| PS/2 type:8555 - 01 |
Excerpt from the original announcement letter; The Model 55 SX enhances the Personal System/2 family of systems by offering 32-bit microprocessor compatibility at a price range previously occupied by 16-bit 80286 systems. The desktop system is highlighted by the Micro Channel(TM) Architecture with a 16 MHz 80386SX 32-bit microprocessor, high density memory technology and a wide range of integrated features. With the capability of supporting up to 16MB of high speed real memory, 30MB or 60MB of disk storage, advanced graphics and an optional 80387SX Math Co-Processor, this system provides significant performance improvements for 80286 users. (www.can.ibm.com/helpware/8555.html) |
| Manufacturer | IBM | Name | PS/2 type:8555 |
| Type | PC | Origine | USA |
| Introduction Date | May, 1989 (55 SX), October, 1990 (55 LS) | End of production | ??? |
| Built in Language | - | Keyboard | 101 key enhanced |
| CPU | Intel 80386sx (32 bit) | Speed | 16 Mhz, 0-2 wait states |
| Coprocessor | socket for optional i80387 math coprocessor | Amount of Ram | Min/Max on system board: 1/4MB (16MB max. using adapter cards) |
| Vram | ??? | Rom | 128kb |
| Text Modes | - | Graphic Modes | VGA : 320x200, 256 colours / 640x480, 16 colours |
| Colors | 256 | Sound | ??? |
| Size / Weight | (HxWxD): (102 x 406 x 397mm), 8.65 kg (19 lbs) | Built in Media | 3.5" 1.44 Mb disk drive, 30 or 60 Mb harddisk |
| I/O Ports | PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial, parallel, VGA | OS | IBM PC DOS Versions 3.30 or higher |
| Power Supply | Internal, 90w, 110-220VAC | Introduction Price | $5545.00 (8555-031) |
| Sold | ??? | Serial Number | ??? |
| Other Extras | None | Bought Where | Wuustwezel |
| Bought When | September 7, 2002 | Condition | Unknown |
| Price Paid | 2.5€ | Specs of my Model | ??? |
| Setup Today | ??? |
PS/2 type-8555 - 01 Bought via auction site for 2.5€ on 07/09/2002 (Wuustwezel) Collected it on 05/10/2002 I bought lots of stuff (again) from this guy: Zx-Spectrum Boxed (12.5€) Zx-Spectrum+ (30€) MS-Dos 5.0 (2.75€) Sinclair Manual (2.50€) ZX Spectrum Machiene Code (book) (1.5€) ZX Spectrum Praktische Tips (book) (1.5€) Handboek CPM (book) (1.5€) ZX Spectrum 49 Games (book) (1.5€) Word Writer (Software for C64) (2€) Amiga Supdradrive Handboek (manual) (0.5€) Commodore C128 (manual) (0.5€) Amiga 1000 with keyboard and external Disk Drive (25€) IBM PS/2 Model 70 386 - type 8570 (2.5€) IBM PS/2 Model 50 - type 8550 (2.5€) IBM PS/2 Model 55 sx - type 8555 (2.5€) IBM External 5.25" Disk Drive (10€) Philips P3202 (Gift) Philips ??? Color Monitor (Gift) Laser ??? Color Monitor (Gift) HP Vectra ES/12 (Gift) Compaq Prolinea (Stripped) (Gift) Photo Camera ??? (Gift) The same day I collected a Tandy 1000 TL/2 (Boom) with a philips ??? monitor which I bought on ?Ebay? (??/??/??) and paid ???€ for it. |