 DEC VT320 | |
| Manufacturer | DEC |
|---|---|
| Type | Computer terminal |
| Release date | August 1987 |
| Introductory price | US$495 (equivalent to $1,330 in 2023) |
| CPU | Intel 8031 |
| Display | CRT 80x24 or 132x24 characters |
| Input | Computer keyboard |
| Connectivity | RS-232 |
| Predecessor | VT220 |
| Successor | VT420 |
The VT320 is an ANSI standard computer terminal introduced by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) in 1987.[1] The VT320 is the text-only version, while the VT330 adds monochrome ReGIS, Sixel and Tektronix 4010 graphics, and the VT340 adds color.
The 300 series replaced the earlier VT200 series, as a lower-cost system better able to compete with a number of VT220 clones that had entered the market. Foremost among these was the Wyse WY-60,[citation needed] introduced in 1986 with a form factor and feature set similar to the VT220, but including 4010 graphics and selling for only $699, compared to $795 for the base-model VT220 lacking graphics. The VT320 was introduced at $495, something of a surprise,[2] forcing Wyse to lower their prices to $599.
The VT320 was replaced by the VT420 in 1990, but the VT340 remained in production until all of these models were replaced by the VT500 series in 1994.
- ^ Richard Shuford (1995–2005). "DEC Video Terminals". Archived from the original on 2009-06-05.
- ^ David Bright, "DEC VT320 late, but low prices surprises", Computerworld, 31 August 1987, p. 16.