Casio PB 100 | TechMuseum
Year of manufacture: 1982
Technical Specifications:
- Processor: CMOS VLSI HD61913 , 455 KHz
- RAM: 1 KB
- FDD: –
- HDD: –
- Audio: –
- Connectors/Ports: Memory module , expansion , cassette tape
- Case: portable type
- Monitor: Monochrome
- OS: BASIC
The present model features a CMOS VLSI HD61913 processor at 455kHz and memory of 1kB. It ran with the operating system of the BASIC version.
With the release of the Casio PB 100, Casio makes a step towards the real pocket computers. While the predecessor of the PB series, the FX-720P, was still called a “calculator”, the PB-100 was now a personal computer. Models from this family, especially the first ones presented mediocre feature and were classified low-end to mid-range. Keyboard was reduced to absolutely minimum, maintaining the QWERTY style.
Of course later models showed more improvements, but regarding the RAM memory after the PB 300 there was none.
A notable feature for this brand line is the fact that Casio was the only manufacturer to combine a personal computer with an integrated printer. Furthermore, models included touch screen display.
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Author: PC-GR
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