From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia IBM Aptiva
IBM Aptiva
Aptiva computers were typically sold as a bundle
which included monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse.
First generation models came with IBM PC DOS 6.3 and
Windows 3.1. Pentium generation Aptivas came with
Windows95 and OS/2 ’select-a-system’ (PC DOS
7/Windows 3.1 and OS/2 Warp) on selected models.
Sound and modem functionality was provided on
M,A,C and S models by an IBM Mwave adapter. The
Mwave adaptor had multiple compatibility and perfor-
mance issues and was eventually replaced by standard
modems and sound cards. IBM settled a lawsuit for
Mwave owners by refunding Aptiva Mwave owners a
small monetary fee so that those owners could purchase
industry standard devices.
The Aptiva never managed to recapture IBM’s early
1980s PC dominance from Compaq, Dell, or HP. Among
other things, IBM’s development and marketing of Lotus
SmartSuite placed it in direct competition with Microsoft
Office. As a result, Microsoft "punished the IBM PC Com-
pany with higher prices, a late license for Windows 95,
and the withholding of technical and marketing sup-
port."[1]
IBM wasn’t granted OEM rights for Windows 95 until 15
minutes prior to the release of Windows 95, August 24,
1995. Because of this uncertainty, IBM machines were
sold without Windows 95, while Compaq, HP, and other
companies sold machines with Windows 95 from day one.
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Aptiva models
To understand which ’series’ a Pentium-based Aptiva be-
longs to look at the first letter of the 3 character model
number (so a 2168-M40 is a M Series). The word in quotes
An IBM Aptiva tower unit from 1995 or 1996. Pressing the blue
button caused the upper panel to slide down and reveal the re- relates to the internal development name for the com-
movable disk drives. puter.
• A Series Followed the M series Aptiva. Also used
The IBM Aptiva personal computer was introduced Mwave adaptor and Windows 95.
in September 1994 as the replacement for the IBM PS/1. • C Series "Courageous" There were two model types
The first Aptiva models were based on the Intel 80486 and followed A series Aptiva.
CPU with later models using the Pentium and AMD CPUs. • E Series
All systems were developed in-house except for the later • L Series
E series which was developed by Acer. The last system • M Series "Magic" First Aptiva series preloaded with
was withdrawn in May 2001 without direct replacement Windows 95. Also used Mwave adaptor
when IBM decided to get out of the home market. Cus- • S Series "Stealth" This model appeared during the C
tomers were directed to the IBM NetVista, which was series introduction and used Mwave also.
more targeted to business desktops. All Aptiva models Aptiva machine types
included a modem and a standby/hibernation feature • 2134, 2136, 2137, 2138
called "Rapid Resume". • 2140, 2142, 2144
• 2153, 2158, 2159
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia IBM Aptiva
Preceded by IBM Personal Computers
IBM PS/1
• 2161, 2162, 2163, 2164, 2168, site included a user chat group on Friday nights to help
• 2170, 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2176, 2178 each other with PC issues. The site was removed when
• 2193, 2194, 2196, 2197, 2198 AOL disabled web hosting, but some pages still remain on
• 2255 ptd.net (http://home.ptd.net/~don5408/case/). The site
• 2270, 2274 ran 4/4/1997 - 10/31/2008, bring in just under a million
• 6832 website hits on the home page.
• 6864
The first generation of Aptivas used the 2144 desktop and
2168 tower unit form factors. The 2159 "stealth" series
See also
was a unique all black design that had the monitor rest- • IBM PS/1
ing on a metal stand with a ’console’ located underneath • IBM NetVista
which contained the floppy and CD drive. The console
connected to the main unit via a 6 foot cable. Later in the
production life, all Aptivas used tower unit form factors.
References
Originally the 2144 and 2168 machine types referred to [1] "Full text of Judge Jackson’s findings of fact". CNet.
the amount of open slots and drive bays. Later machine http://news.com.com/
type numbers did not have the same nomenclature. Full+text+of+Judge+Jacksons+findings+of+fact+-
+page+23/2009-1001_3-232571-23.html. , Sec. 116.
January 2007
User Groups [2] "Full text of Judge Jackson’s findings of fact". CNet.
Quite a few Aptiva user and fan groups emerged. One of http://news.com.com/
the most notable and tenured was run by Don Schnei- Full+text+of+Judge+Jacksons+findings+of+fact+-
der aka - Don5408’s Aptiva help. DON5408’s. Unofficial +page+25/
Aptiva Support Site had many resources such as how to 2009-1001_3-232571-25.html?tag=st.next. , Sec. 125.
open the computer case (1), drivers, upgrade tips. The January 2007
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