After the launch of the Apricot PC, largely inspired by the Victor Sirius 1 which sold well in the UK, ACT developed another computer, the Apricot F1. This new system was marketed equally as a business system and as a home-computer (with its TV video output for example).

The design of the F1 is quite innovative with its original shape and infrared keyboard. The main unit is much more deep than large, and the straight line of the whole system was quite stylish for the time. There was no lead or cord between the keyboard and the main unit. All the communication was made through infrared signals. This is quite useful if you want to work from your sofa, four meters away from the main unit but you also must be sure that there is no obstacle between the keyboard and the infrared receivers located on the front of the main unit.

Produced 1984 to 1986
Intel 8086 at 4.77Mhz
Serial  No: MF 057791
 
Kindly Donated by Mike Vos

Manufacturer: Apricot
Date: 1984

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH2729. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.

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