Ref: reference image, not this unitOlivetti BA121
- CPU family
- 8088-class
- Form factor
- proprietary
- Slots
- 8-bit ISA
- BIOS
- Olivetti M24 1.43
- Ports
- Floppy, Serial, Parallel
Olivetti Personal Computer M21
RH-0259
The Olivetti M21 is a distinctive luggable computer introduced in 1984, combining IBM PC compatibility with Olivetti’s renowned industrial design. Built around an Intel 8086 processor, it featured an integrated amber monochrome display, detachable keyboard and dual 5.25-inch floppy drives, making it portable for business users of the era. Although heavier than modern laptops, the M21 offered transportable computing without sacrificing expandability, earning a place as one of Europe’s most recognisable early portable PCs.
Details
- Manufacturer
- Olivetti
- Model
- Personal Computer M21
- Year
- 1984
- Form factor
- proprietary
- Chassis
- luggable
- CPU
- Intel 8086
- Installed RAM
- 640 KiB
- Drives
- 2× 5.25" 360K floppy
- OS
- MS DOS 5.0
- Condition
- Working
- Source
- eBay order no. 23-14854-87662
- Acquired
- 2026-07-15
Machine
- Catalogue model
- M21 — Olivetti, 1984
Motherboard
Ref: reference image, not this unitParts
Ref: reference image, not this unitOlivetti GO380
- Chip
- Motorola 6845
- Interface
- ISA
- Connector
- proprietary
- Memory
- 64 KiB
Ref: reference image, not this unitFreddyV PicoMEM 1
- Chip
- RP2040
- Interface
- ISA