Goldstar GFC-1080A
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Description
The Goldstar GFC-1080A was aimed for the Korean market. This model is the same as GFC-1080 but without the firmware (Pasocalc + assembler/monitor).
The GFC-1080A was available in ivory color with colored keys and has a hangul led.
| Brand | Goldstar |
| Model | GFC-1080A |
| Year | 1985 |
| Region | South Korea |
| Launch price | |
| RAM | 64kB (? in slot 2) |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Texas Instruments TMS9918ANL |
| Audio | PSG (AY-3-8910) |
| Chipset | ? |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/Korean |
| Extras | Hangul BASIC, lightpen holder |
| Emulation | emulated in blueMSX - ROM dump needed for openMSX. See this thread for details |
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Specifications
This computer is a MSX1 with a Z80A from Zilog (Z8400A PS) or Goldstar (GSS Z8400A PS) at 3.579545MHz.
All features are common to the standard, apart from one: it has a hole at the right of the cartridge slot to store a lightpen when the pen is not in use. A lightpen was planned in option with its dedicated cartridge, but was never released.
Connections
- RF output
- Video composite and analog audio output
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 1 cartridge slot
- 1 Expansion bus slot with one polarizing key