I have the main unit.
type computer
country USA
year 1983
os CP/M 2.2
cpu Z80A
speed 4 MHz
ram 64 KB
rom 8 kB
disk 5,1/4″
graphic 640 x 240
colors monochrom
sound beeper
ports RS-232, printer, mouse
The TeleVideo TPC-1 — The Terminal Maker’s Computer
The TeleVideo TPC-1 was a portable CP/M computer produced by TeleVideo Systems — a company that had made its name producing high-quality video display terminals before expanding into complete computer systems. The TPC-1 combined TeleVideo’s terminal expertise with a Z80-based CP/M computer in a portable luggable form factor, targeting the business market that had standardised on CP/M and needed portable computing capability. TeleVideo’s reputation for terminal quality gave the TPC-1 credibility in professional environments.
TeleVideo’s Heritage
TeleVideo Systems, founded in 1975 in Sunnyvale, California, became one of the most respected manufacturers of video display terminals — the CRT-based devices used to access mainframes and minicomputers that dominated business computing in the late 1970s. TeleVideo terminals were known for their sharp displays, reliable construction, and good value, earning the company significant market share against established terminal manufacturers. The company’s expansion into complete CP/M computers with the TPC-1 was a natural extension of this expertise.