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==External Links==
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* [https://vtda.org/docs/computing/Zenith/595-3053-01_Z29TerminalROMSourceListing_24Feb83.pdf Z-29 Terminal ROM Source Listing]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 03:31, 25 February 2026

Zenith Z-29
Zenith Z-29 121396215330-1.jpg
Manufacturer Zenith
Model Z-29
Lifetime
Introduced April, 1983
Introductory Price $849
Communication
Interface RS-232C
Baud Rates 75, 110, 150, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 7200, 9600, 19200
Display
Size 12-inch
Phosphor P31 green
Character Modes
Resolution 80x24
Status Line Yes
Attributes Normal,
Blink,
Half Intensity,
Reverse Video,
Underline
Cell 8x10
Firmware
CPU Intel 8051
Personalities DEC VT100,
Hazeltine 1500,
Lear Siegler ADM-3A

The Zenith Z-29 terminal was introduced in April, 1983 at a price of $849.[1][2]

The terminal was available in kit form as the Heathkit H-29.

Manx

Images

External Links

References

  1. "Z-29, a new computer terminal from Zenith Data Systems", Kathy Chin, InfoWorld, April 11, 1983, pg. 13
  2. Zenith advertisement, Computerworld, May 9, 1983, pg. 10