Computer

Production date
Circa 1991
 Description
A Commodore PC40 III model desktop computer with a printer, monitor, manuals and software. The central processing unit features two disc drives. " Commodore 286-12 " is written on the front along with the company logo. It has a number of ports at the reverse of the unit. " Commodore " is written on the bottom left corner of the monitor. The reverse of the monitor features manufacturing details. The printer has a main control panel on the front right facing corner and a power switch on the bottom left facing corner. " MULTI-FONT / star / NX1000 " is written on the front. The printer also has a detachable paper feed tray. The keyboard has a standard Qwerty configuration and includes a number pad. " Commodore " is written in white on the top right facing corner of the keyboard. The computer has a two button mouse. There are separate electrical cords for the monitor and the central processing unit and a set of manuals and utilities discs are encased in a plastic. There is a separate manual for the printer. A large boxed manual for the WordPerfect program and a panel featuring WordPerfect instructions is also included.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1991
Subject person
Classification
Data Processing T&E/T&E For Communication
Credit line
Kelvin Day purchased this computer in 1991 from Dick Smith Electronics in Porirua. He used it as his home computer until about 1997.
Accession number
PA2006.045
Collection type
Writing Equipment
Social History
Office Equipment

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