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| Launched By | Tandy Corporation |
| Type | 8-bit Microcomputer |
| Launch | 03rd August 1977 |
| Discontinued | 1983 |
The TRS-80 Microcomputer System was launched in 1977 by Tandy, and sold throughout their Radio Shack stores. In 1980 The original model was discontinued and superseded by the compatible-ish TRS-80 Model III (many programs required patches).
The TRS-80 was part of BYTE Magazine's "1977 Trinity", which included the Apple II, and Commodore's PET.
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Emulation
| System | Emulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Windows / Mac OS / Linux | MAME/MESS | Good Support. Setname: trs80 or trs80_m3 for Model III |
| Windows | TRS32 | Shareware |
| Windows | Sharp80 | TRS-80 Model III emulator |
| Windows / Mac OS / Linux | sdltrs | Doesn't work on modern Macs. Last updated 2009 |
| Web Browser | trsjs | Javascript Model III emulator |
| RetroPie | via sdltrs | Requires keyboard. |
Emulator information last updated 1st April 2020
Tech Specs and further details
| Name | TRS-80 Microcomputer System |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Processor | Z80 |
| Memory | 4KB expandable to 48K |
| Display Size (characters) | 64x16 |
| Colours | monochrome |
| Audio | via cassette interface |
| Storage | Cassette, Floppy Disk |
| Input | Built-in Keyboard |
| Name | TRS-80 Model III |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Processor | Z80 |
| Memory | 4 KB expandable to 48 KB |
| Display Size (characters) | 16 x 64 (hi-res) or 16 x 32 (lo-res) |
| Colours | monochrome |
| Audio | via cassette interface |
| Storage | Cassette, Floppy Disk |
| Input | Built-keyboard |