SAM Coupé
In December of 1989 Miles Gordon Technology (MGT) launched the Sam Coupé. MGT was known for its range of hardware add-ons for the ZX Spectrum, and the Sam Coupé was essentially a ZX Spectrum 48K-compatible system with enhanced... See more
Release date
January 1, 1989
Media
Cassette tape, Floppy disc
Max Controllers
1 (2 using a splitter)
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In December of 1989 Miles Gordon Technology (MGT) launched the Sam Coupé. MGT was known for its range of hardware add-ons for the ZX Spectrum, and the Sam Coupé was essentially a ZX Spectrum 48K-compatible system with enhanced graphics and sound, more interfaces, expanded memory and a new BASIC interpreter.
The Sam was the company's pride and joy, but unfortunately it was to be their downfall, with MGT going into receivership in June 1990.
The SAM name comes from a working name in the early design phases of ‘Some Amazing Machine’ (or ‘Some Amazing Micro’ or even ‘Spectrum Advanced Machine’ depending on who you talk to) and the ‘Coupé’ was a nickname because the machine resembles a fastback car in profile.
Cpu
Zilog Z80B
Memory
256 KB or 512 KB expandable to 4.5 MB max
Graphics
VLSI ASIC
Sound
Phillips SAA1099 6 channel stereo
Display
256x192 512x192
Manufacturer
Miles Gordon Technology (MGT)
Developers
Miles Gordon Technology (MGT)