Based on this the Thomson TO16 prototype (codename Théodore) was built around a Motorola 68000 processor with an Intel 82716 graphics chipset.
Work on the prototype was carried on between 1985 and 1988, with five machines built.
[6][7] This concept was abandoned in favor of a PC compatible architecture, with the TO16 model designation being kept.
[4][9] The CPU is an Intel 8088 capable of running at 9.54Mhz on turbo mode with 512KB of RAM and a CGA graphic card with expanded abilities.
[1] The original TO16 model was expanded into four variations by adding extra hardware, such as a modem or hard drive.