SAM Coupé
In the last quarter of 1989 MGT launched the Sam Coupé. MGT was already known in the ZX Spectrum world for a range of hardware that they sold. The Sam was their pride and joy, and unfortunately to be their downfall. The SAM... See more
Release date
January 1, 1989
Media
Cassette tape, Floppy disc
Max Controllers
1 (2 using a splitter)
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In the last quarter of 1989 MGT launched the Sam Coupé. MGT was already known in the ZX Spectrum world for a range of hardware that they sold. The Sam was their pride and joy, and unfortunately to be their downfall. <br /> <br />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)