Amstrad · 1986
Amstrad PC1512
Put an IBM-compatible PC in European homes for the price of a home computer.
Then vs now
| Maker | Amstrad |
|---|---|
| Released | 1986 |
| Processor | Intel 8086, 8 MHz |
| Memory | 512 KB |
| Storage | 5.25" floppy |
| Launch price | £399 |
| Big in | UK, Spain, Germany, Europe |
Launch price is for the base model in its home market and is approximate. US prices adjusted with the US Consumer Price Index (BLS).
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When did the Amstrad PC1512 come out?
The Amstrad PC1512 was released in 1986 by Amstrad.
How much did the Amstrad PC1512 cost when it was new?
About £399 for the base model at launch.
How much memory and speed did the Amstrad PC1512 have?
512 KB of memory and a Intel 8086 processor at 8 MHz. A typical 2025 flagship phone has about 16,384 times more memory.
How many people had the Amstrad PC1512 as their first computer?
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Where was the Amstrad PC1512 popular?
It was especially popular in UK, Spain, Germany, Europe.
Can you still buy the Amstrad PC1512?
Only second-hand. Working units turn up on eBay and at retro computing fairs; boxed, tested machines cost the most. Check sold listings rather than asking prices to judge what one is worth.