BMC if800
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The BMC if800 is an intriguing vintage computer with several interesting features:
All-in-One Design
- The BMC if800 was an all-in-one business machine that integrated a CPU, keyboard, and dot matrix printer into a single unit
- It also included a 12-inch color graphic monitor and dual 5-inch disk drives
Manufacturer and Marketing
- The computer was manufactured by OKI Electric Industry Company Ltd. in Japan
- It was marketed under the BMC brand in other countries
Integrated Printer
- The built-in dot matrix printer was capable of printing on 40 to 132 columns at a speed of 120 characters per second
Software Features
- The if800 was equipped with a “Super View” windows manager, which was likely an early graphical user interface
- It had Chinese character (kanji) processing capability, making it suitable for Asian markets
Physical Characteristics
- The BMC if800 was described as a large and heavy machine, emphasizing its robust build for business use
Donated by: Arlen Michael