THIS COMPACT The standard, new unused Z88 comes in a cardboard carrying case together with the User Guide. THIS POWERFUL ...
The most portable full-function computer ever devised. Less than an inch thick, measures 11½ in x 8¼ in. Weighs under 2 lb. Comes complete with integrated set of powerful applications software: word-processing, spreadsheet, database, calculator, diary, calendar, clock, alarm, printer editor- all included in ROM. Can export, import and manipulate data from IBM- compatible PCs; converts its own applications software into Wordstar or Lotus 1-2-3 files. Extra memory comes in solid-state, interchangeable packs- only 2 1/5 in square x 3/8 in deep. No fragile disks, no bulky disk drives.		32K of RAM built in, expandable to 3 megabytes - enough to hold the complete works of Shakespeare. Permanent storage on EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory) packs, available in 32K,128K and 256K.. 1 megabyte Flash EPROM packs are here NOW. Latest (in 1988) supertwist liquid crystal display provides large working area of 8 lines x 80 characters. RS232 port provides connection to virtually any standard printer. QWERTY keyboard has silent, short-travel keys; use in meetings, lectures, anywhere. Runs on four AA batteries. Built-in capacitor preserves data when batteries need to be changed.

This Capable

Z88 Technical Specification

Design Four-chip design - CPU, ROM. RAM, gate array.

CPU Z8O (CMOS).

ROM 128K containing operating system and applications software together with BASIC/Assembler.

RAM 32K expandable via 32K, 128K 512K and 1 megabyte to a maximum 3 megabytes, battery-backed from the computer.

EPROM/FLASH EPROM Up to 3 megabytes removable storage capacity via 32K, 128K 256K and 1 megabyte packs.

Applications software Pipedream word-processing and spreadsheet applications. Database. Calculator, diary, calendar, clock, alarms, printer editor, come as pop-down' screens.

Operating system Oz operating software, (v2.2 or 3.0) allows task-switching between applications without loading or exiting.

Language/Assembler Powerful BASIC.

Display 8 x 106 characters superIwist' LCD. Includes 8 x 80 working area, page map (shows where you are on a complete page), battery strength, alarm status.

Power 4 AA batteries provide 20 hours active computing or one year on standby.

Ports Three for memory-pack expansion, RS232 for popular printers and data import/export.

Z88 Accessories

RAM Packs Require no external power, and are available with 32K and 128K 512K and 1 megabyte capacity.

EPROM Packs Solid-state permanent storage, available in 32K, 128K and 256K. 1 megabyte FLASH EPROM packs available NOW.

EPROM Eraser Z88 EPROM Eraser, completely deletes EPROM data - leaves you with a blank EPROM pack, ready for re-use.

PCLINK Consisting of software diskette and RS232 serial cable, allows transfer and receipt of ASCII files between the Z88, and an IBM or compatible PC. Also converts Z88 Pipedream files into either Wordstar or Lotus 1-2-3 files.

Links for other computers available.

Serial Printer Cable Connects the Z88 to any printer with a standard serial port.

Parallel Printer Cable connects the Z88 to any printer with a standard parallel port.

AC Adapter helps preserve battery life, and is useful when the Z88 is in constant use in a fixed position.

Sick Z88 & Advice

Is your Z88 not working, or at least not working properly? Has it lost all your files again?

We hold limited stocks of Z88 parts and can get you running again. Give us a call. With the Z88 at a new low price it is often more cost-effective to buy a spare machine.

REMEMBER we are computer consultants who can HELP YOU to use Z88's (and other computers) in most applications.

Z88

Description	Price	VAT	Total
Cambridge Z88 Computer Only	£80.00	£14.00	£94.00
Cambridge Z88 Computer Only (2nd User - no warranty)	See 2nd hand Section
Cambridge Z88 Starter Pack	£144.68	£25.32	£170.00
Cambridge Z88 Computer Only	£100.00	£17.50	£117.50
Cambridge Z88 Starter Pack	£161.70	£28.30	£190.00

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