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This original magazine advertisement from the May 30, 1989, issue of PC Magazine features the NEC PowerMate 386/20 and PowerMate 2 desktop computers. The ad, titled \"POWER TOOLS FOR THE THINKING CLASS,\" showcases two desktop workstations in a professional office setting, highlighting NEC\'s commitment to high-performance computing for sophisticated users. The piece includes detailed copy regarding technical capabilities and the brand\'s position as a $22 billion company.The advertisement lists exact technical specifications for the featured models, noting the PowerMate 386/20 operates at 20/8 MHz with support for up to 16 MB of memory, Windows/386, UNIX, and XENIX. The PowerMate 2 is described as an 80286-based system running at 10/8 MHz with expandability up to 10.6 MB of memory. The piece is identified by the NEC Information Systems, Inc. imprint out of Boxborough, MA, and includes the C&C (Computers and Communications) logo along with a copyright line for 1988 NEC Corporation. Dimensions are approximately 8\" x 10.5\".Verified Specifications:
- Advertiser/Brand: NEC (NEC Information Systems, Inc.)
- Product Models: PowerMate 386/20, PowerMate 2
- Platform/Type: Desktop PC / 80286 & 80386 Workstations
- Medium Type: Magazine Ad
- Publication: PC Magazine, May 30, 1989
- Slogans: \"Power Tools For The Thinking Class.\", \"You\'re paid to think.\"
- Technical Specs: 386/20 (20/8 MHz, up to 16MB RAM); PowerMate 2 (80286, 10/8 MHz, up to 10.6MB RAM)
- Supported OS: Windows/386, UNIX, XENIX
- Identifiers: © 1988 NEC Corporation; Dept. 1610
- Location: Boxborough, MA, USA
- Dimensions: Approx. 8\" x 10.5\"
- Orientation: Portrait
