IBM Aptiva - Aptiva Models

Aptiva Models

To understand which 'series' a Pentium-based Aptiva belongs to look at the first letter of the 3 character model number (so a 2168-M40 is a M Series). The word in quotes relates to the internal development name for the computer.

• A Series Followed the M series Aptiva. Also used Mwave adaptor and Windows 95.
• C Series "Courageous" There were two model types and followed A series Aptiva.
• E Series
• L Series
• M Series "Magic" First Aptiva series preloaded with Windows 95. Also used Mwave adaptor
• S Series "Stealth" This model appeared during the C series introduction and used Mwave also.

Aptiva machine types

• 2134, 2136, 2137, 2138
• 2140, 2142, 2144
• 2153, 2158, 2159
• 2161, 2162, 2163, 2164, 2168,
• 2170, 2171, 2172, 2173, 2174, 2176, 2178
• 2193, 2194, 2196, 2197, 2198
• 2255
• 2270, 2274
• 6832
• 6864

The first generation of Aptivas used the 2144 desktop and 2168 tower unit form factors. The 2159 "stealth" series was a unique all black design that had the monitor resting on a metal stand with a 'console' located underneath which contained the floppy and CD drive. The console connected to the main unit via a 6 foot cable. Later in the production life, all Aptivas used tower unit form factors. Originally the 2144 and 2168 machine types referred to the amount of open slots and drive bays. Later machine type numbers did not have the same nomenclature.