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The {{PAGENAME}} terminal was introduced sometime before January, 1988.{{Computerworld
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$995.<ref>{{manx details|101,21871|New Terminal From Altos}}</ref>
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==[[Manx]]==
 
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://bitsavers.org/pdf/altos/terminal/Altos_II_Terminal/ Firmware]
 
* [http://bitsavers.org/pdf/altos/terminal/Altos_II_Terminal/ Firmware]
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==Images==
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Latest revision as of 19:07, 16 March 2026

Altos II
Altos II 123769009668-1.jpg
Manufacturer Altos
Model II
Lifetime
Introduced May, 1983
Introductory Price $995
Communication
Interface RS-232C
Baud Rates 110 to 19200
Display
Size 14-inch
Phosphor P31 green
Refresh Rates 60 Hz, 50 Hz
Character Modes
Resolutions 80x24, 132x24
Status Line Yes
Firmware
CPU Zilog Z80A
Personalities DEC VT100

The Altos II terminal was introduced in May, 1983 at a price of $995.[1]

Manx

External Links

Images

References