Philips :YES
| Type | Personal computer |
|---|---|
| Release date | 1985 |
| Operating system | DOS Plus, MS-DOS, Concurrent DOS |
| CPU | Intel 80186 @ 8 MHz |
| Memory | 128KiB to 640 KiB |
The Philips :YES was a home computer/personal computer released by Philips in 1985. It wasn't 100% compatible with the IBM PC, a reason given for its commercial failure. The system was sold in limited quantities only.
Technical specifications
- Microprocessor: Intel 80186 @ 8 MHz
- ROM: 192 KiB
- RAM: 128 to 640 KiB
- Keyboard: mechanical, with 93 keys
- Operating system: DOS Plus, MS-DOS, Concurrent DOS
- Storage: two 3½ in drives, 720 KiB each. One or two optional external 3½ in or 5¼ in drives.[1]
- Video modes:[2]
- A0: Text, 40 columns × 25 rows, 8 colours
- A1: Text, 80 columns × 25 rows, 8 colours
- A2: Text, 80 columns × 25 rows, 2 colours + intensity
- G0: 160 × 252 pixels, 16 colours
- G1: 640 × 252 pixels, 2 colours + intensity
- G2: 320 × 252 pixels, 16 colours
- G3: 640 × 252 pixels, 4 colours
The built-in graphics hardware supported composite video output. An additional video module allowed output to TTL monochrome monitors, colour monitors or SCART televisions.[3]
Video RAM was shared with system RAM. Before using graphics modes, memory had to be allocated for them with the GRAPHICS or GRCHAR commands.[4]
An expansion card (the Professional Expansion Board) provided:[5]
References
- ↑ :YES Philips Personal Computer - User Guide. Philips. 1985. p. 7-1.
- ↑ :YES Philips Personal Computer - Getting Started. Philips. 1985. p. C-1.
- ↑ :YES Philips Personal Computer - Getting Started. Philips. 1985. pp. 1–15,1–16,C–1.
- ↑ :YES Philips Personal Computer - User Guide. Philips. 1985. p. 5-1.
- ↑ :YES Philips Personal Computer - Getting Started. Philips. 1985. p. 1-7.
- ↑ :YES Philips Personal Computer - User Guide. Philips. 1985. p. 8-1.
External links
- Computermuseum München: Philips :Yes (in German)
- Allard's Computer Museum Groningen: :YES Philips PC, archived from the original on 2008-11-06, retrieved 2013-12-14 (with pictures)
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