PC1512

The Amstrad PC1512 was Amstrad's mostly IBM PC-compatible computer system, first manufactured in 1986. Next year a slight updated version named PC1640 was introduced. It was also marketed as PC6400, and Sinclair PC500. Schneider branded machines for the German market also exists.

Amstrad PC1512
Amstrad PC-1512 at National Museum of Computing, Bletchley Park, UK
Also known asSchneider PC1512, PC1640, PC6400, Sinclair PC500
ManufacturerAmstrad
TypePersonal computer
Release date1986
Introductory price£499
Operating systemMS-DOS 3.2 and DOS Plus
CPUIntel 8086 @ 8 MHz
Memory512 KB (expandable to 640 KB)
Storage10 or 20 MB HDD (optional)
Removable storage5¼-inch floppy disks
DisplayBW or color monitor; 640×200 with 16 colors
GraphicsCGA compatible
SoundPC speaker
InputKeyboard, Joystick, Amstrad mouse, light pen
ConnectivityRS232, parallel port
Dimensions372 × 284 × 135
Mass6.05 kg / 7.75 kg
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