Acorn A5000 Specification's

Processor
ARM 3, 25Mhz, 4k cache

Operating System
RISC OS 3

Standard Memory
1 or 2Mb, Upgradable to 4Mb

Hard Disc Drive
Optional 40Mb 3.5" form factor PC/AT interface (IDE)

Floppy Disc Drive
3.5" form factor

Formats Supported
720kb DOS
1.44Mb DOS
800kb ADFS E
800kb ADFS D
1.6Mb ADFS F

Interfaces
Parallel centronics, RS232C Serial, Four single width Eurocard expansion slots.

Monitor Options
Broadcast, Scart TV, Multi-Frequency, VGA

Graphics Resolutions
PAL TV scan rate
(640x480 pixel) 256 colours VGA
(640x480 pixel) 16 colours VGA+
(640x480 pixel) 256 colours

Stereo Sound Output
Via 3.5mm stereo jack.

Networking
Econet module required. Ethernet expansion cards supported.

Dimensions
100H x 430W x 340D (mm)

Weight
16kg

Keyboard
103 key, enhanced industry standard layout. Detachable coiled 1.5m cable.

Expansion Card Options
SCSI, MIDI, IEEE 488, STE bus controller, Video frame grabbers, Sound samplers, Transputer boards.

Printers
RISC OS printer drivers include; Apple Laserwriter, PostScript, HP Laserjet, Cannon/Integrex 132 colour, Dot-Matrix Epson compatibles.

Nominal DC Power
70W max (continuous)
76W max (surge)

Warranty
12 months

Price
1499GBP (2Mb model)

Information Source : BBC Acorn User, November 1991

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