Screens Microsystems are now working on an 8086 second processor for the CPC464 and CPC664 computers. The device will allow the user to expand the memory of the system to 128K and will run all CP/M 86 software. This will overcome the shortcomings of the 38K TPA when using the standard CP/M 80 system. Screens hope to be able to supply DBASE II and the “Perfect” suite of software to run with the system. The board is still at the prototyping stage but the first production units should be available in August. Also available from Screens is a 5 1/4 inch disk drive. This will allow users who have another CP'M machine to transfer files between say an Epson QX10 and a CPC464. It is possible to have the 5 1/4 inch drive as drive A by using the Screens interface. This does not support Amsdos but will run all CP/M programs. The device will cost £300. Amstrad User will test the device as soon as we can. You can contact Screens on 09274 20****. Amstrad Computer User | 
