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IBM Personal Computer

The IBM Personal Computer (model 5150), often referred to as the IBM PC, is the first microcomputer released in the IBM PC model line and the basis for the IBM PC compatible de facto standard. Released on August 12, 1981, it was created by a team of engineers and designers at International Business Machines (IBM), directed by William C. Lowe and Philip…

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Also known as
IBM PC
Connectivity
Serial port, parallel port
CPU
Intel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz
Developer
International Business Machines (IBM)
Dimensions
Approximately 20.25 in × 16.5 in × 5.5 in (51.4 cm × 41.9 cm × 14.0 cm) (width × depth × height)
Discontinued
April 2, 1987; 39 years ago (1987-04-02)

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IBM Personal Computer

Nodes128
Edges127
Triples30
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.015625
Components1

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IBM Personal Computer

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Operating system · 3
IBM Personal Computer → CP/M-86, IBM BASIC / PC DOS 1.0, UCSD p-System
Successor · 2
IBM Personal Computer → IBM Personal Computer XT (next model), IBM PS/2 (next generation)
Also known as · 1
IBM Personal Computer → IBM PC
Connectivity · 1
IBM Personal Computer → Serial port, parallel port
CPU · 1
IBM Personal Computer → Intel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz
Developer · 1
IBM Personal Computer → International Business Machines (IBM)
Dimensions · 1
IBM Personal Computer → Approximately 20.25 in × 16.5 in × 5.5 in (51.4 cm × 41.9 cm × 14.0 cm) (width × depth × height)
Discontinued · 1
IBM Personal Computer → April 2, 1987; 39 years ago (1987-04-02)
Display · 1
IBM Personal Computer → IBM 5151 Monochrome Display, IBM 5153 Color Display
Generation · 1
IBM Personal Computer → First generation

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IBM Personal ComputerAlso known asIBM PC1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerConnectivitySerial port, parallel port1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerCPUIntel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerDeveloperInternational Business Machines (IBM)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerDimensionsApproximately 20.25 in × 16.5 in × 5.5 in (51.4 cm × 41.9 cm × 14.0 cm) (width × depth × height)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerDiscontinuedApril 2, 1987; 39 years ago (1987-04-02)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerDisplayIBM 5151 Monochrome Display, IBM 5153 Color Display1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerGenerationFirst generation1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerGraphicsMDA, CGA1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerInputXT-Keyboard1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerIntroductory priceUS$1,565 (equivalent to $5,540 in 2025)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerLifespan1981–19871.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerMade inUSA1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerManufacturerIBM1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerMemory16 KB – 256 KB (motherboard) (DRAM)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerModel NumberIBM 51501.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerOperating systemIBM BASIC / PC DOS 1.01.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerOperating systemCP/M-861.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerOperating systemUCSD p-System1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerPower120/240 V AC ～1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerPredecessorIBM System/23 Datamaster1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerProduct familyIBM PC1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerRelatedList of IBM Personal Computer models1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerReleasedAugust 12, 1981; 45 years ago (1981-08-12)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerRemovable storage5.25" Floppy drives (160 KB or 320 KB), Cassette1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerSoundPC speaker 1-channel square-wave/1-bit digital (PWM-capable)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerSuccessorIBM Personal Computer XT (next model)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerSuccessorIBM PS/2 (next generation)1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerTypePersonal computer1.00infobox
IBM Personal ComputerWeight24–30 lb (11–14 kg)1.00infobox

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