Husky (computer)
Encyclopedia
The DVW Husky was a rugged handheld British microcomputer
issued in 1981 by DVW Electronics. It was designed to be used in harsh conditions, such as wet and cold weather, by users such as the military. It was waterproof and could be dropped from a considerable height onto a hard surface without sustaining damage.
The computer was handheld, with a membrane keyboard
similar to that of the ZX81, and a 32x4 alphanumeric LCD. The CPU was compatible with the Z80, it had in-built Basic
, 32K RAM
and 16K ROM
. It was initially manufactured in response to a request from Severn Trent
and was later used by the Ministry of Defence
in the Rapier Missile
project.
It was superseded by the Husky Hunter in 1983.
Microcomputer
A microcomputer is a computer with a microprocessor as its central processing unit. They are physically small compared to mainframe and minicomputers...
issued in 1981 by DVW Electronics. It was designed to be used in harsh conditions, such as wet and cold weather, by users such as the military. It was waterproof and could be dropped from a considerable height onto a hard surface without sustaining damage.
The computer was handheld, with a membrane keyboard
Membrane keyboard
A membrane keyboard is a computer keyboard whose "keys" are not separate, moving parts, as with the majority of other keyboards, but rather are pressure pads that have only outlines and symbols printed on a flat, flexible surface...
similar to that of the ZX81, and a 32x4 alphanumeric LCD. The CPU was compatible with the Z80, it had in-built Basic
BASIC
BASIC is a family of general-purpose, high-level programming languages whose design philosophy emphasizes ease of use - the name is an acronym from Beginner's All-purpose Symbolic Instruction Code....
, 32K RAM
Ram
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and 16K ROM
Read-only memory
Read-only memory is a class of storage medium used in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in ROM cannot be modified, or can be modified only slowly or with difficulty, so it is mainly used to distribute firmware .In its strictest sense, ROM refers only...
. It was initially manufactured in response to a request from Severn Trent
Severn Trent
Severn Trent plc is a British public utility. It is traded on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index.Severn Trent is a group of companies employing more than 15,000 people across the UK, US and mainland Europe, with some involvement in the Middle East.The main...
and was later used by the Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)
The Ministry of Defence is the United Kingdom government department responsible for implementation of government defence policy and is the headquarters of the British Armed Forces....
in the Rapier Missile
Rapier missile
Rapier is a British surface-to-air missile developed for the British Army and Royal Air Force. Entering service in 1971, it eventually replaced all other anti-aircraft weapons in Army service; guns for low-altitude targets, and the English Electric Thunderbird, used against longer-range and...
project.
It was superseded by the Husky Hunter in 1983.
External links
- Old Computers Museumhttp://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=471&st=1