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Philips Telecommunicatie en Informatie Systemen (Philips Computers) was a subsidiary of
Philips Koninklijke Philips N.V. (), commonly shortened to Philips, is a Dutch multinational conglomerate corporation that was founded in Eindhoven in 1891. Since 1997, it has been mostly headquartered in Amsterdam, though the Benelux headquarters i ...
that designed and manufactured personal computers. Philips Computers was active from 1963 through 1992. Before that, Philips produced three computers between 1953 and 1956, all for internal use, PETER, STEVIN, and PASCAL. Philips Computers was mostly known for its pioneer work in optical devices (through a separate subsidiary: LMSI). Philips computers were also sold under the Magnavox brand in North America. Two instances of Philips Computers products sold under other brands are known to date. Philips computers were coupled with Philips monitors. Philips had far more success selling its monitors than its computers. Philips monitors continue being designed, produced and sold globally contemporaneously. Philips also had and has moderate success selling peripherals such as mice, keyboards and optical devices. Philips also sold and sells computer media such as
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s and optical media ( CD)s. Philips also developed the CD-i standard but it flopped. Another experimental product was the Philips :YES, based on Intel's 80188. It also flopped. Philips PCs were mostly equipped with motherboards designed by Philips Home Electronics in
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. In the late 1990s Philips Pentium PCs were sold based on generic components and cases. These were not proprietarily designed and produced. Philips had a subsidiary that sold the PCs under the Vendex brand: HeadStart. These systems were actively marketed in certain markets through
Vendex Maxeda is a Dutch retail company owned by American investment firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Activities Maxeda DIY Group is the market leader in the DIY segment and has 345 stores in the Benelux and more than 7,000 employees. Most stores h ...
. These systems were on display in the now defunct warehouse chain
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in the Netherlands. Some HeadStart PCs were manufactured in
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by
Samsung The Samsung Group (or simply Samsung) ( ko, 삼성 ) is a South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It comprises numerous affiliated businesses, most of them united under the ...
and monitors by
Daewoo Daewoo ( ; Hangul: , Hanja: , ; literally "great universe" and a portmanteau of "dae" meaning great, and the given name of founder and chairman Kim Woo-choong) also known as the Daewoo Group, was a major South Korean chaebol (type of conglomerat ...
. In the 2000s Philips briefly introduced a handheld PC: the Velo.


Products

P 20 series
Z80 The Z80 is an 8-bit microprocessor introduced by Zilog as the startup company's first product. The Z80 was conceived by Federico Faggin in late 1974 and developed by him and his 11 employees starting in early 1975. The first working samples were ...
* Philips P 2000 C *Philips P 2000 M *Philips P 2000 T *Philips P 2010 *Philips P 2012 *Philips P 2015 P 21 series
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
*Philips P 2120 (desktop) (1990s green design) P 22 series 286 *Philips P 2230 (desktop) (1990s green design) P 31 series
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
*Philips P 3100 (desktop) *Philips P 3102 (desktop) *Philips P 3103 (desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips P 3105 (desktop) *Philips P 3120 (desktop) P 32 series 286 *Philips P 3202 (desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips P 3204 (desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips P 3230 (desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips P 3238 (desktop) (1990s green design) P 33 series
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
*Philips P 3302 (not yet identified) *Philips P 3345 (desktop) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3348 (desktop) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3355 (desktop) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3360 (desktop) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3361 (desktop) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3370 (tower) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3371 (not yet identified) P 34 series 486 *Philips P 3460 (midi tower) (1990s green design) *Philips P 3464 (not yet identified) *Philips P 3470 (not yet identified) *Philips P 3471 (not yet identified)


NMS series

*Philips NMS 8250 *Philips NMS 9100
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS 9100 AT
80286 The Intel 80286 (also marketed as the iAPX 286 and often called Intel 286) is a 16-bit microprocessor that was introduced on February 1, 1982. It was the first 8086-based CPU with separate, non- multiplexed address and data buses and also the ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS 9105
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS 9110
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS 9111
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS 9115
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS 9116
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1980s red design) *Philips NMS TC 100
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
(desktop) (1990s green design)


PCD series (with CD-ROM)

*Philips PCD 102 (
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop) (no CD-ROM) *Philips PCD 103 (
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop) (no CD-ROM) *Philips PCD 200 ( 286) desktop) (no CD-ROM) *Philips PCD 203 ( 286 desktop) (no CD-ROM) *Philips PCD 204 ( 286 desktop) *Philips PCD 304 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
desktop) *Philips PCD 308 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
desktop) *Philips PCD 318 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
desktop)


PCL series (

notebook computer A laptop, laptop computer, or notebook computer is a small, portable personal computer (PC) with a screen and alphanumeric keyboard. Laptops typically have a clam shell form factor with the screen mounted on the inside of the upper li ...
s)

*Philips PCL 101 (
8086 The 8086 (also called iAPX 86) is a 16-bit microprocessor chip designed by Intel between early 1976 and June 8, 1978, when it was released. The Intel 8088, released July 1, 1979, is a slightly modified chip with an external 8-bit data bus (allowi ...
grey notebook) *Philips PCL 203 (
80286 The Intel 80286 (also marketed as the iAPX 286 and often called Intel 286) is a 16-bit microprocessor that was introduced on February 1, 1982. It was the first 8086-based CPU with separate, non- multiplexed address and data buses and also the ...
grey notebook) *Philips PCL 304 ( 80386 dark gray notebook) *Philips PCL 320 ( 80386 dark grey notebook)


Magnavox

*Magnavox M16034GY System 160 *Magnavox M1101GY System 110 *Magnavox M38044GY System 380 *Magnavox M58044GY System 580SX *Magnavox Headstart 286 ( 286 1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 300 ( 286 1980s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 300 CD ( 286 1980s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 500 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1980s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 500 CD (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1980s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 386 SX (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 386 SX-16 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 386 SX/20 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 386/33 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
(not yet identified) *Magnavox Headstart 486 SX ( 486 1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Headstart 486 DX ( 486 1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Magnum GL (not yet identified) *Magnavox Magnum SX (386sx/16 turbo) *Magnavox MaxStation 286 (not yet identified) *Magnavox MaxStation 386-SX (not yet identified) *Magnavox MaxStation 386SX/16 (not yet identified) *Magnavox MaxStation 380 (not yet identified) *Magnavox MaxStation 480 (not yet identified) *Magnavox Metalis SX/16 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
) (dark grey notebook) *Magnavox Metalis SX/20 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
) (dark grey notebook) *Magnavox Professional 386 SX-20 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1990s grey design desktop) *Magnavox Professional 386 DX-33 (
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
1990s grey design desktop)


Philips Internal Reference (not sold)

*Avenger (sold as: MaxStation 286, Magnum GL, Headstart 300) *P 3212 (sold as: MaxStation 480, Headstart 380) *P 3239 (sold as: Headstart/MaxStation/Magnum/Professional 1200, 48CD, 1600, 64CD, P160, SR16CD) *P 3349 (sold as: Headstart/MaxStation/Magnum/Professional SX20, 80CD) *P 3345 (sold as: Magnavox/MaxStation 386SX, Magnum SX, Headstart Series 500) *P 3371 (sold as: Headstart/MaxStation/Magnum/Professional 3300)


Third Parties

*Wang LE 150 (
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
based on P 3105 desktop) *Argent Technologies 286 (desktop, not yet confirmed) *Argent Technologies 386 SX (desktop, not yet confirmed) *Argent Technologies 386 DX (desktop, not yet confirmed) *Argent Technologies 486 DX 33 ( 486 based on P 3355 desktop) *Argent Technologies 486 MT (mini tower, not yet confirmed)


Vendex HeadStart

*HeadStart Turbo 888 XT,
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop. *HeadStart Explorer,
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
Amiga 500 style. *HeadStart Plus,
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop. *HeadStart LX-40,
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop. *HeadStart LX-CD,
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop with CD-ROM. *HeadStart II,
8088 The Intel 8088 ("''eighty-eighty-eight''", also called iAPX 88) microprocessor is a variant of the Intel 8086. Introduced on June 1, 1979, the 8088 has an eight-bit external data bus instead of the 16-bit bus of the 8086. The 16-bit registers a ...
desktop. *HeadStart III, 286 desktop (made in Korea). *HeadStart III CD, 286 desktop with CD-ROM. *HeadStart Pro, 286 &
386 __NOTOC__ Year 386 ( CCCLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Honorius and Euodius (or, less frequently, year 11 ...
.


Monitors – Magnavox / Philips

These monitors were sold / shipped with Magnavox / Philips PCs: *20CM64: 20" VGA color CRT *3CM9809: 14" VGA color CRT *7BM623: 12" TTL CRT *7BM749: 14" VGA monochrome CRT *7CM321: 14" VGA color CRT *8CM643: 12" TTL CRT *9CM053: 14" CGA/EGA color CRT *9CM062: 14" VGA color CRT *9CM073: 14" CGA/EGA color CRT *9CM082: 14" VGA color CRT *BM7622: 12" TTL CRT *CM2080: 14" color CRT for
Macintosh The Mac (known as Macintosh until 1999) is a family of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple Inc. Macs are known for their ease of use and minimalist designs, and are popular among students, creative professionals, and software en ...
*CM2089: 14" VGA color CRT *CM2099: 14" VGA color CRT *CM4015: 15" VGA color CRT *CM4017: 17" VGA color CRT *CM8502: 12" TTL CRT *CM8552: 12" TTL CRT *CM8762: 12" TTL CRT *CM8833: 12" TTL CRT *CM9032: 14" VGA color CRT *CM9043: 12" TTL CRT


Monitors – Vendex

These monitors were sold / shipped with Vendex PCs: *M-888-C: CGA CRT: shipped with the HeadStart LX-40. *M-888-VC: VGA color CRT: shipped with the HeadStart III *M-888-MV: VGA monochrome CRT: shipped with the HeadStart III *M-1031-CVGA: VGA CRT color: shipped with the HeadStart III


Peripherals

*Philips P 2813 keyboard: shipped with PCs with 8088 through 386 processors (also shipped with Magnavox logo) *Philips P 2814 keyboard: shipped with PCs with 286 and up processors (also shipped with Magnavox logo) *Philips serial mouse, FCC ID FSU4VVGMZAS: shipped with PCs with 8088 through 386 processors (not clear whether also shipped with Magnavox logo) *Philips NMS 1140 mouse: shipped with MSX systems *Philips NMS 1445 mouse: shipped with PCs with 8088 processors
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References

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