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{{sub-stub}}The '''PC-9821''' is the first computer in the [[PC-9821 series]].
 
{{sub-stub}}The '''PC-9821''' is the first computer in the [[PC-9821 series]].
  
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The two variants of the original PC-9821 were marketed under the collective name of '''98 Multi''', with subsequent models also receving similar group names.
  
 
==Hardware==
 
==Hardware==
 
A stock PC-9821 builds on ideas seen in the [[PC-9800 series]], or more specifically ideas in use in late 1992, primarily the 80386 variants which prior to the PC-9821's introduction, stood as NEC's high-end consumer computers. At this point it becomes difficult to define "standards" for NEC computers as much of the components were interchangable, though most PC-9821 software was designed with this setup in mind - the inclusion of two 3½-inch floppy disk drives and a CD-ROM drive (features subsequently removed or replaced in future "budget" models).
 
A stock PC-9821 builds on ideas seen in the [[PC-9800 series]], or more specifically ideas in use in late 1992, primarily the 80386 variants which prior to the PC-9821's introduction, stood as NEC's high-end consumer computers. At this point it becomes difficult to define "standards" for NEC computers as much of the components were interchangable, though most PC-9821 software was designed with this setup in mind - the inclusion of two 3½-inch floppy disk drives and a CD-ROM drive (features subsequently removed or replaced in future "budget" models).
  
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The PC-9821's defining feature is its graphics; the PC-9821 features a 600x480 (or 600x400) screen with 256 colors, something the PC-9801 models can't do. The the exception is the [[PC-98GS]], which is the predecessor the '''98 Multi''' line.
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Two variants of the original PC-9821 were released concurrently, the S1 and S2, the latter of which which adds a 40MB harddrive.
 
Two variants of the original PC-9821 were released concurrently, the S1 and S2, the latter of which which adds a 40MB harddrive.
  
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===Technical Specifications===
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===Technical specifications===
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====PC-9821 model S1====
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| cpu=[[80386SX]]
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| cpuclock=20MHz
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| gpu=2x [[µPD7220]]
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| graphics=egc
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| display=15-inch color CRT
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| ram=1664KB
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| tvram=12KB
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| gvram=512KB
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| rom=96KB
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| diskdrivecount=2
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| diskdrivedimensions=3.5
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| diskdrivedensity=2hd
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| 2hddiskformat=1MB
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| diskdrivenote=Can also read 2DD disks.
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| cdd=1x Built in
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| sound=PCM, FM
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| bus=2 slots
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====PC-9821 model S2====
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{{SystemSpecs
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| cpu=[[80386SX]]
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| cpuclock=20MHz
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| gpu=2x [[µPD7220]]
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| graphics=egc
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| display=15-inch color CRT
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| ram=3712KB
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| tvram=12KB
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| gvram=512KB
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| rom=96KB
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| hdd=40MB
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| diskdrivecount=2
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| diskdrivedimensions=3.5
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| diskdrivedensity=2hd
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| 2hddiskformat=1MB
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| diskdrivenote=Can also read 2DD disks.
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| cdd=1x Built in
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| sound=PCM, FM
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| bus=2 slots
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==References==
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==Footnotes==
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{{Footnotes}}
  
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PC-9821
Manufacturer: NEC
Release Date RRP Code
PC-9821
JP
(S1) 		¥318,000318,000
PC-9821
JP
(S2) 		¥438,000438,000

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The PC-9821 is the first computer in the PC-9821 series.

The two variants of the original PC-9821 were marketed under the collective name of 98 Multi, with subsequent models also receving similar group names.

Hardware

A stock PC-9821 builds on ideas seen in the PC-9800 series, or more specifically ideas in use in late 1992, primarily the 80386 variants which prior to the PC-9821's introduction, stood as NEC's high-end consumer computers. At this point it becomes difficult to define "standards" for NEC computers as much of the components were interchangable, though most PC-9821 software was designed with this setup in mind - the inclusion of two 3½-inch floppy disk drives and a CD-ROM drive (features subsequently removed or replaced in future "budget" models).

The PC-9821's defining feature is its graphics; the PC-9821 features a 600x480 (or 600x400) screen with 256 colors, something the PC-9801 models can't do. The the exception is the PC-98GS, which is the predecessor the 98 Multi line.

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Two variants of the original PC-9821 were released concurrently, the S1 and S2, the latter of which which adds a 40MB harddrive.

Technical specifications

PC-9821 model S1

  • Main processor: 80386SX clocked at 20MHz
  • Graphics processor: 2x µPD7220
  • Graphics: Enhanced Graphic Charger (EGC)
  • Display: 15-inch color CRT
  • RAM: 1664KB
  • Text VRAM: 12KB
  • Graphics VRAM: 512KB
  • ROM: 96KB
  • Floppy Disk drive(s): 2× 3½-inch 2HD (1MB formatted)[fn 1]
  • Sound: PCM, FM
  • General Expansion Slot(s): 2 slots
  • CD-ROM drive(s): 1x Built in

PC-9821 model S2

  • Main processor: 80386SX clocked at 20MHz
  • Graphics processor: 2x µPD7220
  • Graphics: Enhanced Graphic Charger (EGC)
  • Display: 15-inch color CRT
  • RAM: 3712KB
  • Text VRAM: 12KB
  • Graphics VRAM: 512KB
  • ROM: 96KB
  • Hard Disk drive(s): 40MB
  • Floppy Disk drive(s): 2× 3½-inch 2HD (1MB formatted)[fn 1]
  • Sound: PCM, FM
  • General Expansion Slot(s): 2 slots
  • CD-ROM drive(s): 1x Built in

References


Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Can also read 2DD disks.


PC-9821 series hardware
PC-9821 series Desktop hardware
98 MULTi: PC-9821 (1992) | Ce | Ce2 | Cs2 (1993-1994)

98 MULTi CanBe: Cb | Cb2 | Cb3 | Cb10 | Ce | Cb10 | Cf | Ct16 | Ct20 | Cu10 | Cu13(T) | Cu16 | Cx | Cx2 | Cx3 | Cx13 (1994-1997)
98 MATE: Ae | Af | An | Ap | Ap2 | Ap3 | As | As2 | As3 | Be | Bf | Bp | Bs | Be (1993-1994)
98 MATE X: Xa | Xa7 | Xa7e | Xa9 | Xa10 | Xa12 | Xa13 | Xa16 | Xa20 | Xa200 | Xb10 | Xc13 | Xc16 | Xc200 | Xe | Xe10 | Xf | Xn | Xp | Xs | Xt | Xt13 | Xt16 | Xv13 | Xv20 (1994-1998)
98 MATE R: Ra18 | Ra20 | Ra266 | Ra300 | Ra333 | Ra40 | Ra43 | RaII23 | RvII23 | Rv20 (1996-2000)
98 MATE Server: Rs20 | RsII26 (1996-1997)
98 Pro: St15 | St16 (1995-1996)
98 FiNE: Es (1994)
ValueStar: V7 | V10 | V12 | V13 | V16 | V20 | V166 | V200 | V233(1995-1997)
Cereb: C166 | C200 | C233 (1997)

PC-9821 series Laptop hardware
PC-9821 Ts (1993)

CanBe Jam: Cr13 (1996)
98 FINE: F166 | F200 (1997)

PC-9821 series Notebook hardware
98 Note: Ne | Np | Ns | Nd | Ne2 | Nf | Nm | Nd2 | Ne3 | Na7(1993-1995)

98 Note Lavie: Nd2 | Ne3 | Na7 | Na9 | Na12 | Nb7 | Na13 | Na13 | Nb10 | Nb10 | Na15 | Nr12 | Nr13 | Nr15 | Nr150 | Nr166 | Nw133 | Nw150 | Nr150 | Nr233 | Nr266 | Nr300 (1995-2000)
98 Note Light: Ld | Lt | Lt | Lt2 (1994-1995)
98 Note Aile: La7 | La10 | Ls12 | Ls150 | La13 | Ls13 (1996-1997)

PC-9821 series Peripherals
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