IBM PC 5150
RH-5711
The original IBM PC, and the machine whose architecture the industry still runs on. IBM built it in a year from bought-in parts and published the technical reference, including the BIOS listing — which let Compaq and everyone after it build compatibles and took the standard out of IBM's hands. Cassette port, five slots, and a keyboard that outlasts everything. The foundation of the whole platform.
History
- 2026-10-15
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year: (empty) → 1984 condition: (empty) → Working CPU family: (empty) → 8088-class Form factor: (empty) → XT Onboard RAM: (empty) → 256 KiB Slots: (empty) → 5× 8-bit ISA Ports: (empty) → DIN keyboard
- 2026-10-15
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added 2 photos
- 2026-10-15
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detached from computer RH-ZN79