NorthStar Horizon

Posted by musovern on Aug 12th, 2024 in NorthStar Horizon, S100 | 0 comments Introducing the NorthStar Horizon: A Pioneer in Personal Computing The NorthStar Horizon, launched in 1977, is a standout in the early era of personal computing, notable for its unique blend of aesthetics and functionality. With its distinctive blue metal chassis and elegant wooden case top, the Horizon offered a stylish yet practical design that set it apart from other computers of its time. Powered by the versatile Zilog Z80 processor and featuring an expandable S-100 bus architecture, the Horizon catered to both hobbyists and professionals alike. It supported up to 64KB of RAM and was among the... Read More...

Super 80 – V2 Reproduction

Posted by musovern on May 2nd, 2023 in Dick Smith Super 80 Rev2 | 0 comments First power up with Monitor V1.2 Upgraded RAM to 48K and Monitor to 8R5 Read More...

Dick Smith Super 80

Posted by musovern on May 2nd, 2023 in Dick Smith Super 80 | 0 comments Got this Super80 in the big tech sale Auckland 2020. A little bit about the Super 80 The Dick Smith Super-80 was a Zilog Z80 based kit computer developed as a joint venture between Electronics Australia magazine and Dick Smith Electronics. It was presented as a series of construction articles in Electronics Australia magazine’s August, September and October 1981 issues. Electronics Australia had published a number of computer projects before the Super-80, including the EDUC-8 in 1974, the Mini Scamp and the DREAM 6800 Video Computer. The computer was sold as a “short form” kit for A$... Read More...