Tandy TRS-80 Color Computer (1980)

John Knight adds some colour to the TRS-80’s history.

This month we explore a true American classic: the TRS-80 Colour Computer, otherwise known as “CoCo” for short. Not to be confused with the original TRS-80 manufactured in the late 1970s, the CoCo was to be a new system for the 1980s, designed to take on Apple and Commodore with something more affordable, and in colour no less. The CoCo provides a sizeable library for any 8-bit enthusiasts. Unfortunately, running this software can be a tricky process, so we will guide you through the steps needed to emulate this groundbreaking machine. Development and release The CoCo began life as a VideoTex terminal designed to provide farmers with access to real-time agricultural information. The VideoTex terminal used Motorola’s Video Display Generator (VDG) chip and 6809 processor. Although the VideoTex was commercially…

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