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Latest revision as of 19:09, 16 March 2026

Ampex 220
Manufacturer Ampex
Model 220
Lifetime
Introduced November, 1985
Introductory Price $749
Communication
Interface RS-232C
Baud Rates 19200
Display
Size 14-inch
Phosphors green, amber
Character Modes
Resolutions 80x24, 132x24
Firmware
Personalities DEC VT52,
DEC VT102,
DEC VT220

The Ampex 220 terminal was introduced in November, 1985 at a price of $649. In January, 1988 the price was reduced to $529.[1][2][3]

References

  1. "New Products/Systems & Peripherals", Computerworld, November 18, 1985, pg. 131
  2. "Spotlight: Terminals and Terminal Emulation", Computerworld, January 11, 1988, pg. 65
  3. "DEC-compatible terminals", Computerworld, December 7, 1987, pg. 80