Acorn Electron – An Unexpected ยฃ20 Dirty Treasure
Dive into the world of Acorn Computers! A ยฃ20 discovery, as I journey through my Acorn Electron restoration and history.
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Electron
The Acorn Electron released in 1983 by Acorn Computers and was a cost-effective alternative to the BBC Micro, aimed at home users. It featured a 2 MHz 6502A processor, 32 KB of RAM and ran Acorn MOS with built-in BBC BASIC II. Its compact design and single-chip ULA integration reduced manufacturing costs, but also limited performance compared to its predecessor. Despite initial production delays and stiff competition from rivals, the Electron sold approximately 200,000 to 250,000 units during its commercial lifespan.