Spell Master
Submitted by Dan Dooré on Thu, 2006-04-27 19:49. Utility
1992
Word Processor with spell checker and anagram solver.
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Comet to ASCII
Submitted by Dan Dooré on Thu, 2006-04-27 18:35. Utility
Utility to convert COMET assembler files to ASCII text.
Will convert to:
- Sam Text
- Outwrite
- Unix
- MSDOS
PCG DTP Pack
Submitted by Dan Dooré on Thu, 2006-04-27 16:14. Utility
1990
The celebrated DTP package for the ZX Spectrum ‘converted’ to run on the Coupé.
Consists of three packages:
WordMaster
The Word Processor element, ran in pseudo-64 column mode in MODE1
Headliner
The Graphical Editor and headline creator.
Typeliner
The typesetting componant.
GoodSamC
Submitted by Dan Dooré on Wed, 2006-04-26 12:36. ServiceNone.
2001-2004
GoodSamC is a ‘warez’ collection of copyright-infringing disk images created by Cowering’s Good Utils.
Many images are damaged or plain junk, content is inferior to the FTP site at NVG.
Ken Elston
Submitted by Dan Dooré on Wed, 2006-04-26 12:33.Writer for Format, wrote the ‘Speccy ROM on Sam’ article.
Sam Coupé Specifications
Submitted by Dan Dooré on Wed, 2006-04-26 12:32.| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| CPU | Zilog Z80B |
| SPEED | 6MHz |
| VIDEO | Motorola MC1377P Video Chip for PAL encoding, ASIC acts as GPU. |
| LOGIC | Customised VLSI 10,000-gate ASIC chip. |
| RAM | 256 kB onboard expandable to 512 kB (256K x 4 100nS DRAM) via the Memory Expansion and up to 4 MB with external One Meg units and a SamBus (4.5 MB total) |
| ROM | 32K x 8 ROM, 150nS (BASIC, BIOS & disk bootstrap) |
| TEXT MODES | 32 x 24, 85 x 24 |
| GRAPHIC MODES | See Screen Modes |
| COLOURS | 16 (4 in MODE 3) from 128 colours of the Palette |
| SOUND | Philips SAA1099 soundchip. |
| MIDI | Built-in MIDI interface (in, out, through via software) |
| NETWORK | Via MIDI Ports |
| SIZE / WEIGHT | 2.26 kg |
| I/O PORTS | RF video output (UHF, channel 36), RGB scart video output, Joystick connector (Atari standard), audio output, tape input, Lightpen input, 64-way EuroConnector for peripherals |
| BUILT IN MEDIA | One or two Sam Drive units |
| DOS | SamDOS, MasterDOS, B-DOS, Pro-DOS |
| POWER SUPPLY | External PSU (12V/5V) |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 11.2 Watts |
| SHOCK | 3G operating 60G non-operating |
| VIBRATION | 5 to 500 Hz / 0.5 G operating 5 to 500 Hz / 2 G non-operating. |
| AMBIENT TEMP | Operating 4-45C Storage -20-50C |
| HUMIDITY | Relative Humidity Wet Bulb Maximum 29.4C, nil condensation. |
| RELIABILITY | MTBF: 10,000 POH MTTR: 30mins Component Life: >5 Years. |
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