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Manufacturer |
Data Applications International (Belgium) |
Model |
DAI |
Date Launched |
1978 |
Price |
£650 |
Microprocessor type |
Intel 8080A @ 2 MHz |
ROM size |
24 kilobytes |
Standard RAM |
8 kilobytes |
Maximum RAM |
48 kilobytes |
Keyboard type |
Typewriter style |
Supplied language |
BASIC, semi-compiled to run quickly |
Text resolution |
66 x 24 characters |
Graphics resolution |
88 x 65, 176 x 130, or 352 x 260 pixels. |
Colours available |
4 or 16 at all resolutions |
Sound |
3 channels through television, or in stereo through external amplifier |
Cassette load speed |
600 baud |
Dimensions (mm) |
450 x 380 x 120 |
Special features |
The depression in the case above the keyboard was designed to hold books while typing. |
Good points |
Better graphics and sound than most of its competitors at the time it was launched. |
Bad points |
Was too expensive for the home market. |
How successful? |
Did not sell well, despite its high specification. |
Comments |
Although the DAI was a good design for its time it was poorly marketed and never attracted a following. |
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