Amstrad PC2286

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