| Toshiba Pasopia | |
| Type: | Home computer |
| Processor: | Zilog Z80A @ 4 MHz |
| Memory: | 64 KB RAM 16 KB VRAM |
| Graphics: | 160 x 100, 640 x 200 8 colors (RGB primaries) |
| Sound: | 3 octaves (built-in speaker) |
| Os: | PA7010: T-BASIC PA7012: OA-BASIC |
| Successor: | Pasopia 5, Pasopia 7 |
| Aka: | PA7010, PA7012, Toshiba T100 |
Toshiba Pasopia is a computer from manufacturer Toshiba, released in 1981 and based around a Zilog Z80 microprocessor. This is not to be confused with the Toshiba Pasopia IQ, a similar named line of MSX compatible computers.
There are two models, the PA7010 and the PA7012. PA7010 comes with T-BASIC, a version of Microsoft BASIC. PA7012 comes with the more powerful built-in operating system - OA-BASIC developed by Toshiba, capable of sequential file access and automated loading of programs.[1] The keyboard has 90 keys, a separate numeric keypad and eight function keys. The machine could be expanded with disk drives, extra RAM and offered a RS-232 and a parallel printer port.[1]
In 1982 the machine was sold on the American market as Toshiba T100.[2] [3] It had an optional LCD screen (with 320 x 64 resolution) that fitted into the keyboard. Two CRT monitors were available: a 13" green monochrome, and 15" RGB color.1982 models came with T-BASIC version 1.1.[4]
The machine supported cartridge-type peripherals called PAC, RAM packs with battery backup, Kanji ROM packs and joystick ports. Pascal and OA-BASIC cartridges were on sale.
In 1983 Toshiba released the Pasopia 5 and Pasopia 7, intended as successors to the original Pasopia.[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
A dedicated magazine, named "Oh! Pasopia" was published in Japan between 1983 and 1987.[14] [15] [16]