Difference between revisions of "PS/2 model 50"
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| − | This was an [[i286]] computer....  A desktop model with [[MCA]] slots, unlike the [[PS/2 model 30]] with it's [[ISA]] slots.  I want to say it shipped at 10Mhz, and most likely cost way too much... It was also known as the 8580.  | + | This was an [[i286]] computer....  A desktop model with [[MCA]] slots, unlike the [[PS/2 model 30]] with it's [[ISA]] slots.  I want to say it shipped at 10Mhz, and most likely cost way too much... Because the 30's slots were vertical, it had a smaller form factor then the 50's horizontal MCA slots.  | 
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Revision as of 16:24, 9 August 2010
| IBM PS/2 model 50 | |
 ![]() An IBM PS/2 model 50  | |
| Manufacturer: | IBM | 
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| Year Introduced: | 1987 | 
| Word Size: | 16 bit | 
This was an i286 computer.... A desktop model with MCA slots, unlike the PS/2 model 30 with it's ISA slots. I want to say it shipped at 10Mhz, and most likely cost way too much... Because the 30's slots were vertical, it had a smaller form factor then the 50's horizontal MCA slots.
It was also known as the 8580.
