The BBC Micro B+ was the final BBC Micro model, and was launched in 1984, shortly after the BBC Model B+ 64K. It was replaced by the BBC Master.

The Micro B+ squeezed every last bit of memory out of the 8-bit computer. It is the same as the BBC Model B+ 64K with the addition of a further 64K RAM which is used as sideways RAM and can have ROM images loaded into it. Compared to the BBC Model B, it has:

• A redesigned motherboard with the ROM sockets moved to the left side of the board so that they are not covered by the keyboard.
• The CPU is changed from a 6502 to a 65C12.
• A new OS version 2.00 to support the new features.
• The startup messages is changed from "BBC Computer" to "Acorn OS"
• A Western Digital 1770 disc controller, instead of the Intel 8271, which supports ADFS as well as DFS
•  A new DFS version 2.10 to support the WD1770
• Additional 32K RAM with 20K for shadow video memory and 12K workspace
• Additional 2 ROM expansion sockets

For further details visit http://chrisacorns.computinghistory.org.uk/Computers/BBCB+128.html

Our model is in excellent condition with all the original packaging. The serial number is 01-ANB55-7500060.

Manufacturer: Acorn
Date: 1984

This exhibit has a reference ID of CH28847. Please quote this reference ID in any communication with the Centre for Computing History.

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