As a member of the industry, I often get asked about my personal computer.
Hence, the creation of this page to explain it all.
My first modern computer
was in use from January 1998 until 2003, when I acquired my second computer (my
first actual computer was an Apple ][e).
As usual, all
comments and questions should be directed to me.
| component | Specs - Computer #1 | Specs - Computer #2 |
|---|---|---|
| brand | Gateway 2000 | Micron Millenia |
| date | Purchased directly from Gateway in January, 1998 | Acquired in March 2003 |
| processor | Intel's Pentium II, with mmx, at 266 megahertz | Intel's Pentium III at 800 MHz |
| memory | 64 megabytes of Random Access Memory | initially 256, added to make a total of 768 MB |
| hard disk drives | Western Digital, IDE, 4 gigabytes | IBM 60 GB |
| Seagate, IDE, 40 gigabytes (as of 2-2002) | ||
| CD-ROM | 32x | 48x, plus CD RW |
| modem | U. S. Robotics/3Com telepath 56kbps | 56k |
| speakers | Altec Lansing, 7 watts | Altec Lansing 221 |
| other hardware | Iomega Zip Drive 100MB | Iomega Zip Drive, 100MB; DVD drive |
| input devices | Multi-Function Keyboard - with 12 extra buttons | Same keyboard |
| Microsoft IntelliMouse - with wheel! | MS wheeled and laser mouse | |
| game device | Joystick - PC Commander Plus | Same |
| monitor | Epson 15" | IBM 15" black |
| printer | Hewlett-Packard 820 Deskjet | n/a |
