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excerpt: "A comprehensive first review of the Cambridge Z88 laptop computer, covering its Z80 CPU, 32K RAM, 128K EPROM, and the OZ operating system. Describes built-in applications including PIPEDREAM (combined word processor, spreadsheet, and database) and BBC BASIC with Z80 assembler, plus RS232 connectivity and RAM/EPROM expansion cartridges. The unit was purchased from Sharp's Inc. for…"
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# A First Look: Sir Clive’s Newest Microchip Wonder

A comprehensive first review of the Cambridge Z88 laptop computer, covering its Z80 CPU, 32K RAM, 128K EPROM, and the OZ operating system. Describes built-in applications including PIPEDREAM (combined word processor, spreadsheet, and database) and BBC BASIC with Z80 assembler, plus RS232 connectivity and RAM/EPROM expansion cartridges. The unit was purchased from Sharp’s Inc. for $399.95.