COMPAQ Deskpro 286 Computer Model 2550
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Description
Circa 1985
A powerful, business-oriented desktop personal computer and one of the first highly successful IBM PC/AT clones. This example is equipped with both a 3.5-inch and a 5.25-inch floppy disk drive.
Use Case:
Primarily targeted at the business market, intended as a high-performance office computer. It was built for power users performing complex business applications, engineering tasks, and scientific calculations. Its capabilities made it suitable for several advanced applications of the era:
- Networking: It was often used as a powerful, high-performance network file server due to its speed and memory-handling abilities.
- Multitasking: With an 80286 processor capable of running in "protected mode," it offered enhanced capabilities for multitasking operating systems like Microsoft Xenix or early versions of Windows and OS/2.
- Productivity: It ran all popular software written for the IBM PC and PC/AT under MS-DOS Version 3 and later operating systems.
Compatible Accessories Available Separately:
- Keyboards
- Mice
- Monitors
- Printers
- Cables
- 3.5-Inch and 5.25-Inch Floppy Disks
(H-16cm x W-50.5cm x D-42cm)