Amstrad CPC

The Amstrad CPC is a series of computers, originally realeased in 1984. It was based on the Z80 CPU, the machines were either fitted with 64 or 128 KB RAM. The first models in the line, CPC 464, CPC 664 {Added Disk Drive} and CPC 6128 {Added 128 KB + Disk Drive} were sucuessful. Although in 1990, the CPC Plus line, was less sucuessful, which consisted of the CPC 464 Plus and CPC 6128 Plus and the GX4000. The CPC's strategy was to be an ''All-In-One'' type computer, original packs included the main unit {A keyboard and a built-on storage device, a tape deck or disk drive}, alongside a monitor, either Color or monochrome. The system had a ton of software, competing with other computers that could run video games, such as the Commodore or the Sinclair. A wide range of hardware peripherals. Such as printers, joy-sticks, memory expansion, and others were available.                                                                                                                                            The Amstrad CPC series sold over 3 million units. The computers were created by Amstrad plc

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