1987 IBM PS/2 Computer Family Classic Intro (microcomputer history, micro channel architecture)

140722 Like and subscribe. This is an archive, check the link in the end if you are owner. Computer History: IBM Introduced Personal System 2 in 1987, designed to replace the original IBM PC family, with new and improved architecture. This classic and well designed ad introduces the new machines and their potential. Not a typical 30 or 60 second spot, but a full 7 minute intro, highlighting the features of PS/2. The PS/2 technology was built around IBM's Micro Channel Architecture ("MCA"), and was an attempt by IBM to recapture proprietary control over its microcomputer line with a more robust, but licensed, core technology. A variety of models were produced from low end to very high end, (nearly $20,000 at the top end), and a great many systems were sold. However, the PS/2 line was not really successful long term in capturing the PC marketplace.

MCA was designed to be a competitor to the ISA ("Industry Standard Architecture") bus and had several new features over ISA which promised greater efficiency. However, IBM's MCA bus was proprietary and required licensing fees, and never became widely used. IBM embarked on a large scale promotion of the PS/2 line, including commercials featuring some of the original M*A*S*H TV series actors. However, MCA did not capture a large market and was overtaken by the ISA bus technology. ISA itself was later superseded by Intel's Peripheral Component Interconnect or "PCI" bus in 1992. We found this particular ad quite well done, and worth some editing improvements and uploading. Hope you enjoy this look back. (Computer History Archives Project - CHAP)

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