Amstrad PC2286

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

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 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

• 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]