ID VTech Laser 3000 & Dick Smith CAT
Short Name
Name Laser 3000 & Dick Smith CAT
Company VTech
Description A very interesting and obscure system.
The Laser 3000 is compatible (software-wise only) with the Apple II+ through emulation software.
A Z80 card with CP/M 80 was available, as well as an Intel 8088 card.
Date Available 1983
Type Computer
Emulators
Alternate Names VTech Laser 3000 & Dick Smith CAT
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