Olivetti Prodest PC1
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Personal computer, 1988, Olivetti. The Prodest PC1 was the third and last product of the Olivetti Prodest brand, an IBM compatible with a low price intended for home and school use. The keyboard is integrated in the case, the processor is an NEC V40 at 8 MHz with 512 KB of RAM, and a 3.5" drive with MS-DOS 3.2 is built in; two joystick ports and an audio output made it suitable for games. Expansion cards could be added through an external box. This is the basic configuration with one floppy drive.
| Years | 1988 to 1990 |
|---|---|
| Processor | NEC V40 at 8 MHz |
| RAM | 512 KB, expandable to 640 KB |
| Graphics | CGA compatible |
| Storage | 1 x 3.5" floppy drive of 720 KB |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.2 with GW-BASIC |
| Ports | RS-232, parallel, 2 joystick, external bus, monitor, audio |
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