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October 25: Osbourne Vixen, Encore Computers – Day in Tech History

Originally Posted on Author's Blog

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Osbourne Vixen

Osbourne Vixen

1984 - The Osbourne Vixen is debuted. Inside was a ZILOG Z80a processor, with 64k RAM and the CP/M OS. Other programs included Wordstar, Supercalc and M-Basic. All this for $1,498.

The Encore was also introduced for $2,195

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Other Day in Technology History

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