Philips VG5000

The VG5000μ is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans by Radiotechnique (RTS)[1] and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.[1][2]

Philips VG5000
DeveloperPhilips
ManufacturerRadiotechnique (RTS)
TypeHome computer
Generation8-bit
Release dateFrance: 1 October 1984 (1984-10-01)
Lifespan1984-1986
Introductory price1 590 F
Discontinued1986
MediaCassette tape
Operating systemVG5000 BASIC
CPUZ80 4 MHz
Memory24 KB RAM, 18KB ROM
Start up screen

Not compatible with any other machines, it offered Microsoft BASIC as the operating system upon boot. Graphic ability was limited to a semigraphic symbol display, with the equivalent resolution of 320 x 250 in 8 colors. Aimed at schools,[3] it was unsuccessful and production ended in 1986.[4] There are about forty games available for the system.[5]

Specifications
  • Zilog Z80 4 MHz processor
  • RAM: 24KB, including 8KB reserved for display
  • ROM: 18KB containing the VG5000 BASIC, derived from Microsoft BASIC 80
  • Video processor: SGS Thomson EF9345[6]
  • Graphics: 320 × 250 in 8 colors (8 × 10 pixel characters)[7]
  • 1 voice over 5 octaves
  • Built-in keyboard 63 keys AZERTY with keyboard shortcut to BASIC instructions
  • Connector for the cassette player (1200/2400 baud)
  • SCART connector
  • Bus connector 2×25 pins

References
  1. "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com.
  2. "Philips - VG 5000". system-cfg.com.
  3. "Le VG 5000, ABC Informatique, page 1229". system-cfg.com.
  4. "OLD-COMPUTERS.COM : The Museum". www.old-computers.com.
  5. "Listing of all Philips VG5000 games - Page 1". The Video Games Museum.
  6. "La page des fans du VG5000µ". vg5k.free.fr.
  7. "The VG5000µ page". vg5k.free.fr.
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