IBM PS/2 8530-002
April 2, 1987, IBM introduces the IBM Personal System/2 (PS/2) line, The PS/2 Model 30 uses a 8-MHz 8086.
Also IBM unveils its Multicolor Graphics Array (MCGA) on its PS/2 Model 30. The MCGA is limited to 64K of memory, limiting 640x480 resolution to just 2 colors, but still allowing 320x200 in 256 colors.
List price: $2,595.00 (8530-002), $3,495.00 (8530-021)
- Model 8530
- SN; NA
- Intel 8086 (16 bit)
- Clock speed: 8 Mhz, zero wait states
- Socket for optional i8087 math coprocessor
- Type of BUS: 8-bit
- Total number of expansion slots: 3
- 2; 3.5 inch (720KB) diskette drives
- PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse, serial, parallel, video
- RAM; 640kb
- RAM: DRAM (MMK) 100-150ns w. parity.
- ROM: 40 or 64kb w. MS BASIC-80
- Hard disk Size: 3.5 inch half-height Capacity: Optional 20MB 80ms or 20MB 38ms
- Power supply: 70w with internal sensing, for worldwide usage.
- Weight: 8 kg (17.5 lbs)
- Dimensions (HxWxD): (102 x 406 x 397mm)