commodore PET 2001 MEMORY Commodore for much higher Random Access Memory (user reliability of recording and Memory): 8K included. record retention Expandable to 32K bytes High noise immunity, error externally. detection, and correction Read Only Memory (operating Uses standard audio cassette system resident in the tapes computer): 13K bytes Tape files, named 8K BASIC interpreter OPERATING SYSTEM 4K — Operating system Machine language accessibility 1K — Diagnostic routine File management in operating VIDEO DISPLAY UNIT system 9" enclosed, black and white, Cursor control, reverse field, and high-resolution CRT graphics under simple BASIC 1000 character display, arranged control 40 columns by 25 lines Cassette file management from 8 x 8 dot matrix for characters BASIC and continuous graphics Pseudo random number Automatic scrolling from bottom Generator of screen INPUT/OUTPUT Winking cursor with full motion All other I/O supported through control IEEE-488 instrument interface Reverse field on all characters which allows for multiple the PET keyboard (White on black or black on intelligent peripherals white) All I/O automatically managed 64 standard ASCII characters; 64 by operating system software The PET keyboard consists of 73 keys. There are the usual graphic characters Single character I/O with GET KEYBOARD command alphanumerics (A-Z and 0-9) found on typewriters and calcul- 91/2" wide x 3" deep; 73 keys Easy screen line-edit capability All 64 ASCII characters available Flexible I/O structure allows for ators and some computers. But the PET has something more: without shift. Calculator style BASIC expansion with 64 graphic characters. The graphics can be used for plots, for numeric key pad intelligent peripherals All 64 graphic and reverse field BASIC INTERPRETER fun and games or for artwork. There are also special screen and characters accessible from Expanded 8K BASIC; 20% faster keyboard (with shift) than most other 8K BASICS keyboard control keys which allow the moving of the cursor in Screen Control: Clear and erase Upward expansion from current four directions, the reversing of characters and background, the Editing: Character insertion and popular BASIC language deletion Strings, integers and multiple inserting and deleting of characters. Shift keys and a run/stop CASSETTE STORAGE dimension arrays key are also provided to facilitate keyboard operations. By the Fast Commodore designed 10 significant digits; floating point redundant-recording scheme, numbers use of a POKE command, lower case letters are obtained instead assuring reliable data recovery Direct memory access through Cassette drive modified by PEEK and POKE commands of the graphic symbols above the capital letter keys.
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At Hanimex, we believe that everyone should benefit from the latest technological advances. That's why we have introduced the Commodore PET. a personal, portable computer that's surprisingly Storekeepers need PET for inventory inexpensive. control. Engineers use it for complex The PET has been specially designed calculations. Professional men can for people who want all the advantages maintain their records. Graziers can of computer processing without the control stock and feed statistics. Real cost and complexity of most mini- estate agents can catalogue property computer systems. profiles, and in the home, PET can help you relax with entertainment It consists of a TV screen, keyboard programmes including chess, and built-in cassette deck. So you don't need an additional TV monitor, just backgammon and space games. It also plug it into mains power. incorporates teach-yourself programmes for subjects such as Because the PET is a personal mathematics and languages. Whatever computer, it uses BASIC language. the job, you will have a need for PET at The easiest to learn and the simplest to work and at home. programme. And over 200 standard programmes in business, science, education and entertainment are Dealer enquiries invited already available.
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