I have six main units, six power adapters and six original bags.
type computer
country USA
year 1986
os MSX / CP/M
cpu Zilog Z80
speed 3.58MHz
ram 128 KB
rom 16 KB
graphic 256 x 192
colors 16
sound 3 channels, 8 octaves
ports centronigs,tape, RGB, two joysticks, cartridge, expansion port
The Spectravideo SVI-738 Xpress — The Portable Spectravideo
The Spectravideo SVI-738 Xpress was a portable MSX computer — a compact, battery-capable machine that brought the Spectravideo MSX experience to users who needed computing capability away from a desk. The Xpress form factor reflected Spectravideo’s ongoing innovation within the MSX ecosystem, offering a distinctive portable alternative to the desktop MSX machines that dominated the market. For users who needed MSX compatibility in a portable package — for educational use, field work, or travel — the SVI-738 provided an unusual and useful option.
Spectravideo’s Innovation
Throughout the MSX era, Spectravideo continued to produce innovative hardware that pushed the boundaries of what MSX machines could be. From the groundbreaking SV-318 that inspired the standard’s creation, through MSX-compliant machines, PC-compatible machines, and portable variants like the SVI-738, Spectravideo demonstrated a restless engineering creativity that set it apart from manufacturers who simply produced standard MSX configurations. The SVI-738 is a testament to this innovation — a machine that combined MSX compatibility with genuine portability in a form factor that few competitors attempted.