| CPU | Zilog Z80 |
| SPEED | 4 MHz |
| ROM | 8 KB |
| RAM | 64 KB (44 KB free for user) |
| VRAM | 16 KB |
| TEXT Modes | 40 / 32 x 24 |
| GRAPHIC Modes | 256 x 192 |
| COLORS | 16 |
| SOUND | 3 voices, 7 octaves |
| I/O Ports | RS232c, Centronics, User port, Joystick (2), Bus Z80, Floppy Disk |
| Media | (as built ) one or two Hitachi 3' floppy disk unit (380 KB) -But PC 3.5'' drives can be fitted |
| Operating System | Xtal/DOS |
| Made in | 1984 |
The U.K. Einstein User Group is still very active with a dedicated membership devoted to keeping the 'Einy' alive into the 21st century . The Magazine editor ( who should be able to answer most queries ) is :-
BOB DEELEYE-Mail messages can be passed on via this link to this box here ! _ please include your postal address if possible to ensure that we can get a reply to you
c/o
33 BRITAIN ST
DUNSTABLE
BEDS
LU5 4JA
Tatung introduced the TC-01 (Z80-based) home ( and small business ) computer ( running a CP/M-clone operating system ) in mid-1984 , to widen the range of its recently-acquired Decca TV product line.
There was also intended to be a ''big brother'' -- and advanced TPC-2000 business computer ( running true CP/M ) -- but this machine was abandoned after the Taiwan-government-sponsored consortium (which included Tatung ) produced a legal IBM-compatible range of computers ) . The initial stock was remaindered off , and very few of these machines exist .
In 1986 the EINSTEIN 256 computer was added to the range. This was essentially a games machine intended to compete with the Amstrad CPC , though it does have serious small-business capablity too.
Many local groups were formed to cater for users of these machines. Due to overwhelming demand one of these groups was re-organised in late 1985 as the U.K. EINSTEIN USER GROUP . Over the ensuing years the group gradually declined ( as the number of Einstein computers fell ) , until its demise was only averted in 1993 by enthusiastic new management .
The EINSTEIN USER GROUP now exists to support , promote and encourage mutal self-help ( and exchange of information ) between owners ( and users ) of the Tatung/Einstein range of home and business computers . It does not cater specifically for Tatung's IBM-compatible computers, but welcomes owners and users of these machines to membership , and will support users of them (under MsDos ) in so far as it is able to do so .
EINSTEIN USER GROUP members receive one free copy of each issue of EINSTEIN MAGAZINE/All micro news , our meduim for exchanging news, views, ideas and information between users of these machines , plus membes sales and wants . a wealth of information is stored in the back numbers at a special low price, to enncourage them to share in this treasure-house of knowledge
 | A front cover from 1999 |
EINSTEIN USER GROUP members also have access to a large software library , which has been written ( or adapted ) for Einstein Computers. This is open to non-members too , but members only pay half price.
EINSTEIN USER GROUP systematically negotiates with former Einstein software houses to keep Einstein software , manuals , etc. ''in print'' , so members can readily buy legitimate commercial-quality games/serious/utility software , often at fraction of the original price . These titles areavailable to non-members too , but the members discount often makes it much cheaper to join than to stay outside in the cold.
Nowadays many Einstein owners are novice users , often still at school, unemployed , or retired , and often with very limited income . We cut costs to the bone wherever we can . Even this is not always enough , so we are happy to accept payment in kind as well as in cash ; and once you're a member we'll credit your membership account accordingly if you play an active part in helping us run the group.
Please do ask for a membership form and join us in EINSTEIN USER GROUP . We don't compete with other user groups , but we do co-operate , so we may be able to put you in touch even if you don't have an Einstein. Or you may be able to put us in touch ! . If your machine has no user group , we'll do our best to support you ourselves.
