Swiss computers : Smaky 6, Smaky 130, Smaky 324

Discover Smaky computers from French-speaking Switzerland: the 8-bit range with the Smaky 6 and the 16-bit range with the Smaky 130.

The Smaky family is a family of computers developed and manufactured in French-speaking Switzerland. They were mainly used in schools. Come and discover several iconic models:

• The Dauphin is a small computer delivered in kit form, which you had to build yourself. This appealing machine was a great success in French-speaking Switzerland, enabling many enthusiasts to learn about this new discipline. It was programmed in machine language.
• The Scrib was probably the first portable computer with a built-in screen and battery. Its mirror system, which allowed the screen to be hidden inside the case, was unique for this type of machine.
• The Smaky 6 is an 8-bit computer based on a Z80P processor, which runs on a proprietary operating system called SAMOS.
• The Smaky 324, with its Motorola 68020 and vertical screen, was designed for demanding office tasks.
• The Smaky 130 is the latest model in the 16-bit range. It is equipped with a 68030 processor and has a graphics card capable of displaying thousands of colours. Its operating system, also proprietary, is multitasking and can even run Macintosh emulation in parallel on two screens.