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(Redirected from Olivetti Prodest PC128) 1986 French computer model
Thomson MO6
Thomson MO6
Also known asOlivetti Prodest PC128
ManufacturerThomson SA
Release date1986; 38 years ago (1986)
Discontinued1989; 35 years ago (1989)
MediaAudio cassette
Operating systemBASIC 128 and Basic 1.0
CPUMotorola 6809E @ 1MHz
Memory64 KB ROM, 128 KB RAM
StorageAudio cassette (1200/2400 bauds), disk drive (optional)
Display8 modes from 160 × 200 to 640 × 200 with 2 to 16 colors (from 4096)
GraphicsThomson EF9369
Sound4 channels, 7 octaves
Input69 keys mechanical AZERTY keyboard, light pen
Controller inputJoystick, Mouse
Power200V, 24W
Dimensions362 x 87 x 315 mm
Mass3 kg
Backward
compatibility		Thomson MO5
PredecessorThomson MO5

The Thomson MO6 was a Motorola 6809E-based computer introduced in France in 1986. It was intended as the successor to the Thomson MO5 and featured 128 KB of RAM, a 40 × 25 text display, and a new built-in Microsoft BASIC interpreter (BASIC 128). It retained compatibility with its predecessor, while incorporating the same technology as the TO8.

Graphic abilities were expanded compared to the MO5, by the use of the Thomson EF9369 graphics chip. The 16 colour palette could be defined from a total of 4096 colours and extra video modes were available:

  • 160 × 200 × 5 colours with 3 transparency levels
  • 160 × 200 × 16 colours
  • 320 × 200 × 2 colours (allows shifting between two screen pages)
  • 320 × 200 × 3 colours and one transparency level
  • 320 × 200 × 4 colours
  • 320 × 200 × 16 colours (2 colours per 8 × 1 pixels restraint)
  • 640 × 200 × 2 colours

In Italy it was sold by Olivetti with minor aesthetic changes, and named Olivetti Prodest PC128. Twenty-one games were released for the MO6. The machine was available until January 1989.

References

  1. ^ "Thomson". Tilt - Jeux et Micro Guide 1989. No. 60. December 1988. pp. 123–124.
  2. "Thomson MO6". www.old-computers.com.
  3. "THOMSON JOUE LES LAPINS" (PDF). Hebdogiciel Magazine (150): 1. August 29, 1986.
  4. Garret, Yann (September 1986). "Thomson présente sa nouvelle gamma". Science & Vie Micro. No. 31. p. 107. ISSN 0760-6516.
  5. ^ Thomson MO6 Guide (PDF). Thomson/SIMIV. 1986.
  6. Miné, Antoine. "Thomson MO6 Emulation in MESS". Antoine Miné's Web Site.
  7. "Thomson MO6 video games (Hardware entity)". Universal Videogame List. Retrieved 2023-01-01.
  8. "Listing of all Thomson MO6 games - Page 1". The Video Games Museum. Retrieved 2023-01-01.

External links

  • DCMOTO: PC emulator for Thomson MO5, MO5E, MO5NR, MO6, T9000, TO7, TO7/70, TO8, TO8D, TO9, TO9+ and Olivetti Prodest PC128. Comprehensive software and documentation are also available.
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