Microprofessor I

Microprofessor I (MPF 1), introduced in 1981 by Multitech, who changed their company name to Acer in 1987, was their first branded computer product and probably one of the world's longest selling computers. The MPF I, specifically designed to teach the fundamentals of machine code, is a simple and easy to use training system for the Zilog Z80 microprocessor.

The MPF 1 does not look like a computer. It is enclosed in a vacuum formed plastic book case usually used to store a copy of language textbook and two audio cassettes as well as a training manual. When closed, the MPF 1 can be placed on a bookshelf for easy storage and looks just like a book.

On the February 24, 1993, [http://www.flite.co.uk Flite Electronics International Limited] in Southampton, England, at that time, an international distributor for Acer, purchased the copyright to the MPF1's training manuals, as well as its firmware and hardware intellectual property rights from Acer.

Currently, it is still being manufactured and sold by Flite Electronics International.

See also

* Microprofessor II — an unrelated Apple II clone also made by Multitech
* Microprofessor III — another unrelated Apple IIe clone made by Multitech

External links

* [http://flite.co.uk/microprofessor-mpf-1b-z80-training-system.htm Flite Electronics - International Supplier of the Microprofessor Training System]
* [http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=479 A tribute to the Microprofessor System]
* [http://www.acer.com/APP/AKC/INTERNET/AACPubli.nsf/HeadingPagesDisplay/NewsroomMilestones?OpenDocument&ML2.9& Acer America: Summary of Acer Milestones]