Czerweny computers
Tadeo Czerweny S.A.[1][2][3] is an Argentinian manufacturer of transformers and other high-power electrical equipment founded by Tadeo Czerweny in 1958.[2]
| Industry | Home Computer |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Defunct | 1986 |
| Headquarters | , |
| Owners | Tadeo Czerweny S.A. |
In 1985 they entered microcomputer field as Czerweny Electrónica, by marketing three rebranded Timex Sinclair models assembled in Argentina:[4][5] the CZ 1000[6][7][8], CZ 1500[9][10][8] and CZ 2000.[11]
These machines had their hardware supplied by Timex Portugal, the portuguese branch of Timex Sinclair.[5] Since Czerweny computers used Timex Sinclair chips and ROMs, their compatibility was close to 100% relative to the original Sinclair machines.[8] They also look similar to the original Timex models. The CZ 1000 was a relabeled Timex Sinclair 1000, the CZ 1500 was similar to the Timex Sinclair 1500 and the CZ 2000[12] is a Spectrum compatible in a Timex Sinclair 1500 case.[8]
Afterwards, imported components were replaced with locally produced variants, and extra modifications were added, like a joystick port, composite monitor output and a restart button.[5] This gave origin to new models, released in 1986 with original Czerweny cases: CZ 1000 Plus,[13][14][8][3] CZ 1500 Plus[15][8], CZ Spectrum[16][17] and CZ Spectrum Plus.[18][19] About 4000 machines were produced each month.[5] Czerweny models competed in Argentina with the Brazilian TK 83, 85, 90x and genuine Sinclair machines, but were more successful.
The Paraná, Entre Rios province factory was destroyed by a fire in 1986, eventually ending Czerweny computer production.[5]
Machines edit
- CZ 1000 - Relabeled Timex Sinclair 1000 (ZX81 clone with 2KB RAM).[6][7][8]
- CZ 1500 - Relabeled Timex Sinclair 1500 (ZX81 clone with 16KB RAM).[9][10][8]
- CZ 2000 - Uses a black version of the CZ 1500 case, with a ZX Spectrum rainbow logo added (ZX Spectrum clone).[11][12]
- CZ 1000 Plus - A CZ 1000 in a similar case to the ZX Spectrum with rubber keys, adding two joystick ports, composite monitor out and a reset button.[13][14][8][3]
- CZ 1500 Plus - A CZ 1500 with the same improvements as the CZ 1000 Plus.[15][8]
- CZ Spectrum - A CZ 2000 with the same improvements as the CZ 1000 Plus in a larger box.[16][17]
- CZ Spectrum Plus - A Sinclair ZX Spectrum clone in a Spectrum+ box, with added joystick ports, composite monitor out, a reset button and Sinclair BASIC messages were translated into Spanish.[18][19]
References edit
- ^ "Tadeo Czerweny History". Tadeo Czerweny. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Electronica, Argentina". Kio's Sinclair ZX Computers Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b c "CZ – 1000 Plus". Museo de Informática de la República Argentina (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ Owen, Chris (2003). "South American clones". Planet Sinclair. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b c d e Tomoyose, Guillermo (2016-04-05). "La historia de Czerweny CZ Spectrum, la computadora Sinclair con sello argentino". LA NACION (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ-1000". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Electronica CZ 1000". Kio's Sinclair ZX Computers Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Zangoni, Néstor (2005-01-07). "CZERWENY Series (CZ) Argentina (Z80A)". MicroHobby Web independiente para usuarios de ordenadores Sinclair y compatibles (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ 1500". Center for Computing History. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Electronica CZ 1500". Kio's Sinclair ZX Computers Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ-2000". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ 2000". Sinclair Collection Site.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ-1000 Plus". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Electronica CZ 1000plus". Kio's Sinclair ZX Computers Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Electronica CZ 1500plus". Kio's Sinclair ZX Computers Archive. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Spectrum". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ Spectrum". Sinclair Collection Site.
- ^ a b "Czerweny Spectrum Plus". www.old-computers.com. Retrieved 2023-01-16.
- ^ a b "Czerweny CZ Spectrum Plus". Sinclair Collection Site.