The folks behind the Pocket 8086 are back with a new machine:
The BOOK II is a portable Apple II (Plus) compatible computer, redesigned using standard TTL chips and equipped with ROMs from early Apple II compatibles or clones. Beyond its core Apple II functionality, it integrates several built-in enhancements: an 80-column video card, a 16KB Language Card, a Z80 Softcard, a printer controller, and a Disk II compatible controller.
As a portable computer, the BOOK II features a built-in lithium battery, an RGB LCD, and a low-profile mechanical keyboard. It supports original Apple Disk II floppy drives as well as floppy drive emulators.
Oh mama:
The feature list is pretty great:
- CPU: 6502
- SRAM: 48KB (+16KB)
- Z80 Softcard
- 80 Column Video Card
- 16KB Language Card RAM
- Disk II controller
- Printer Interface
- RGB Display
- Mechanical keyboard
- Lithium battery (4×18650)
- Expansion Bus Support (Slot 5)
At $550, this is an expensive little machine, but one that I very much want.