Display article   Subject:  New Tandy 2500 SX/33
   04/30/97   18:04:27


NEW! TANDY 2500 SX/33 HARD DRIVE COMPUTER WITH INTEL INSIDE

Tandy is introducing the newest addition to the 2500 series of
computers.  It is the Tandy 2500 SX/33 Hard Drive (25-1623) built on
the success of the Tandy 2500 series computers.

The Tandy 2500 SX/33 HD has these features.


 - Intel 80386SX CPU running at 33 MHz (.7 wait state)
 - 2 MB 60ns RAM (expandable to 10 MB using 4 MB SIMMs)
 - MS-DOS Version 5.0
 - Microsoft Windows 3.1
 - Microsoft Works for Windows 2.0a
 - IDE SmartDrive connector (for up to 2 SmartDrives)
 - 107 MB SmartDrive (pre-configured with all software installed)
 - Two-button mouse
 - 3 1/2" 1.44 MB high-density diskette drive
 - 256K video RAM (upgradable to 512K Super VGA with the 25-1082
   memory kit)
 - Bi-directional DAC
 - Enhanced 3-voice sound with a full range speaker and volume
   control (capable of playing Windows .WAV files)
 - Serial port
 - Parallel port
 - Mouse port (PS/2-style connector)
 - Stereo headphone jack
 - 101-key keyboard
 - Real-time clock with battery backup
 - 5 1/4" open device slot (for a 1.2 MB diskette drive, tape backup
   device, CD-ROM drive, second hard drive, etc.)
 - 3 full-length PC/AT ISA expansion slots
 - FCC Class B certification

You just power on and run!

Software

The entry-level Tandy 2500 SX/33 comes with the most popular desktop
organizer software today -- Microsoft Windows.  Like DeskMate, the
Windows interface guides you through tasks quickly and simply, with
its proven format of pull-down menus and pop-up windows.  Microsoft
Windows includes programs for word processing, drawing,
telecommunications, a calendar/date book, calculator, and much more.

The Windows desktop display lists Windows applications as well as
other programs you may own, and you can access them all with a point
and click from the included two-button mouse.  Windows also
translates MS-DOS commands into plain English.  Also, for the first
time, Windows .WAV files can be played through the Tandy enhanced
sound circuitry.

Microsoft Works for Windows is also included.  This is an integrated
package with an extensive word processor, a spreadsheet with
charting, a database, and a graphics program.  There are also over
100 Works applications included to help with checkbook balancing,
keeping address books, and other useful applications.


Options for the 2500 SX/33

 Description                                        Cat. No.

 Two 1 MB 60ns SIMMs Kit*                           25-5137
 Two 4 MB 60ns SIMMs Kit*                           25-5136
 Video Memory Upgrade to 512K                       25-1082
 5 1/4" 1.2 MB Disk Drive                           25-4050
 Internal Tape Backup                               25-4079
 CDR-1100 CD-ROM Drive                              25-1092
 CDR-3100 CD-ROM Drive                              25-1098
 Internal Fax/Modem Card                            25-3027
 Pack 10 3 1/2" Diskettes (High Density)            26-0431
 6' Printer Cable                                   26-227/228
 12' Printer Cable                                  26-223/1258
 VGM-100 Monochrome Monitor                         25-4040
 VGM-225 Color Monitor                              25-4045
 VGM-340 Super VGA Color Monitor                    25-4047
 VGM-450 NI SVGA Color Monitor                      25-4049


* The 2500 SX/33 can be upgraded from the standard 2 MB to 4 MB, or
to 10 MB total system memory.


How Does It Differ From Other 2500-Series CPUs?

The 2500 SX/33 Hard Drive has made the 2500-series computers even
more successful with these standard features.

 -  Faster processor -- 33 Mhz
 -  Windows
 -  Microsoft Works
 -  PS/2-Style mouse
 -  Larger Hard drive -- 107 MB
 -  More RAM -- 2 MB standard
 -  More maximum memory -- up to 10 MB
 -  Available through Tandy Factory-Direct for special configurations


This Is The Right Package Now!

With the 2500 SX/33 HD, you get the advantages of the fastest 80386SX
processor available (over 100% faster than a 16 MHz 80386SX), 2 MB
memory for efficient operation under Windows, and a hard drive with
enough storage for today's larger and more extensive programs.  Add
this to traditional Tandy "Built in the U.S.A." quality and you have
the right system.
