Packard Bell Corner PC
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| Manufacturer | Packard Bell |
|---|---|
| Type | Home Computer |
| Release date | 1995 |
| Introductory price | US$1,299 (equivalent to $2,681 in 2024) (without monitor) |
| Discontinued | 1997 |
| Operating system | Windows 95 |
| CPU | Intel Pentium 75 MHz |
| Memory | 8MB RAM |
| Storage | 820MB |
| Display | Cathode ray tube Monitor/TV |
| Graphics | S3 Trio64 |
| Sound | Aztech Sound Galaxy |
Packard Bell Corner PC was the popular name given to the models in the Executive Multi-Media range manufactured by Packard Bell in the mid-1990s, with a distinctive casing designed by the consultancy firm Frog Design to be placed in a corner.[1][2][3] This breaks with the usual trend of rectangular beige towers.[4]
They were originally marketed together with an infrared remote control so that they could be used as a multimedia centre.[5][6]
However, despite the distinctive design of its casing, some critics focused on the fact that the cables and slots were located at the rear, preventing it from being placed perfectly in a corner, as it was necessary to leave a space or the position of the floppy drive and CD reader on the sides, preventing front use.[7][8][9][10]
The pre-installed software included Windows 95 as the operating system,[11] along with Packard Bell Navigator, a programme manager that sought to compete with Microsoft Bob.[12][13]
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Bibliography
[edit | edit source]- Windows Panoráma, 1997 Computer Panoráma Kiadói Kft Internet Archive
- Power Unlimited - Jaargang 3, 1995, VNU Media Internet Archive
- "Packard Bell introduces PC with remote control function", page 44, July 11, 1995, Tampa Bay Times tampabay.newspapers
- Packard Bell PCs Add Another Remote to Pile, page 133, , July 11, 1995, The Los Angeles Times latimes.newspapers
External links
[edit | edit source]- Packard Bell Corner Computer: One of 1995's Strangest PCs (YouTube)
- Desktop Models Worth Seeking (Packardbell Store)
- YOU'D BETTER WATCH OUT (The Washington Post)
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