CBM 710
As mentioned on the page for the B128,
the CBM-II models were Commodore's last effort to
capture the business market with it's superior proprietary technology.
All the machines in this line are distinguished by the MOS 6509 processor,
Commodore BASIC 4.0 (like that found in the later
CBM/PET computers, the Commodore "SID" sound chip, IEEE-488 peripheral
compatibility, an RS232-C port, and 80 column text video capability.
Shown here is the 128k CBM 710 computer.
The CBM 710, along with its big brother the CBM 720,
represent the top of the CBM-II line. The stylishly curved
plastic case with detachable keyboard and built in monitor are a contrast to the
rest of the CBM-II models, giving them their "High Profile" distinction.
The CBM 710 also includes the ability to attach an optional 8088 or Z-80
coprocessor board.
The CBM 710 is also the European version of the CBM 128-80 HP computer.
Statistics, features, and CBM-II machine resources:
| CPU |
MOS 6509
2 Mhz
8088 daughterboard inc
|
| RAM |
256 kilobytes
Expandable to 256k internal, 704k external
|
| ROM |
24 kilobytes
CBM-II Kernal
CBM Basic 4.0
|
| Video |
MOS 6545 CTRC
Monitor: 12" Monochrome display
80 columns, 25 rows
|
| Sound |
MOS 6581 SID
3 voice stereo synthesizer/digital sound capabilities
|
| Ports |
CSG 6551/6525x2/6526
Male edge-connector IEEE-488 port
Male edge-connector CBM Datasette port
Female RS232 port
Female edge-connector CBM-II/PET-II expansion port
1 RCA audio port
Power and reset switches
|
| Kyboard |
Full-sized 102 key QWERTY
19 key numeric keypad!
4 direction cursor-pad
|
