description Tandy 1000 EX Overview
The Tandy 1000 EX is an IBM PC-compatible home computer released by Tandy Corporation in 1986. It was designed as an affordable, all-in-one desktop system featuring an Intel 8088 processor and built-in keyboard, marketed heavily through Radio Shack stores. The Tandy 1000 line is notably recognized for its proprietary graphics and sound capabilities, which provided improvements over standard IBM PC clones of the era.
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What CPU and memory did the Tandy 1000 EX have?
It used a 7.16MHz Intel 8088 that could run at 4.77MHz. Standard memory was 256KB, expandable to 640KB with a Tandy PLUS memory board.
Did the Tandy 1000 EX include a floppy drive?
Yes, it had a built-in 5.25-inch 360KB floppy drive. An external floppy drive could also be connected, although the EX used Tandy's PLUS expansion system.
Why was the Tandy 1000 EX compared with the IBM PCjr?
Tandy targeted the same affordable home and education market as IBM's PCjr. The EX combined IBM PC compatibility with PCjr-compatible graphics and Tandy Video features, then sold the package through Radio Shack.
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