifications
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| CPU | Zilog Z80A @ 3.25 MHz |
| RAM | 64 KB |
| VRAM | 16 KB (TMS9918) |
| ROM | 32 KB |
| Keyboard | mechanic, 73 keys (with 4 cursor keys) |
| Display | text: 40×24 rows; graphics: 256×192 pixels, 16 colours, 32 sprites |
| Sound | General Instrument AY-3-8910 (PSG), 3 voices, white noise |
| Ports | 2 joystick connectors, TV out, sound out, tape recorder connector, parallel port, 2 cartridge slots |
| Storage | tape recorder (2400 bps) or one or two external {{convert|3+1/2|in|abbr=on}} disk drive Canon VF-100 (720 KB) |
References
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External links
- [http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=428 Canon V-20]
- [http://bilgisayarlarim.com/Canon/V-20/ V-20 gallery]
- [http://www.museo8bits.com/canon_v20.htm Canon V-20] {{in lang|es}}
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Category:Computer-related introductions in 1983
Category:Products introduced in 1983
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