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             THE NEW KAYPRO PC: TOPPING THE DESK AND THE REST
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       The  KAYPRO  PC  combines features and value to meet and exceed "IBM
    compatibility." As a complete desktop business associate, it commands a
    place above the others.

       Envision  an  accurate  picture of the KAYPRO PC.  First, clear your
    memory of the  angular  grey  machine  that  is  so  characteristically
    Kaypro.   Next,  paint a beige beauty with eggshell trim, whose profile
    closely resembles that of  the  KAYPRO  286i.   Finally,  visualize  an
    external 12-inch diagonal monitor displaying no-nonsense output in eye-
    soothing green.

            Strong Internal Control
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       Looks can only take you so far in the computing world,  intelligence
    is  the  real  key to success.  Although the KAYPRO PC breaks tradition
    with its striking countenance, it still maintains the  Kaypro  hallmark
    of superior computer intellect.

       Analytical  power  is provided by an 8088 cpu, operating at a timely
    4.77 MHz.  An extra socket accepts an 8087 math co-processor, providing
    more  calculating users with an easy upgrade for their number-crunching
    pleasure.  The 8087 option permits business and research operations  to
    be executed by a single computer.

       The  KAYPRO  PC's short-term memory begins with a standard 256K RAM,
    expandable to 640K by plugging 256K DRAM chips into  the  multifunction
    board.   Accessing  the  board  requires  hood  removal  via  a  simple
    four-screw procedure.

       Long-term  memory?   The  KAYPRO  PC  has  total  recall  from   two
    double-sided, double-density disk drives totalling 768K storage.  While
    we're on the subject of  memory,  1986  will  introduce  a  mega-memory
    version  of  the  KAYPRO  PC,  the KAYPRO PC-10, with one 360K diskette
    drive and a 10 megabyte hard disk.

       The best administrators exchange information with external  sources.
    The  KAYPRO  PC  is  no  exception.   A  serial and a parallel port are
    compatible  with  all  peripherals   produced   for   the   giant   IBM
    after-market.   The  KAYPRO  PC  can make all the right connections for
    successful import/export of data.

       The KAYPRO PC becomes a more versatile personality by utilizing  its
    nine  expansion  slots.  Three slots contain a multivideo card (capable
    of monochrome, color graphics,  or  composite  video  display  output),
    multifunction  card,  and  a  CPU  card.   The  remaining six slots can
    accommodate  luxuries  like  a  networking  card,  digital  to   analog
    converter, internal modem, and more.

       Even  with  numerous  hardware  additions,  the  KAYPRO PC won't get
    caught with its power down.  The 132 watt power supply can be  jumpered
    to operate on 110 or 240 volts (60/50 cycles).

            Human Relations Expert
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       IBM  compatibility  is  terrific, but what about user compatibility?
    Can the KAYPRO PC relate?

       In addition to displaying a professional character,  the  KAYPRO  PC
    also  has  the  common  touch.   Dance  your  digits  across our IBM PC
    AT-style keyboard with easy to reach  RETURN,  SHIFT,  and  CTRL  keys.
    Forget  the  other  guys  with  IBM PC XT-design keyboards;  why stifle
    typing speed while promoting premature arthritis

       It is clearly seen that  the  12"  diagonal  monitor  won't  advance
    CRT-induced  myopia.   The crisp character set is brilliantly displayed
    in shades of monochrome green.  Sit back, relax,  and  stop  squinting,
    the KAYPRO PC is a visual communications expert.

       The KAYPRO PC is not abuser friendly.  A keyswitch has been included
    to lock out all unauthorized keyboard input.  Take  your  byte  out  of
    computer crime and rest assured of tamper-proof files.

            Programmed for Performance
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       Complementing  its  impressive list of attributes, the KAYPRO PC has
    proven programs for immediate business success.

       Disciplined under MS-DOS, the KAYPRO PC includes GW-  BASIC  as  its
    programming  language.   BASIC  is  probably  the  most widely used and
    easiest to learn of all programming  languages.   Furthermore,  if  you
    already  use  a  library of programs written in BASIC-A (IBM's verion),
    GW-BASIC is BASIC-A compatible.

       Plan to cut costs  for  all  typing  assignments  with  WordStar,  a
    professional    word    processing    program.    This   all-   purpose
    industrial-strength program can manipulate  everything  from  memos  to
    manuscipts.   Teamed  with MailMerge (a terrific file merging program),
    it can generate hundreds of form letters from a mailing database.  Time
    consuming?   Not  really.   Remember,  the KAYPRO PC is willing to work
    nights so you don't have to.

       Not implying that there will be operator errors, but the  KAYPRO  PC
    and  company  can  act as dutiful copy editors.  CorrectStar checks for
    spelling errors, while StarIndex creates  reference  material  such  as
    indexes,  tables  of  contents, and lists of illustrations, etc.  These
    gems take the drudgery out of word processing.

       The KAYPRO PC software  entourage  also  includes  MITE,  an  expert
    telecommunications translator.  Programmable auto- dial, protocol, file
    transfer,  modem  type,  and  numerous  other  options  make  unlimited
    electronic   correspondence   a   snap.    There  may  not  be  a  more
    sophisticated telcommunications program on the market today.

       And last, the KAYPRO PC acts  as  your  personal  assistant  through
    PolyWindows  K-Desk.   This  memory-resident  program  provides instant
    access to a document editor, file card library,  calendar,  appointment
    book, calculator, telephone list with dialer, puzzle, key redefinition,
    and alternate file access.  The only thing it can't do is make coffee.