The Gemini Galaxy range of computers were of "all British" origin, being manufactured by Gemini Microcomputers Ltd., Amersham, Bucks.

The Galaxy systems were built around the 80-BUS, specifically designed for the Z80 microprocessor. They had two Z80A processors, one acting as the CPU and the other running the 'programmable' video card (Called the IVC).

The video card memory was composed of: 2 KB Monitor ROM (SIMON), 2KB User workspace RAM (it was capable of holding user routines), 2 KB Screen RAM, 2KB character generator ROM, 2KB character generator RAM (programmable fonts). Numerous cards were available, like IEEE488 interface card, SASI floppy drive controller or colour graphics card.

YEAR      1983
KEYBOARD      Full stroke keyboard with numeric keypad
CPU      Zilog Z80A
CO-PROCESSOR      second Zilog Z80A running the 'programmable' video card (Called the IVC).
RAM      64 KB dynamic
VRAM      2 KB
ROM      2 KB Phantom Bootstrap ROM
TEXT MODES      80 x 25
GRAPHIC MODES      160 x 75
COLORS      Unknown
I/O PORTS      Centronics, RS232, Light Pen, Tape
BUILT IN MEDIA      Two 5.25'' disk-drives
OS      CP/M 2.2 and MP/M

Thanks to www.old-computers.com for the specification

Manufacturer: Gemini
Date: 1983

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