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KoalaPad
1980s computer graphics tablet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The KoalaPad is a graphics tablet, released in 1983 by US company Koala Technologies Corporation, for the Apple II, TRS-80 Color Computer (as the TRS-80 Touch Pad), Atari 8-bit computers, Commodore 64, and IBM PC compatibles.[1]
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![]() KoalaPad | |
Developer | Koala Technologies Corporation |
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Type | Graphics tablet |
Release date | 1983 |
Input | drawing stylus, finger |
Dimensions | 6 x 8 x 1 inches |
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Originally designed by Dr. David Thornburg as a low-cost computer drawing tool for schools, the Koala Pad and the bundled drawing program, KoalaPainter, was popular with home users as well. KoalaPainter was called KoalaPaint in some versions for the Apple II, and PC Design for the IBM PC. A program called Graphics Exhibitor was included for creating slideshow presentations from KoalaPainter drawings.