Specifications

• 6502A processor running at 2MHz
• 32k RAM expandable to 64k
• 32k ROM
• 8 colours
• 3 sound channels plus 1 white noise generator
• Maximum 80x32 character display
• Maximum 640x256 pixel graphics display
• 56 key, typewriter-style keyboard

Comments

Production stopped: ? (anyone know?)

Launch price: 199 UKP

The Electron was launched as a low-cost, slightly cut-down version of Acorn's BBC micro. It could run most of the same software, but had less expansion capability and ran about 1/3 slower than it's big brother.