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[[File:Mattpb.jpg|300px|thumb|Matt's LG2000 Multi-Media built 10/30/1993]]
 
The Legend 2000 Multi-Media was a computer manufactured between 1993 and 1994.  
 
The Legend 2000 Multi-Media was a computer manufactured between 1993 and 1994.  
  
It came in multiple versions, using both the 3x3 case seen here, as well as the [[2x2 Design]] case, a Post-FOT [[2x2 Design v2]] Early Wavy case, and possibly others.  
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It came in multiple versions, using both the 4x4 case seen here, as well as the [[3x3 Design v1]] case, a Post-FOT [[3x3 Design v2]] Early Wavy case, and possibly others.  
  
In some models it was sold with a 486SX/25 in place of the 486SX/33.
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In some models it was sold with a 486SX/25, in others, a 486SX/33.
  
The [[2x2 Design v2]] version was later sold as the Legend 2000 Plus Multi-Media when the FOT/Frog Early Wavy design was introduced and replaced the PB410/PB420 with a PB430 board.
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The machine was later sold as the Legend 2000 Plus Multi-Media with a 486SX-33 in a [[3x3 Design v2]] FOT/Frog Early Wavy Case and replaced the PB420 with a PB430 board.
  
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The Picture at right shows Matt's LG2000 MM in a [[4x4 Design v2]] Pre-FOT case using a PB420 Rev C motherboard, the machine was manufactured on October 30, 1993.
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This machine is almost identical to his first PB computer, the only difference being that his was a FORCE (Non-Multimedia) with a larger HDD and this is a Multi-Media, with a smaller 170MB HDD.
  
 
== Specs ==
 
== Specs ==
[[File:PB420486SX.jpg|300px|thumb|486SX CPU In a PB420 Motherboard.]]
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[[File:PB420486SX.jpg|200px|thumb|486SX-25 CPU In a PB420 Motherboard.]]
[[File:PB420MB.jpg|300px|thumb|Packard Bell PB420 Motherboard.]]
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[[File:PB420MB.jpg|200px|thumb|Packard Bell PB420 Motherboard.]]
 
These specs are for the Legend 2000 Multi-Media shown in the picture. Specs for other revisions are listed where known.
 
These specs are for the Legend 2000 Multi-Media shown in the picture. Specs for other revisions are listed where known.
* '''Processor -'''        486SX/33 (3x3 Case) or 486SX/25 (2x2 Pre-FOT)
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* '''Processor -'''        486SX/33 or 486SX/25
 
* '''Memory -'''          4MB, Upgradeable to 36MB (PB410/PB420); 4MB, Upgradeable to 64MB (PB430)
 
* '''Memory -'''          4MB, Upgradeable to 36MB (PB410/PB420); 4MB, Upgradeable to 64MB (PB430)
* '''Hard Drive -'''      170MB
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* '''Hard Drive -'''      170MB, Others
* '''Graphics Chip -''' Headland (Video7) HT216-32 VLB Video Card (PB410/PB420); Cirrus Logic 5424/5428 (PB430)
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* '''Graphics Chip -''' Headland (Video7) HT216-32 VLB Video Card (PB420); Cirrus Logic 5424/5428 (PB430)
* '''Sound Card -''' Aztech Multi-Media 16 Pro Sound Card
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* '''Sound Card -''' Aztech Multi-Media 16 Pro Sound Card, Others
 
* '''Optical Drive -''' 2x Panasonic CD-ROM Drive
 
* '''Optical Drive -''' 2x Panasonic CD-ROM Drive
 
* '''Optical Connection -''' Via Sound Card
 
* '''Optical Connection -''' Via Sound Card
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* '''Operating System -''' MS-DOS 5, later MS-DOS 6; Windows 3.1
 
* '''Operating System -''' MS-DOS 5, later MS-DOS 6; Windows 3.1
 
* '''Navigator Version -''' Navigator 1.1
 
* '''Navigator Version -''' Navigator 1.1
* '''Hard Drive Format Number -''' 555128
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* '''Hard Drive Format Number -''' 555128, Others
* '''Case Type -''' 3x3 v2 (Shown), 2x2 Pre-FOT, Post-FOT Early Wavy
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* '''Case Type -''' [[4x4 Design v2]] (Shown), [[3x3 Design v1]] Pre-FOT, [[4x4 Design v3]] Post-FOT Early Wavy
 
* '''Preinstalled Software -''' 1993/1994 Bundle
 
* '''Preinstalled Software -''' 1993/1994 Bundle
* '''Motherboard -''' PB410/PB420 (3x3 Shown), PB430
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* '''Motherboard -''' PB420 (Pre-FOT), PB430 (Post-FOT)
 
* '''Price (If Known) -''' ~$1300 (SX/25 Pre-FOT Model)
 
* '''Price (If Known) -''' ~$1300 (SX/25 Pre-FOT Model)
 
  
 
== Older Revision (1993) ==
 
== Older Revision (1993) ==
This is another Legend 2000 Multimedia from 1993 that was found on Vogons. It uses an older case style.
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This is another Legend 2000 Multimedia from 1993 that was found on Vogons. It contains a 486SX-25 in a slightly modified [[3x3 Design v1]] case.
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The specs are identical to that of Matt's LG2000 MM shown above, before upgrading.
 
[[File:MM2000Old.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:MM2000Old.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:MM2000OldSpecs.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:MM2000OldSpecs.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:MM2000OldSpecs2.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]
 
[[File:MM2000OldSpecs2.jpg|300px|thumb|left]]

Latest revision as of 15:39, 1 October 2013

Matt's LG2000 Multi-Media built 10/30/1993

The Legend 2000 Multi-Media was a computer manufactured between 1993 and 1994.

It came in multiple versions, using both the 4x4 case seen here, as well as the 3x3 Design v1 case, a Post-FOT 3x3 Design v2 Early Wavy case, and possibly others.

In some models it was sold with a 486SX/25, in others, a 486SX/33.

The machine was later sold as the Legend 2000 Plus Multi-Media with a 486SX-33 in a 3x3 Design v2 FOT/Frog Early Wavy Case and replaced the PB420 with a PB430 board.

The Picture at right shows Matt's LG2000 MM in a 4x4 Design v2 Pre-FOT case using a PB420 Rev C motherboard, the machine was manufactured on October 30, 1993.

This machine is almost identical to his first PB computer, the only difference being that his was a FORCE (Non-Multimedia) with a larger HDD and this is a Multi-Media, with a smaller 170MB HDD.

Specs

486SX-25 CPU In a PB420 Motherboard.
Packard Bell PB420 Motherboard.

These specs are for the Legend 2000 Multi-Media shown in the picture. Specs for other revisions are listed where known.

  • Processor - 486SX/33 or 486SX/25
  • Memory - 4MB, Upgradeable to 36MB (PB410/PB420); 4MB, Upgradeable to 64MB (PB430)
  • Hard Drive - 170MB, Others
  • Graphics Chip - Headland (Video7) HT216-32 VLB Video Card (PB420); Cirrus Logic 5424/5428 (PB430)
  • Sound Card - Aztech Multi-Media 16 Pro Sound Card, Others
  • Optical Drive - 2x Panasonic CD-ROM Drive
  • Optical Connection - Via Sound Card
  • Floppy Drives - 1x 1.44MB 3.5" Floppy Drive
  • Expansion Slots - 3 ISA Slots
  • Operating System - MS-DOS 5, later MS-DOS 6; Windows 3.1
  • Navigator Version - Navigator 1.1
  • Hard Drive Format Number - 555128, Others
  • Case Type - 4x4 Design v2 (Shown), 3x3 Design v1 Pre-FOT, 4x4 Design v3 Post-FOT Early Wavy
  • Preinstalled Software - 1993/1994 Bundle
  • Motherboard - PB420 (Pre-FOT), PB430 (Post-FOT)
  • Price (If Known) - ~$1300 (SX/25 Pre-FOT Model)

Older Revision (1993)

This is another Legend 2000 Multimedia from 1993 that was found on Vogons. It contains a 486SX-25 in a slightly modified 3x3 Design v1 case.

The specs are identical to that of Matt's LG2000 MM shown above, before upgrading.

MM2000Old.jpg
MM2000OldSpecs.jpg
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