NEC PC-8201A - Introduction.1

INTRODUCTION
The PC-8201 is a unique and practical computer. It is compact
enough to be carried in a briefcase and offers many features and
power of a large computer. It is portable and can be used
anywhere.
The latest technology has been used in the development of the
PC-8201, as seen in the Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
(CMOS), Read Only Memory (ROM), and Random Access Memory
(RAM).
CMOS is a state-of-the art semiconductor used in battery operated
systems, since it offers low power and low voltage operation. The
ROM is used to store the programs that operate the PC-8201. The
ROM cannot be "written into" or altered in any way, and it is not
erased when the power of the PC-8201 is turned OFF. The RAM is
the type of memory that can be altered. Information can be
"written in" or "read out" very quickly. This memory is "saved"
in the PC-8201 as long as the battery power remains adequate, or an
electrical power source is connected to the unit.
The RAM is expandable to 96K bytes through the use of internal
chips or external cartridges. Also, the PC-8201 has a Liquid Crystal
Display (LCD) that is the largest found on any portable computer.
The PC-8201 has a full-size keyboard with a variety of special
function keys. It offers the convenience of operating the machine
with battery power anywhere. An AC adapter is available for use
with 120 volt AC power, so that the NiCAD Battery Pack
(PC-8201-90) can be recharged, and the charge of standard batteries
can be conserved.
Built-in software features include Microsoft TM's N 8 2 -BASIC program¬
ming language, wordprocessing, and telecommunications. Hardware
features built into the PC-8201 include automatic power shut-off, a
real-time clock, and a sound generator.
Interfaces allow the PC-8201 to communicate with various external
devices such as printers, a telephone modem, etc.
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