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TANDY INTRODUCES NEW TANDY 3000 HL PERSONAL COMPUTER WITH PC/XT COMPATIBILITY


FORT WORTH, TEXAS -- Tandy Corporation announced today its new PC/XT
compatible, the Tandy (tm) 3000 HL personal computer runs four times faster
than the PC/XT, features greater expandibility, smaller physical size and runs
on the advanced MS-DOS (tm) version 3.2 operating system.

"Priced at $1,699 for the floppy disk version, the Tandy 3000 HL is the only
real performance enhanced alternative in the PC/XT compatible arena," stated
John Roach, chairman and chief executive officer of Tandy Corporation. "Users
with large spreadsheets, database files, or networking will find the
significant speed increase a true advantage. By combining the excellent price,
the many features and our nationwide service and support network of over 270
locations, Tandy's new 3000 HL represents a breakthrough in price performance.
Tandy offers an extraordinary value with state-of-the-art features and
performance in high quality compatibles."

The Tandy 3000 HL utilizes the Intel (tm) 80286 microprocessor operating at a
switchable 4/8 MHz clock speed. Standard configuration includes 512K RAM,
expandable to 640K on the main board. There are three front accessible mounting
slots for internal devices, including one floppy and two hard drives, or two
floppies and one hard drive. Another option is a new 5-1/4 inch internal disk
cartridge system which can be installed in one of the front drive slots.

Standard features include a parallel printer post, a real-time clock with
battery backup, an industry standard keyboard, and a provision for an optional
plug-in 80287 math co-processor.

A full range of options will be supported through 7 expansion slots, 6 of which
are open in the standard configuration. These options include a 360K floppy
drive, 1.2 MB floppy drive, 20 or 40 MB hard drive, serial (RS-232-C) board, 2
MB memory board, and a mono or color graphics display board.

The new Tandy 3000 HL is now available at Radio Shack (r) stores. Radio Shack
Computer Stores, Plus Computer Centers and participating Radio Shack dealers
nationwide. Tandy is the leading manufacturer of PC compatibles.


TANDY 3000 HL PERSONAL COMPUTER FACT SHEET
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The Product:
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()  Uses a 16-bit 80286 microprocessor operating at 4/8 megahertz
(switchable).

()  Fully compatible with PC/XT expansion and software products.

()  Standard configuration offers 512K memory and 360K floppy
disk, and a choice of an optional 1.2 megabyte floppy disk drive,
20 megabyte hard disk or 40 megabyte hard disk.

()  Supports MS-DOS (tm) 3.2.

()  Will support ViaNet (tm) local area network to link with
other MS-DOS operating system computers.

()  Tandy 3000 HL personal computer (cat. no. 25-4070) priced
from $1,699.

()  Available at Radio Shack Computer Centers and Radio Shack
Plus Computer Centers and dealers nationwide.

The Hardware:
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()  Standard high capacity 5-1/4 slim line floppy disk drive.
    --	360K format allows compatibility with PC/XT.
    --	Channel for additional internal floppy disk drive for
	either 360K or 1.2 MB format.
    --	Three front drive slots available.
    --	Expandable to a maximum of three internal disk drives:
	two floppy and one hard disk drive, or one floppy and two
	hard disk drives.

()  Seven expansion slots:
    --	4 PC XT slots (one used in standard configuration.)
    --	3 PC 16 bit slots.

()  Standard 84-key sculptured industry-standard keyboard.

()  Dimensions: 6-1/8 inches (height) by 17.0 inches (width) by
15.5 inches (depth).

()  Standard real-time clock with CMOS RAM and battery back-up.

()  Parallel port included.


OPTIONS:
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()  Monitors:

--  CM-1 Color Monitor			     (26-5122)	$  529.95
--  VM-1 Monochrome Monitor		     (26-5111)	   199.95

()  Expansion options for the Tandy 3000 HL personal computer:

--  Math Co-Processor			     (25-4033)	$  399.95
--  1.2 Meg Disk Drive Kit		     (25-4050)	   299.95
--  360K Disk Drive Kit			     (25-4051)	   199.95
--  Hard Disk Controller Board		     (25-4060)	   399.00
--  20 Meg Hard Disk Kit		     (25-4062)	   799.99*
--  40 Meg Hard Disk Kit		     (25-4061)	  1799.00*
--  Serial/Parallel Adapter		     (25-4034)	   169.95
--  MS-DOS 3.2/BASIC/DeskMate		     (25-4101)	    99.95
--  Deluxe Graphics Display Adapter	     (25-3047)	   399.95
--  Deluxe Text Display Adapter		     (25-3046)	   249.95
--  Memory Expansion Board		     (25-4030)	   499.95

()  Additional expansion options:

--  1200-Baud PC Modem			     (25-1013)	$  199.95
--  PLUS RS-232 Upgrade			     (25-1014)	    79.95
--  PLUS Upgrade Adapter		     (25-1016)	    14.95
--  TCS-100 Tape Cartridge System	     (25-3020)	  1999.00
--  Tandy 1000/1200/3000 Interface Kit	     (25-3021)	   149.95
--  10-Meg Disk Cartridge System	     (26-1245)	  2195.00
--  Tandy 1000/1200/3000 Interface Kit	     (25-3022)	   199.95
--  128K Memory Kit			     (25-5162)	    99.95
--  256K Parity Memory Kit		     (25-3062)	$  129.95
--  Dual Display Graphics Adapter	     (25-3045)	   249.95

    * Requires installation and controller board.

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