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Developer | Compaq |
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Type | Desktop computer |
Release date | 1984 |
Discontinued | 2002 |
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Successor | Compaq Evo |
The Compaq Deskpro is a line of business-oriented desktop computers manufactured by Compaq, then replaced by the Evo brand in 2001. [1] Models were produced containing microprocessors from the 8086 up to the x86-based Intel Pentium 4. [2]
The original Compaq Deskpro (released in 1984), available in several disk configurations, is an XT-class PC equipped with an 8 MHz 8086 CPU and Compaq's unique display hardware that combined Color Graphics Adapter graphics with high resolution Monochrome Display Adapter text. As a result, it was considerably faster than the original IBM PC, the XT and the AT, and had a much better quality text display compared to IBM PCs which were equipped with either the IBM Monochrome Display Adapter or Color Graphics Adapter cards. [1]
Its hardware and BIOS were claimed to be 100% compatible with the IBM PC, like the earlier Compaq Portable. This compatibility had given Compaq the lead over companies like Columbia Data Products, [3] [4] Dynalogic, [5] Eagle Computer [6] and Corona Data Systems. [7] The latter two companies were threatened by IBM for BIOS copyright infringement, and settled out of court, agreeing to re-implement their BIOS. [8] Compaq used a clean room design with a reverse-engineered BIOS, avoiding legal jeopardy. [9] [10] [11]
In 1985, Compaq released the Deskpro 286, their clone of the IBM PC/AT.
In September 1986, the Deskpro 386 was announced [12] after Intel released its 80386 microprocessor, beating IBM by seven months on their comparable 386 computer, thus making a name for themselves. [13] The IBM-made 386DX machine, the IBM PS/2 Model 80, reached the market almost a year later, [14] PC Tech Journal honored the Deskpro 386 with its 1986 Product of the Year award. [15] The Deskpro 386/25 was released in August, 1988 and cost $10,299. [16]
The form factor for the Compaq Deskpro is mostly the desktop model which lies upon a desk, with a monitor placed on top of it. Compaq has produced many tower upright models that have been highly successful in sales, and are usually convertible to a desktop form factor. An SFF ( small form factor) desktop version was also produced during the Deskpro's lifetime. The Deskpro was replaced by the Evo in 2001.
The many different models include the:
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Developer | Compaq |
---|---|
Type | Desktop computer |
Release date | 1984 |
Discontinued | 2002 |
CPU | |
Successor | Compaq Evo |
The Compaq Deskpro is a line of business-oriented desktop computers manufactured by Compaq, then replaced by the Evo brand in 2001. [1] Models were produced containing microprocessors from the 8086 up to the x86-based Intel Pentium 4. [2]
The original Compaq Deskpro (released in 1984), available in several disk configurations, is an XT-class PC equipped with an 8 MHz 8086 CPU and Compaq's unique display hardware that combined Color Graphics Adapter graphics with high resolution Monochrome Display Adapter text. As a result, it was considerably faster than the original IBM PC, the XT and the AT, and had a much better quality text display compared to IBM PCs which were equipped with either the IBM Monochrome Display Adapter or Color Graphics Adapter cards. [1]
Its hardware and BIOS were claimed to be 100% compatible with the IBM PC, like the earlier Compaq Portable. This compatibility had given Compaq the lead over companies like Columbia Data Products, [3] [4] Dynalogic, [5] Eagle Computer [6] and Corona Data Systems. [7] The latter two companies were threatened by IBM for BIOS copyright infringement, and settled out of court, agreeing to re-implement their BIOS. [8] Compaq used a clean room design with a reverse-engineered BIOS, avoiding legal jeopardy. [9] [10] [11]
In 1985, Compaq released the Deskpro 286, their clone of the IBM PC/AT.
In September 1986, the Deskpro 386 was announced [12] after Intel released its 80386 microprocessor, beating IBM by seven months on their comparable 386 computer, thus making a name for themselves. [13] The IBM-made 386DX machine, the IBM PS/2 Model 80, reached the market almost a year later, [14] PC Tech Journal honored the Deskpro 386 with its 1986 Product of the Year award. [15] The Deskpro 386/25 was released in August, 1988 and cost $10,299. [16]
The form factor for the Compaq Deskpro is mostly the desktop model which lies upon a desk, with a monitor placed on top of it. Compaq has produced many tower upright models that have been highly successful in sales, and are usually convertible to a desktop form factor. An SFF ( small form factor) desktop version was also produced during the Deskpro's lifetime. The Deskpro was replaced by the Evo in 2001.
The many different models include the: