The Microsoft Station

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The Microsoft Station was a computer manufactured in late 1995. This is a very rare, promotional Packard Bell sold by Circuit City in late 1995 with a very unique software package.

The rare Microsoft Station. The 5 1/4" floppy drive is not original to the machine.

Specs

  • Processor - 133MHz Pentium Processor
  • Memory - 16MB, Upgradeable to 128MB
  • Hard Drive - 1.6GB
  • Graphics Chip - Cirrus Logic, 1MB Video Memory, upgradeable to 2MB
  • Sound Card - Standard Packard Bell Sound/Modem Card
  • Optical Drive - 4x CD-ROM Drive
  • Optical Connection - IDE/Atapi
  • Floppy Drives - 1x 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive
  • Expansion Slots - Unknown
  • Operating System - Windows 95
  • Navigator Version - Navigator 3.5
  • Hard Drive Format Number - Unknown
  • Case Type - Designer Tower
  • Preinstalled Software - See Below
  • Motherboard - PB640
  • Price (If Known) - Unknown
A December 1995 newspaper ad from Circuit City advertising the Microsoft Station.
A close-up of the Microsoft Station spec sticker.

Software Bundle

  • Microsoft Office for Windows 95
  • Microsoft Plus! for Windows 95
  • Encarta 96
  • Bookshelf 95
  • Flight Simulator 5.1
  • Microsoft Golf
  • Fury3
  • Windows 95 Starts Here
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • CD Deluxe
  • Wine Guide
  • Cinemania 96
  • Complete NBA Basketball Guide 95-96 Edition
  • Automap Road Atlas
  • Automap Streets
  • Creative Writer
  • Fine Artist
  • Scholastic's Magic School Bus
  • Oceans
  • World of Flight
  • 500 Nations
  • Scenes Personal Collection
  • Hollywood Classic Movies SoundBits
  • Microsoft Arcade
  • Space Simulator
  • Microsoft Network Free 1 Year Subscription
  • Microsoft Money

Accessory Bundle

  • SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick
  • PS/2 Desktop Mouse
  • Microsoft Natural Keyboard