Microprofessor I
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Microprofessor I (MPF 1), introduced in 1981, was Acer's first branded computer product and probably one of the world's longest selling computers. As of early 2005, it is still on market. The MPF I is a simple and inexpensive training system for the Zilog Z80 microprocessor. Acer was named Multitech at that time.
The MPF 1 did not look like a computer. The original version was enclosed in an inexpensive vacuum formed plastic book case usually used to store a copy of language textbook and two audio cassettes. When closed, the MPF 1 could be placed on a bookshelf and looked just like a book.
See also
- Microprofessor II -- An unrelated Apple II clone also made by Multitech.
External links
- Flite Electronics MPF 1B Microprocessor Training System (http://www.flite.co.uk/micros/mpf-1b.html)
- Old Computers Museum (http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=479)
- Acer America: Summary of Acer Milestones (http://www.acer.com/APP/AKC/INTERNET/AACPubli.nsf/HeadingPagesDisplay/NewsroomMilestones?OpenDocument&ML2.9&)
- An Italian page with a picture of the MPF 1's book case (http://80.19.84.98/mpf.html)
- "Micro Professor" by Lee Davison, with pictures and technical information (http://members.lycos.co.uk/leeedavison/z80/mpf1/)