380Z
| Launch | 1977 |
| Launch | 1985 |
“The 380Z got its first showing at the European DIY Computing Conference in May 1977. Developed by Mike O’Regan and Mike Fischer, the computer was based on the Zilog Z80.
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## Emul
System | Emulator | Notes
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Windows / Mac OS / Linux | [MAME/MESS](https://www.mamedev.org) | Good Support. Setname: `rm380z`
*Emulator information last updated 17th March 2020*
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## Tech
**Name** | Research Machines 380Z
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**Origin** | United Kingdom
**Processor** | Zilog Z80A
**Developed by** | Mike Fischer and Mike O’Regan
**Memory** | 4KB, expandable to 32K
**Display Output** | Television via UHF modulator
**Display Size** (characters) | 40 x 24
**Colours** | Monochrome
**Storage** | Cassette / Floppy Disk
**Input** | ASCII Keyboard
**Cost** | £1063 (Assembled with 16KB RAM, 2K ROM), £499 (Kit version with 4KB RAM, 1KB ROM)”