Laser 50 Computer

The Laser 50 was an interesting little training PC. It had a full-travel keyboard that was easier to type on than many of the early "cheap" computers and it was reasonably capable and expandable.

The example in my collection is a little tempermental, but it has been known to run. It came boxed with the manual and some other literature.

Per this ad the Laser 50 could be had with any number of peripherals including a tape drive and printer.

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Description
Manufacturer	Video Technology
Model	Laser 50
Date Announced	1984
Date Canceled	Unknown
Number Produced	Unknown
Country of Origin	Hong Kong
Price	Unknown
Current Value	$25-$50

Specifications
Processor	Zilog Z80
Speed	3.5 MHz
RAM	2K-18K
ROM	12K
Storage	Optional Tape drive
Expansion	RAM and peripherals
Bus	N/A
Video	LCD - 16 5x7 characters or 80x7 dots
I/O	Parallel, Cassette
OS Options	Built-in

Notes	The Laser 50 was an educational computer that ran BASIC and also doubled as a calculator. Considering the handle built into the case it was also a portable.

Related Items in Collection	Heathkit ET-3400 and other trainers.
Related Items Wanted	Any of the peripherals made for the machine.