Released:	1988
Memory:	512k RAM, expandable to 640k
Processor:	Intel 8086 8.0Mhz, optional 8087 maths coprocessor
ROM:	No built in software, uses MS-DOS and GEM desktop
Storage:	Internal 3.5" 720k floppy drive, no hard disk, optional external 5.25" 360k floppy drive
Display:	CGA and MDA screen modes, standard DB9 video output and TV port.
Expansion:	Two half length 8 bit ISA slots
Keyboard:	Industry standard 102 keyboard built in
Mouse/Joystick:	Black Amstrad-built mouse and badged Sinclair standard DB15 analogue joystick supplied with system.
Bundled software:	MS-DOS 3.3, Digital Research GEM/3 desktop, Organiser software