The Amstrad PC2286 was launched 1989.[1][2] The 2000 series launched as a professional follow on to the PC1512/1640.
| Manufacturer | Amstrad |
|---|---|
| Type | Personal computer |
| Release date | 1989 |
| Introductory price | £999 |
| Media | 5.25 inch or 3.5 inch FDD |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 4.01, Windows 2.1 and GW-BASIC |
| CPU | Intel 80286 CPU @ 12.5 MHz |
| Memory | 1 MB (expandable to 4 MB) |
| Storage | 40 MB HDD; |
| Display | 12" and 14" monitors |
| Graphics | VGA |
| Input | Serial, parallel, mouse |
| Predecessor | PC1512/1640 |
The 2000 series[1] consisted of three models: 2086 (8086), 2286 (80286) and 2386 (80386DX).[3] The series used a plastic case similar to 1512–1640, but this time the main computer unit had its own power supply unit built in. The machine's BIOS setting were battery-backed, using four AA batteries mounted on top of the base unit.
The 2286 came with 3.5" floppy drives as standard,[4] with side port enabling an external 5¼" disk drive to be connected. The package contained one of a range of monitors. Screen were 12" and 14" in VGA monochrome and colour.[5]
Specifications
edit- Processor: 16-bit Intel 80286 CPU @ 12.5 MHz[6]
- Memory: 1 MB/4 MB RAM[6]
- Hard Disk: 40 MB[6]
- Graphics: VGA adaptor[6] supporting MDA, CGA, Hercules, EGA, MCGA and EVGA
- I/O: Serial, parallel, 5.25 inch or 3.5 inch FDD,[6] mouse
- Operating system: MS-DOS 4.01,[6] Microsoft Windows 2.1 and Microsoft GW-BASIC[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Amstrad PC2286 - Lo-tech Wiki". www.lo-tech.co.uk.
- ^ "Amstrad PC2286". www.museo8bits.es.
- ^ "Retro Heaven: Amstrad - PC2286".
- ^ "Amstrad PC2286 -". September 1, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-09-01.
- ^ "MO5.COM : Musée des Machines : Ordinateur : L' Amstrad PC2286". mo5.com.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Amstrad advert: Can your computer keep pace with the Amstrad PC2286". nosher.net.
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