IBM Aptiva

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IBM Aptiva

An IBM Aptiva desktop unit from 1995. Pressing the top left corner of the front panel will open it to reveal the removable disk drives.
Type	Personal computer
Release date	September 1994; 29 years ago (1994-09)
Discontinued	May 2001 (2001-05)
CPU	Intel 80486
Predecessor	IBM PS/1
Related	IBM PC Series

IBM Aptiva is a line of personal computers that was produced by IBM. It was designed primarily for home use and offered a range of models with varying specifications and features. It was introduced in September 1994 as the replacement for the IBM PS/1.

The first Aptiva models were based on the Intel 80486 CPU. Later models used the Pentium and AMD CPUs. All systems were developed in-house except for the later E series which was developed by Acer.

Aptiva computers were typically sold as a bundle which included monitor, speakers, keyboard and mouse. First-generation models came with IBM PC DOS 6.3 and Windows 3.1. Pentium-generation Aptivas came with Windows 95 and OS/2 'select-a-system' (PC DOS 7/Windows 3.1 and OS/2 Warp) on selected models. Most Aptiva models included a modem and a standby/hibernation feature called "Rapid Resume".

Sound and modem functionality was provided on M, A, C and S models by an IBM Mwave adapter. The Mwave adaptor had multiple compatibility and performance issues and was eventually replaced by standard modems and sound cards. IBM settled a lawsuit for Mwave owners by refunding Aptiva Mwave owners a small monetary fee so that those owners could purchase industry standard devices.^{[citation needed]}

The last Aptiva system was withdrawn from sale in May 2001 without a direct replacement when IBM decided to exit the home market. Customers were directed to the IBM NetVista, which was more targeted to business desktops.