The Monorail - An All-In-One Windows 95 Computer! (Retrospective)

In 1996, the world was introduced to a rather interesting computer: The Monorail. Considered by many to be the first all-in-one PC, it sold for just under $1,000 and was aimed at first time computer buyers. Let's check it out!

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[LGR]

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These things are just neat, and it's nice to see the base model. Shame that the display is so poor, otherwise I'd have my Model 133 in use more often, as it's just a fun system to use due to the form factor and tanklike metal case. The liquified rubbery nastiness inside though, _yikes._

Looking forward to that recovery disc image 👍

[andresbravo]

After LGR a few years later... Michael MJD finally uploaded a retrospective video. I would say that I enjoyed watching Both LGR and Michael MJD Videos because it's a labor of love.

[JoCaTen]

90s-2000s tech never cease to amaze.
I love it.

[lenardhester]

This was the first computer I ever bought for myself. For the life of me I could not remember what the thing was called. I am so glad I stumbled across this video!

[CEOable]

Now that's quite as fantastic as classic iMac models!

[millsyinnz]

Amazing how domain names can point to totally different sites over the years.

[InsanityPrevails]

Ah MJD... The only place on YouTube where nothing ever goes smoothly 😅

[adews]

I was always quite fond of this computer with its unique design ever since I’ve seen LGR’s video. It was interesting seeing the internals, and seeing it getting repaired. Fantastic job on the video!

[NoahClevinger]

I’d love to see more retrospectives from you in the future, Michael! They’re always so well-made.

[ashleysuvs]

I absolutely love that you have subtitles on your videos, I usually watch a lot of videos at night with earplugs in trying to get sleep and it’s a major help :) just wanted to thank you since a lot of bigger channels don’t bother with it <3

[Hawk]

I think they should have pushed this at small and medium sized businesses. The compactness the difficulty for users to poke around inside. They'd look great lining desks or sitting in cubicles, take up way less space. For the average cubicle warrior this is more than powerful enough. Yeah, great it's got appeal on the home market but I think the business idea would have been better.

[brentsummers]

By 1996 beige boxes were very common & people had worked out that replacing or adding parts was pretty easy. Compaq's all in one designs were a lot more practical even though they used a CRT monitor.

[jacobsekela]

When I saw this pop up I was instantly reminded of LGR's Monorail video. Please do more Retrospective/History videos!

[cozymistbreeze]

love the documentary type stuff you've been doing recently. please keep it up, it's very entertaining :)

[TheFlushentity]

Fantastic piece of retro history, thank you for the upload.

[Nabeelco]

They should have leaned into the Kiosk / PoS market. Added a touch screen, doubled the price, and sold it to big box stores as a total solution for setting up cash registers and whatnot.

[freeyourmind]

Interesting Video, i never heard about the monorail-PC before. But i'm even more impressed about your dis- and reassembling skills, i could not do that in 100 years!

[MattePurple]

I was just re-watching LGRs video on the Monorail and then this popped up. How serendipitous. Great video as always.

[stephanieiwaniuk]

Thank you for the awesome video Michael! I know you are busy moving so I really appreciate the upload. Have a great weekend!

[meligarcia]

Good to see you review this thing. I first saw LGR do it!