Philips VG5000
| Developer | Philips |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Radiotechnique (RTS) |
| Type | Home computer |
| Generation | 8-bit |
| Release date | France: 1 October 1984 |
| Lifespan | 1984-1986 |
| Introductory price | 1990 FF |
| Discontinued | 1986 |
| Units sold | 300000 in 1984 |
| Operating system | VG5000 BASIC |
| CPU | Z80 @ 4 MHz |
| Memory | 24 KB RAM, 18KB ROM |
| Removable storage | Cassette tape |
| Display | Semigraphics (equivalent resolution of 320x250), 8 colors |
| Graphics | Thomson EF9345 |
| Sound | 1 voice, 5 octave range |
| Language | Logo |
The VG5000μ is a computer created by Philips in 1984. It was manufactured in Le Mans by Radiotechnique (RTS) and marketed under the Philips, Radiola and Schneider brands.
Not compatible with any other machines, it offered VG5000 BASIC (derived from Microsoft BASIC-80) as the operating system upon boot, with Logo available on cartridge.
Graphic ability was limited to a semigraphic symbol display, with the equivalent resolution of 320 x 250 pixels in 8 colors.
It had some hardware compatibility with the Philips VG 8000, such as power supply connectors, cassette player interface and cartridges.