Dragon Data · 1982

Dragon 32

Built in Wales and close cousin of the Tandy CoCo.

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Then vs now

Memory32 KBA 2025 phone has about 262,144× more
Clock speed0.89 MHzA phone core ticks about 3,371× faster
Launch price£199.5Base model at launch
MakerDragon Data
Released1982
ProcessorMotorola 6809E, 0.89 MHz
Memory32 KB
StorageCassette
Launch price£199.5
Big inUK (made in Wales)

Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).

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Questions and answers

When did the Dragon 32 come out?

The Dragon 32 was released in 1982 by Dragon Data.

How much did the Dragon 32 cost when it was new?

About £199.5 for the base model at launch.

How much memory and speed did the Dragon 32 have?

32 KB of memory and a Motorola 6809E processor at 0.89 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 262,144 times more memory.

How many people had the Dragon 32 as their first computer?

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Where was the Dragon 32 popular?

It was especially popular in UK (made in Wales).

Can you still buy the Dragon 32?

Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.

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