operating system for the Model II from third parties such as Pickles & Trout; unlike the Model I/III, the Model II's memory map is compatible with standard CP/M. Three internal expansion slots can be used for add-on cards, such as additional serial ports and bitmap graphics.

The floppy drive included with the Model II is a Shugart SA-800 full-height, single-sided 8" drive; like most such drives, it spins continuously whether the disk was being accessed or not and the motor is powered directly off