Poly-1

Poly-1
Poly-1 computer
DeveloperNeil Scott
Paul Bryant[1][2]
ManufacturerPolycorp
TypeHome computer
Release date1981; 43 years ago (1981)
Discontinued1989 (1989)
Operating systemFLEX
CPUMotorola 6809
Memory64kB RAM
DisplayPhilips 14" CRT, 40x24 characters, 240x204 or 480x204 pixels in 4 or 8 colors
GraphicsTeletext SAA5050 with 8 colours
SoundInternal speaker
InputKeyboard

The Poly-1 was a desktop computer designed in New Zealand for educational use.

  1. ^ Bob Doran, Andrew Trotman. "Preserving our Heritage NZ-made Computers" (PDF). University of Otago.
  2. ^ Reuben Schwarz (24 April 2006). "How NZ took on IBM and Apple, and lost". The Dominion Post. Archived from the original on 24 April 2006.