Cromenco System Three

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  • Released: 1979
  • Price: US $5,990
  • CPU: Z-80A @ 4MHz
  • RAM: 64K – 512K
  • Display: Text on RS-232 terminal
  • Ports: 1 parallel for printer
  • Storage: dual 1.2MB 8-inch floppy drive
  • OS: Cromemco CDOS or CROMIX

The Cromemco (named for CROthers MEMorial Hall – the Stanford residence where the founders lived) System Three is a microcomputer with the features you want and need to do professional work in almost any field; engineering, science, business/accounting, word processing, data-based management, education, medicine, and others.

  • The System Three is available in a multi-user system that lets you do the tasks usually associated with much more expensive time-share computers. You can have up to six terminals, a fast printer, a large RAM memory, and more.
  • The System Three consists of a fast, powerful, Z80-based microcomputer with capability for enormous RAM memory expansion and with provision for up to four floppy disk drives.
  • Not designed as a desktop system, the System Three is a large and heavy chassis intended to be rack-mounted or built into an office desk.
    The computer has a large 21-slot motherboard to accept a large variety of memory and I/O to suit virtually any application.
  • In the microcomputer field, the Cromemco System Three stands alone in the range of features and capabilities it offers.
  • Available Operating Systems include Cromemco CDOS, similar to CP/M, and CROMIX, which is similar to UNIX.
  • The Standard System Three utilizes the industry standard S-100 card bus, and is supplied with 64K RAM (expandable to 512K), a dual Persci 270 floppy drive with 2.4MB capacity, and a parallel port for a high-speed printer.

Donated by: Arlen Michaels