Hitachi MB-H70
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Description
The MB-H70 computer is very similar to the Mitsubishi ML-G30 Model 2 machine : 2 drives, separate keyboard, but the RS-232C interface with switch and some connectors (external disk drive, expansion unit) have been removed.
The keyboard is the same as for the Mitsubishi ML-G3, ML-G30 Model 1 and ML-G30 Model 2.
| Brand | Hitachi (Manufacturer: Mitsubishi) |
| Model | MB-H70 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | ¥138,000 |
| RAM | 128kB (? in slot 3-2) |
| VRAM | 128kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges, 2DD floppy disks |
| Video | Yamaha V9938 |
| Audio | PSG (YM2149 integrated in MSX-Engine S3527) |
| Chipset | Yamaha S3527 |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JIS + numeric keypad |
| Extras | 2 720kB 3,5" floppy disk drives, third cartridge slot, reset button, Kanji-ROM level 1 |
| Emulation | ROM dump needed. See this thread for details |
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Specifications
The MB-H70 is a MSX2 with three cartridge slots (1 external in front and 2 internal in back), a Z80A from NEC (D780C-1) and an MSX-Engine S3527 from Yamaha.
Connections
- RF output
- RGB output
- Analog sound & Composite video
- Keyboard connector
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 3 cartridge slots (1 external, 2 internal)
- Power plug for main power supply (JIS C 8303 class, AC 100V +/-10% 50/60Hz)
- Power outlet for monitor (AC 100V)
Links
- Hitachi MB-H70 on Generation-MSX
- Info about the MB-H70 by bubrhythm (Japanese) - archived version
- Hitachi MB-H70 fake by Dreaming boy (Korean)