PET Commodore • 1977

TypeMicrocomputer
LaunchJanuary 1977
Discontinued1982
Brand
  • Commodore
Processor
  • MOS Technology 6502
Designed by
  • Chuck Peddle
Origin
  • United States of America
Media
  • Cassette
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Tech Info

Name // PET

Origin | United States
Processor | MOS 6502
Developed by | Chuck Peddle, John Feagans, Bill Seiler
Memory | 4K, 8K, 16K, 32K, 96K RAM depending on model
Display Output | Built-in monitor
Display Size (characters) | 40x25 (lo-res), 80x25 (hi-res)
Colours | Monochrome
Audio | Beeper
Storage | Cassette, 8" Floppy Disk, 5.25" Floppy Disk
Input | Built-in Keyboard
Cost | $795 at launch
Additional Names | Known as CBM in some parts of Europe due to Philips having a trademark on the name PET
Models | PET 2001, PET 4000, SuperPET 9000
Dedicated Publications | Commodore PET Users Club Newsletter, PET Gazette, The PET Paper
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