30 Jul
1997
30 Jul
'97
2:15 a.m.
According to the _Microcomputer Buyers Guide_ (c) 1984, Byte books:
"NNC offers two systems - the 80 and 80W. Basic features of the
model 80 are: Z-80A processor (4MHz); 64kB RAM memory; two RS-232-C
serial ports; three 8-bit parallel ports; and two Shugart 801R 8"
floppy disks. The 80W offers different storage capability with one
8" floppy disk combined with one 8.4MB Winchester hard disk. The
basic Model 80 and Model 80W systems are single-user in operation but
can be expanded with additional terminals and printers for up to six
users. A maximum of 256kb RAM memory is accomodated."
The entry goes on to say that it came with CP/M standard, but you
could also get OASIS from Phase One Systems "for multiuser
applications".
The listed address (for what it's worth) for NNC is:
NNC Electronics,
15631 Computer Lane
Huntington Beach, CA. 92649
Sounds like a pretty stock CP/M machine, typical of the era . . .
Jeff
Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997 21:23:21 -0700
Reply-to: classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu
From: Marvin <marvin(a)rain.org>
To: "Discussion re-collecting of classic computers"
<classiccmp(a)u.washington.edu>
Subject: NNC Electronics
I have a couple of NNC Electronics computers and am
looking for
information about NNC Electronics. The first NNC is a System 80 and
uses an S-100 bus with an NNC CPU card, California Computer Systems 64K
Dynamic Memory card and Floppy Disk Controller, and also has a CompuTime
Clock/Calendar board. I haven't opened up the second to see what is
inside but they both have 8" floppy drives. Anyone heard of this
company or have any info? Thanks.