Tandy TRS-80 Model 200

The Tandy TRS-80 Model 200 extended the Model 100 concept with a folding clamshell enclosure, a display twice as tall and a larger potential RAM filesystem. Its ROM applications and communications interfaces remained familiar to Model 100 users.

It anticipated the physical layout of later laptops while preserving the long battery life and instant operation of Tandy’s 80C85 portable family.

Notable Features

• Intel 80C85 at 2.4 MHz with 24KB standard; expandable to 72KB.
• The principal display was Built-in 240 x 128 monochrome LCD; 40 x 16 text.
• Storage support consisted of Internal RAM filesystem, cassette and optional external disk storage.

Historical Significance

• It anticipated the physical layout of later laptops while preserving the long battery life and instant operation of Tandy’s 80C85 portable family.
• Radio Shack’s large retail network made demonstration, sales and support available well beyond specialist computer dealers.

Collector’s Notes

• Factory memory, drive configuration and regional badge should be checked because many surviving systems were upgraded.
• Original monitors, manuals, software, storage hardware and Radio Shack peripherals add historical context.

Specifications

Technical Information
Name	Tandy TRS-80 Model 200
Manufacturer	Tandy
Launched	Thursday, March 1, 1984
Discontinued	1986
Launch Price	$999
Country	United States
CPU	Intel 80C85 at 2.4 MHz
Units Sold
CPU Speed	2.4 MHz
RAM	24KB standard; expandable to 72KB
ROM	ROM containing system software and Microsoft BASIC
Display	Built-in 240 x 128 monochrome LCD; 40 x 16 text
Graphics	240 x 128 monochrome graphics
Sound	Piezoelectric beeper
Storage	Internal RAM filesystem, cassette and optional external disk storage
Keyboard	Integrated keyboard in folding clamshell enclosure
I/O	300-baud modem, RS-232, parallel printer, cassette and barcode interface
Operating System	ROM-based Microsoft BASIC and productivity applications