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| The 1000 EX offers one feature the Tandy 1000 SX, as well as the 1000 and 1000A, never had, a user-accessible volume control on the outside of the chassis in the form of a roller wheel on the right hand side, and a headphone jack. This was possibly the first model of 1000 to have these features. It was later replaced by the [[Tandy 1000 HX]] just a year or two later. | | The 1000 EX offers one feature the Tandy 1000 SX, as well as the 1000 and 1000A, never had, a user-accessible volume control on the outside of the chassis in the form of a roller wheel on the right hand side, and a headphone jack. This was possibly the first model of 1000 to have these features. It was later replaced by the [[Tandy 1000 HX]] just a year or two later. |
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| + | =Press Release= |
| + | <pr> |
| + | TANDY CORPORATION ANNOUNCES THE TANDY 1000EX COMPUTER |
| + | |
| + | |
| + | FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Tandy Corporation today announced the Tandy (r) 1000 EX |
| + | computer, a PC-compatible school and home computer priced at $799, that runs 50 |
| + | percent faster than the PC. The Intel 8088 microprocessor-based system runs |
| + | most MS-DOS (r) software at 7.16 MHz, and is software switchable to 4.77 MHz. |
| + | It comes with more memory than the original Tandy 1000 computer, features an |
| + | integral CPU/keyboard, and Personal DeskMate (tm), a new, graphics-oriented, |
| + | multi-function applications program. |
| + | |
| + | "Educators and new home users asked us for a sturdy, high speed PC-compatible |
| + | computer at a truly low price. Educators tell us they require networking |
| + | capabilities, and prefer the simplicity of a one-piece unit. The Tandy 1000 EX |
| + | computer succeeds the popular Tandy 1000 -- the best selling PC in U.S. retail |
| + | distribution -- and is specifically for our home and education customers," said |
| + | John V. Roach, chairman, CEO and president of Tandy Corporation. |
| + | |
| + | The Tandy 1000 EX computer comes with 256K RAM expandable to 640K, one 5-1/4 |
| + | inch, 360K floppy disk drive (a second, external 3-1/2 inch or 5-1/4 inch |
| + | floppy drive may be added), space for three PLUS expansion boards, and it |
| + | supports the classroom Network 4 network. For educational users, the Tandy 1000 |
| + | EX computer includes a headphone jack and volume control, perfect for the |
| + | school lab environment. |
| + | |
| + | The Personal DeskMate program features handy pull-down menus and pop-up boxes |
| + | that make it easy to use. The package includes work processing, spreadsheet, |
| + | electronic filing, paint, a calendar for scheduling appointments, and |
| + | telecommunications programs as well as desktop accessories such as an |
| + | electronic calculator, notepad, and phone directory. |
| + | |
| + | Microsoft's MS-DOS 2.11 with GW-BASIC (r) also is included with every Tandy |
| + | 1000 EX computer. |
| + | |
| + | The Tandy 1000 EX computer (25-1050) is available at more than 7,000 Radio |
| + | Shack (r) Stores, Radio Shack Computer Centers and participating dealers |
| + | nationwide. |
| + | |
| + | The Tandy 1000 EX computer is made in the United States by Tandy Corporation, |
| + | the leading manufacturer and retailer of PC-compatible computer products. |
| + | |
| + | |
| + | TANDY 1000 EX COMPUTER FACT SHEET |
| + | |
| + | The Product: |
| + | ------------ |
| + | |
| + | () The Tandy 1000 EX computer, at $799, is the lowest-priced PC |
| + | compatible offered by a major manufacturer. |
| + | |
| + | () Runs 50 percent faster than the PC. The 7.16 MHz clock speed |
| + | is software switchable to the standard 4.77 MHz. |
| + | |
| + | () It is the successor in the home and education markets to the |
| + | best-selling Tandy 1000 computer. |
| + | |
| + | () One-piece CPU with 90-key keyboard features a built-in, 5-1/4 |
| + | inch, 360K floppy disk drive. |
| + | |
| + | () Comes with Personal DeskMate (tm), and easy-to-use, graphics- |
| + | oriented productivity program. Features word processing, |
| + | spreadsheet, electronic filing, graphics, calendar and |
| + | telecommunications. |
| + | |
| + | () The Tandy 1000 EX personal computer and Personal DeskMate |
| + | software come with an easy-to-understand tutorial manual, a |
| + | reference manual and a quick-reference guide. The tutorial easily |
| + | takes even the newest computer user through all of the computer's |
| + | basic functions. |
| + | |
| + | () MS-DOS 2.11 disk operating system and GW-BASIC software are |
| + | included in the base price. (Full MS-DOS/GW-BASIC reference |
| + | manuals sold separately.) |
| + | |
| + | () Allows addition of one PLUS expansion board or two PLUS |
| + | expansion boards when used with the Memory PLUS Expansion |
| + | Adapter. |
| + | |
| + | () Available at more than 7,000 Radio Shack Stores, Radio Shack |
| + | Computer Centers, and participating dealers nationwide. |
| + | |
| + | |
| + | The Software: |
| + | ------------- |
| + | |
| + | () Personal DeskMate, an easy-to-use, graphics-oriented program, |
| + | is an introduction to a variety of applications programs. It |
| + | introduces the user to applications without the expense of |
| + | purchasing additional software. |
| + | |
| + | -- Personal DeskMate includes: |
| + | |
| + | -- Tandy Desktop, to help visually organize and manage |
| + | program and data files. Any combination of applications |
| + | can be installed on the screen. |
| + | |
| + | -- Text, a simple word processor, for composing and editing |
| + | text on the screen, and printing. |
| + | |
| + | -- Worksheet, an electronic spreadsheet application with 99 |
| + | rows and 99 columns of numeric, text, or calculated cells. |
| + | |
| + | -- Filer, for tracking recipes or other frequently used |
| + | data. |
| + | |
| + | -- Paint, a simple graphic picture editor that includes |
| + | functions for drawing basic shapes (solid or outline), |
| + | lines, points, fonts and pattern fills. |
| + | |
| + | -- Calendar, an electronic personal calendar for keeping |
| + | track of appointments and activities. |
| + | |
| + | -- Telecom, a basic telecommunications package for |
| + | communication with information services or uploading and |
| + | downloading files. |
| + | |
| + | -- Notepad to give the user a place to leave notes for |
| + | personal use right on the menu screen. |
| + | |
| + | -- Calculator, for basic math. Adds, subtracts, divides and |
| + | multiplies. |
| + | |
| + | -- Phone Directory, for storing telephone numbers and |
| + | addresses. |
| + | |
| + | |
| + | The Hardware: |
| + | -------------- |
| + | |
| + | () Uses the Intel 8088 microprocessor. |
| + | |
| + | () Base price of $799 includes: |
| + | |
| + | -- One-piece CPU/90-key keyboard. |
| + | |
| + | -- 256K RAM, expandable to 640K RAM with Memory PLUS |
| + | Expansion Adapter. |
| + | |
| + | -- One built-in, double-sided, double-density, 360K |
| + | formatted, 5-1/4 inch, floppy disk drive. |
| + | |
| + | -- Built-in high-resolution monochrome and color graphics. |
| + | |
| + | -- Standard external connectors include: |
| + | |
| + | -- parallel printer port. |
| + | -- connector for 5-1/4 inch, 360K, or 3-1/2 inch, 720K, |
| + | external disk drive. |
| + | -- composite video outlet. |
| + | -- 1/8 inch headphone jack with volume control. |
| + | -- two joystick ports. |
| + | -- RGBI color monitor port. |
| + | |
| + | |
| + | OPTIONS: |
| + | -------- |
| + | |
| + | -- VM-4 Monochrome Monitor (25-1020) $ 129.95 |
| + | -- CM-5 RGBI Color Monitor (25-1023) 299.95 |
| + | -- CM-10 RGBI Color Monitor (25-1022) 459.95 |
| + | |
| + | () Internal expansion available through one PLUS style expansion |
| + | board or two PLUS style expansion boards when used with Memory |
| + | PLUS Expansion Adapter. |
| + | |
| + | Expansion boards and other options include: |
| + | |
| + | -- Memory PLUS Expansion Adapter (25-1062) $ 129.95 |
| + | -- PLUS RS-232C Option Card (25-1014) 79.95 |
| + | -- PLUS Digi-Mouse Controller/Calendar (25-1015) 99.95 |
| + | -- PLUS 300-Baud PC Modem (25-1017) 99.95 |
| + | -- PLUS Network 4 Interface (25-1019) 299.95 |
| + | -- PLUS 1200-Baud PC Modem (25-1018) 199.95 |
| + | |
| + | _________________________________________________________________ |
| + | |
| + | * Radio Shack is a registered service mark of Tandy Corporation. |
| + | * Personal DeskMate is a registered trademark of Tandy Corporation. |
| + | * Tandy and Digi-Mouse are registered trademarks of Tandy Corporation. |
| + | * MS-DOS and GW-BASIC are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. |
| + | </pr> |
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| =See Also= | | =See Also= |