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Amstrad PC2286
ManufacturerAmstrad
TypePersonal computer
Release date1989
Introductory price£999
Media5.25 inch or 3.5 inch FDD
Operating systemMS-DOS 4.01, Windows 2.1 and GW-BASIC
CPUIntel 80286 CPU @ 12.5 MHz
Memory1 MB (expandable to 4 MB)
Storage40 MB HDD;
Display12" and 14" monitors
GraphicsVGA
InputSerial, parallel, mouse
PredecessorPC1512/1640

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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Amstrad PC2286 - Lo-tech Wiki". www.lo-tech.co.uk.
  2. ^ "Amstrad PC2286". www.museo8bits.es.
  3. ^ "Retro Heaven: Amstrad - PC2286".
  4. ^ "Amstrad PC2286 -". September 1, 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-09-01.
  5. ^ "MO5.COM : Musée des Machines : Ordinateur : L' Amstrad PC2286". mo5.com.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Amstrad advert: Can your computer keep pace with the Amstrad PC2286". nosher.net.
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