Amstrad PCW 8256

Object/Artifact

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Australian Computer Museum Society (ACMS)

Main Unit and Keyboard

Main Unit and Keyboard

Name/Title

Amstrad PCW 8256

Entry/Object ID

2022.9.573

Description

8-bit microcomputer designed for word processing, but able to run games and CP/M. Disc drive repaired but not fully reliable, needs alignment.

Collection

Microcomputers

Category

2.3.2.1 Desktop Computer
2.3.2.0 Digital Computer, 2.3.0 Digital Data Processor, 2.0 Data Processing Devices

Acquisition

Accession

2022.9

Acquisition Method

Found

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Amstrad

Date made

circa 1985 - circa 1987

Place

Country

Great Britain

Continent

Europe