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Personal computer launched in 1989

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

The 2000 series consisted of three models: 2086 (8086), 2286 (80286) and 2386 (80386DX). 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, 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.

Specifications

Processor: 16-bit Intel 80286 CPU @ 12.5 MHz
Memory: 1 MB/4 MB RAM
Hard Disk: 40 MB
Graphics: VGA adaptor supporting MDA, CGA, Hercules, EGA, MCGA and EVGA
I/O: Serial, parallel, 5.25 inch or 3.5 inch FDD, mouse
Operating system: MS-DOS 4.01, Microsoft Windows 2.1 and Microsoft GW-BASIC

References

^ "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.
^ "Amstrad advert: Can your computer keep pace with the Amstrad PC2286". nosher.net.

External links

Amstrad PC2286 on RetrOldies Vlog

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