Camputers Lynx

Lynx
Camputers Lynx 48k
Also known asLeisure, Laureate
ManufacturerCamputers
Release dateMarch 1983 (1983-03)
Introductory price£225 (48K), £299 (96K), £345 (128K)
DiscontinuedJune 1984 (1984-06)
Units soldapproximately 30,000
Operating systemBASIC
CPU4 MHz Z80A, (6 MHz for the 128/192 KB models)
Memory48, 96, 192 KB RAM
Display256 x 252, 8 colours
GraphicsMotorola 6845
Sound6-bit DAC
ConnectivitySerial port, Tape (600 to 2100 baud), RGB video output, TV RF out, composite video output, lightpen

The Lynx was an 8-bit British home computer that was first released in early 1983 as a 48 KB model. Several models were available with 48 KB, 96 KB or 128 KB RAM. It was possible to reach 192 KB with RAM expansions on board. John Shireff designed the hardware and Davis Jansons the firmware.