Tag: Z80

The Amstrad CPC arrived as a practical, packaged alternative to the Spectrum and Commodore 64 - beloved by owners, sneered at by some historians. This article reopens the debate: what did the CPC actually contribute to home computing, and why has its reputation been so uneven?

A deep dive into the Kaypro II - the rugged 'luggable' that brought CP/M software to the road, anticipated many laptop design ideas, and helped shape the portable computing we use today.

A practical guide to combining modern hardware and software techniques with MSX machines - from SD-based storage and Wi‑Fi cartridges to FPGA reimplementations, modern toolchains, and software patterns that respect original MSX architecture while adding contemporary features.