---
title: Altos Computer Systems ACS-186
categories:
- Computers
types:
- Professional Computer
origins:
- U.S.A.
years:
- '1984'
cpus:
- iApx 186
params:
  name: ACS-186
  image: /media/museum/photos/altos_186_1.jpg
  company: /companies/altos-computer-systems
  company_name: Altos Computer Systems
  specs:
  - label: NAME
    value: ACS-186
  - label: MANUFACTURER
    value: Altos Computer Systems
  - label: TYPE
    value: Professional Computer
  - label: ORIGIN
    value: U.S.A.
  - label: YEAR
    value: '1984'
  - label: KEYBOARD
    value: Full-stroke professional keyboard, editing and numeric keypads, 16 function keys
  - label: CPU
    value: iApx 186
  - label: SPEED
    value: 8 Mhz
  - label: RAM
    value: 512 kb
  - label: TEXT MODES
    value: 80 x 25
  - label: GRAPHIC MODES
    value: 640 x 400
  - label: COLORS
    value: Yes...
  - label: SOUND
    value: Beeper
  - label: I/O PORTS
    value: 2 x RS232/Serial ports
  - label: BUILT IN MEDIA
    value: 720k 3''1/2 disk-drive and 10Mb or 21Mb hard-disk
  - label: OS
    value: Xenix
  - label: POWER SUPPLY
    value: PSU built-in
  - label: PRICE
    value: 12350 (France, september 1984)
  forum_thread: 522
  oc_id: 528
  source:
    url: https://web.archive.org/web/20221127121630/http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?c=528
    date: '2022-11-27'
---

The Altos 186 was based on the "brand new" 16-bit iApx 186 CPU, in fact the (sometimes called "Lost Generation") Intel 80186.

Compared to the previous Altos models, the new design made it less bulky. The main unit is at last smaller than the keyboard or the monitor. The main unit houses a 720k 3.5" disk-drive and a 10 MB hard-disk.

<table> <tr> <td></td> <td>We need more info about this computer ! If you designed, used, or have more info about this system, please send us pictures or anything you might find useful.</td> <td></td> </tr> </table>