Toshiba Pasopia 7
| Also known as | PA7007 |
|---|---|
| Type | Home computer |
| Release date | 1983 |
| Introductory price | $1350 |
| Operating system | T-BASIC7, CP/M optional |
| CPU | Zilog Z80A |
| Memory | 64 KB RAM 48 KB VRAM |
| Graphics | 320 x 200 / 640 x 200 |
| Sound | Texas Instruments SN76489, 6 voices, 5 octaves |
| Predecessor | Toshiba Pasopia |
| Related | Pasopia 700, Toshiba Pasopia 5 |
Toshiba Pasopia 7 (also known as PA7007) is a computer from manufacturer Toshiba, released in 1983 and only available in Japan, with a price of $1350.
It was intended as the successor of the Toshiba Pasopia, offering improved sound and graphics. The machine is partially compatible with the original Pasopia, and supports connecting cartridge-type peripherals.
Graphic memory is increased to 48 KB and two SN76489 sound chips are available, producing six five-octave channels and two noise channels.
A new version of the operating system, T-BASIC7, is also available. This version is based on Microsoft BASIC and adds specific commands for this model, such as higher numerical precision or support for extra colors.
Available peripherals for the Pasopia 7 are a 5" disk drive, a Chinese characters ROM, a RS-232 interface and a printer. The keyboard is full-stroke JIS standard, with a separate numeric keypad and some function keys.
After 1988, some Pasopia 7 computers were donated to other countries (ex: Poland) under the "International Development of Computer Education Program".