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Description
The Mitsubishi ML-TS1 is a very rare MSX1 computer. It's the small brother of the MSX2 ML-TS2H telephone-computer, and was available in white instead of black for his big brother. The MSX logo does not appear on the machine.
This Telecom station includes a MSX1 firmware and was aimed at the Japanese market. The power supply is external.
This computer was intended for companies, it was not distributed in shops, but it was possible to buy it under another trademark: see Misawa-Van CX-5.
This MSX received the Good Design award in 1987.
| Brand | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ML-TS1 |
| Year | 1986 |
| Region | Japan |
| Launch price | |
| RAM | ?64kB |
| VRAM | 16kB |
| Media | MSX cartridges |
| Video | Texas Instruments TMS9928ANL |
| Audio | PSG (YM2149 integrated in MSX-Engine S1985) |
| Chipset | probably Yamaha S1985 |
| Keyboard layout | QWERTY/JP50on + numeric keypad |
| Extras | Telecom firmware, Modem, probably MSX-Modem BASIC, Kanji-ROM level 1, dedicated telephone, ? slot doubler |
| Emulation |
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Specifications
The ML-TS1 is a MSX1 with one or two cartridge slots, a Z80A from NEC (D780C-1) and probably an MSX-Engine S1985 from Yamaha. The modem speed is 300/1200bps. The keypad is made up of ten numbers and a RET key only. It is intended to dial a phone number.
Connections
- RF output
- Composite video output
- RJ11 modular connector (telephone line)
- Data Recorder connector
- Centronics compatible Parallel port for a printer
- 2 general connectors (Joysticks, Mice, Paddle controllers, etc)
- 1 cartridge slot that can be doubled with a slot doubler
- Two AC power plug (100V)