PC2286

Amstrad PC2286

Amstrad PC2286

Personal computer launched in 1989

The Amstrad PC2286 was launched 1989.[1][2] The 2000 series launched as a professional follow on to the PC1512/1640.

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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

References

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    "Amstrad PC2286 - Lo-tech Wiki". www.lo-tech.co.uk.
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    "Amstrad PC2286". www.museo8bits.es.
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    "Retro Heaven: Amstrad - PC2286".
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    "Amstrad PC2286 -". September 1, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-09-01.
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    "MO5.COM : Musée des Machines : Ordinateur : L' Amstrad PC2286". mo5.com.
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    "Amstrad advert: Can your computer keep pace with the Amstrad PC2286". nosher.net.


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