 The
Spectravideo SV 328 was the ancestor of the Spectravideo MSX SV-728
(it had the same case and almost all its features) and the successor
of the SV-318.
This computer wasn't a MSX machine, even though its hardware design
was almost the same as MSX computers. Its Microsoft Extended Basic was
also close to the MSX Basic but not fully compatible. The cartridge
slot couldn't use MSX cartridges. However, Coleco cartridges could run
thanks to an optional card.
The SV-328 ran CP/M 2.2 or 3.0 when connected to the 5.25" 360 KB
floppy drive unit. Several well known CP/M software were adapted to
the SV328; i.e. dBase II and WordStar.
Several expansion devices were developed for this computer. Among
them, the SV-605B expansion box which offered a 10 MB hard disk, two
5.25" DSDD floppy drives, one Centronics port and six expansion slots.
Some other peripherals were released: Graphic Tablet, 80-column card,
1200/75 modem card, RS232 interface.
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