SVI-838

Infobox computer
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Type = personal computer
Released = 1986
Discontinued =
Processor = Intel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz
Memory = 256 KiB (+128 KiB VRAM)—640 KiB (max.)
OS = MS-DOS 2.11 / CP/M-86The SVI-838, also known as X'press 16 was the last microcomputer produced by Spectravideo (in Hong Kong). Although it was a PC clone, it had the standard sound and video coprocessors of the MSX2, making it a hybrid system. The sales was inexpressive and it is now considered a collectible.

With a SVI-811 adapter, the machine could run MSX1 programs in cartridge.

Technical specifications

Peripherals

* SVI-109P: "Quickshot IX", joyball (IBM compatible)
* SVI-811: MSX1 Game Adpater (an adapter with a Zilog Z80A UCP and MSX standard joystick ports)
* SVI-812: Multifunctioncard (384 KiB RAM, RS-232C, RTC)
* SVI-813: cooler
* SVI-814P: PAL RF Adapter (to colour TVs or RGB monitor)
* SVI-815: Monitor Cable (D15 to 21 pins adapter, to RGB monitor)
* SVI-816: Monitor Cable (D15 to 8 pins adapter, to digital/analog RGB monitor).

External links

* [http://www.samdal.com/svi838.htm SVI-838 at "Roger's Spectravideo Page"]
*es icon- [http://www.museo8bits.com/svi838.htm SVI-838 X'Press at "Museo de los 16 Bits"]