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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.