There were also two other models, the SM1 and SM2 which were quite similar technically (Z80, 64k RAM), but could be expanded to multipost configurations with up to 8 stations. The SM2 had a CII-HB D140 hard-disk (20 MB) built-in whereas the SM1 had only a 2 MB floppy-drive.
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Does the SM1 mentioned here have any relationship to the SM1 which was a precursor to Memotech computers, designed by Steve Marchant?
The SM1 I had was Z80 based, 64KB RAM, 2x 8" floppies (internal), connector allowing external hard drive, probably monochrome 80x24, blue metal case, looked very different to the picture (more like a 380Z), and had a very springy/noisy keyboard.
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NAME
SMP-8
MANUFACTURER
ADD-X Système
TYPE
Professional Computer
ORIGIN
France
YEAR
1981
END OF PRODUCTION
Unknown
BUILT IN LANGUAGE
None
KEYBOARD
Full-stroke 97 key with editing and numeric keypads
CPU
Z80
SPEED
Unknown
RAM
64 kb + up to 256 KB dedicated to workstations
ROM
2 KB + 2 KB per workstation card
TEXT MODES
80 columns x 24 lines
GRAPHIC MODES
None
COLORS
Monochrome
SOUND
No sound
SIZE / WEIGHT
46.5 (W) x 51 (D) x 17.5 (H) cm
I/O PORTS
2 x Parallel, 3 x Serial, up to 8 Serial worstation ports
