IBM Model 4860 PCjr personal computer

Made:
1978-1988 in United States
maker:
IBM
IBM Model 4860 PCjr personal computer

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Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 Pc Jnr, c1983.

Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 PC Jnr, c. 1983. IBM introduced the first personal computer, the PC, in 1981. This machine, the PCjr was the company's attempt at producing an affordable version aimed at the ordinary consumer. Unfortunately the PCjr was not a success. It was more expensive than the Apple II and the Commodore 64, its rivals in the home computer market, and was somewhat limited compared to the PC. As a result sales were poor, and IBM stopped producing the PCjr in 1985.

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Category:
Computing & Data Processing
Object Number:
1997-2104
Materials:
plastic, metal, electronic components, composite cicuit boards
Measurements:
410 x 380 x 390 mm
type:
personal computers
credit:
Microsoft Museum

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IBM Model 4860 PCjr personal computer

IBM Model 4860 PCjr personal computer

Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 Pc Jnr, c1983.

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Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 PC Jnr, c. 1983. IBM introduced the first personal computer, the PC, in 1981. This machine, the PCjr was the company's attempt at producing an affordable version aimed at the ordinary consumer. Unfortunately the PCjr was not a success. It was more expensive than the Apple II and the Commodore 64, its rivals in the home computer market, and was somewhat limited compared to the PC. As a result sales were poor, and IBM stopped producing the PCjr in 1985.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , electronic components and composite
Object Number:
1997-2104/1
type:
personal computers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
IBM Graphics Printer

IBM Graphics Printer

Graphics printer, from personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 Pc Jnr, c1983.

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Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 PC Jnr, c. 1983. IBM introduced the first personal computer, the PC, in 1981. This machine, the PCjr was the company's attempt at producing an affordable version aimed at the ordinary consumer. Unfortunately the PCjr was not a success. It was more expensive than the Apple II and the Commodore 64, its rivals in the home computer market, and was somewhat limited compared to the PC. As a result sales were poor, and IBM stopped producing the PCjr in 1985.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , electronic components and composite
Object Number:
1997-2104/2
type:
printer
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
IBM PCjr personal computer monitor

IBM PCjr personal computer monitor

Monitor, from personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 Pc Jnr, c1983.

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Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 PC Jnr, c. 1983. IBM introduced the first personal computer, the PC, in 1981. This machine, the PCjr was the company's attempt at producing an affordable version aimed at the ordinary consumer. Unfortunately the PCjr was not a success. It was more expensive than the Apple II and the Commodore 64, its rivals in the home computer market, and was somewhat limited compared to the PC. As a result sales were poor, and IBM stopped producing the PCjr in 1985.

Measurements:
overall: 11.85 kg
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , electronic components and composite
Object Number:
1997-2104/3
type:
monitor
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
IBM PCjr personal computer keyboard

IBM PCjr personal computer keyboard

Keyboard, from personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 Pc Jnr, c1983.

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Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 PC Jnr, c. 1983. IBM introduced the first personal computer, the PC, in 1981. This machine, the PCjr was the company's attempt at producing an affordable version aimed at the ordinary consumer. Unfortunately the PCjr was not a success. It was more expensive than the Apple II and the Commodore 64, its rivals in the home computer market, and was somewhat limited compared to the PC. As a result sales were poor, and IBM stopped producing the PCjr in 1985.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , electronic components and composite
Object Number:
1997-2104/4
type:
keyboard
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Power supply from IBM PCjr personal computer

Power supply from IBM PCjr personal computer

Power supply, from personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 Pc Jnr, c1983.

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Personal computer by IBM, Model 4860 PC Jnr, c. 1983. IBM introduced the first personal computer, the PC, in 1981. This machine, the PCjr was the company's attempt at producing an affordable version aimed at the ordinary consumer. Unfortunately the PCjr was not a success. It was more expensive than the Apple II and the Commodore 64, its rivals in the home computer market, and was somewhat limited compared to the PC. As a result sales were poor, and IBM stopped producing the PCjr in 1985.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , electronic components and composite
Object Number:
1997-2104/5
type:
power supply
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum