Tandy 1000 EX

Speed	7.16 MHz
Memory	256 KB
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Release Date:	1/12/1986
Manufacturer:	Tandy/Radio Shack
Original Retail Price: Adjusted Inflation Price:	$999.00 $1,987.57*

Donated By:	Jason Souliere

The Tandy 1000 EX has 256KB of RAM and has a CGA graphics mode with a special "Tandy" mode that enabled 16 colors. The machine has a 7.16 MHz Intel 8088 processor and was considered quite a powerhouse "clone" at the time. The unit also has a built in 5.25" drive on the right-hand side. A common misconception about the Tandy line is that it was not truly compatible with the IBM PC while in fact, there was very little software that did not run on it. Many game manufacturers even added support for the special modes the Tandy offered: a good gesture for those that owned the machine but probably a contributing factor to those thinking that the Tandy was somehow different (in a bad way).

Tandy CM-5 Monitor

Release Date:	1/1/1986

Donated By:	Wilma Green

The CM-5 monitor is a newer version of the CM-4. Both are CGA monitors (4 colors) but if hooked up to the Tandy 1000 EX, this monitor can actually display 16 colors in the 320x200 graphics mode.

User Comments

Jim on Saturday, June 15, 2013
I have an Tandy 1000 stored for 15+ years. I will be happy to donate it to someone who like to restore it.Pay shipping only but be warned that is located in Athens, Greece and shipping will be a possible issue. If interested please email porsche-g50@hotmail.gr PLEASE no traders and not for resale PLEASE

Scott Holloway on Sunday, May 26, 2013
This computer is responsible for my C grade in trig. I spent my homework time programming it to graph the functions I was learning. Anyway, it is still a good memory (pun OK, but not intended). I still have a few photos of program "runs", that were loads of fun. Worth every penny, though I think I got it on credit. I never did create a good driver for a printer. I suppose that came with my next machine.

Phulltillt Ca, U.S.A. on Tuesday, July 05, 2011
This was my first computer and because of it I have forgotten more about a computer than anyone needs to know today. The MS-DOS and DeskTop software bundle, for it's day, was amazingly user friendly. It also came with a quite extensive user/lesson book that make today's "out of box experience" very painful for today's first time computer user.

Anonymous on Wednesday, June 29, 2011
ik heb nog een komplete tandy 1000 ex met monitor te koop

Lonnie H. Duke on Saturday, July 24, 2010
I am seeking a CM-5 monitor or its equivalent for my Tandy 1000 Personal Computer SX.

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