Computer hardware, known in the game as computer components, is an important part of Progressbar95. It was added in version 0.23. They are required to install new systems or upgrade the graphics quality, audio, and network connections to the Progressnet. New hardware can be unlocked by collecting points.
Table of Hardwares[]
 CPUs |
 RAMs |
 Hard Disk Drives |
 Floppy Disk Drives |
 Video Cards |
 Sound Cards |
 DVD-ROMs |
 Monitors |
 Battery |
 Modems |
 Keyboards |
 PC Cards |
Types[]
Battery[]
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The Battery is a rechargeable hardware component; it is the power source for all of Progressbar PE devices. Like in real life, the battery and charging vary for each PBPE device. Every device would charge faster when exiting to the main boot menu. The battery can be upgraded by getting a better, newer PBPE device.
The table below shows the approximate time for each category.
| Device | PBPE Version | Battery time | Charging time | Notes |
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| PB 500X | Progressbar PE | 6 mins & 40 secs | 3 mins & 20 secs | The battery life for this device was different in the first teaser. |
| BEC Gears | 6 mins & 55 secs | 3 mins & 20 secs | ||
| PB 650 Colora | Progressbar PE 2.0 | 10 mins | 4 mins | |
| BEC Gears II | 10 mins | 4 mins | ||
| PB 720 | Progressbar.PET 3.0 | ? | ? | |
| BEC Gears III | ? | ? | ||
| PQ 840 | Progressbar PE Compact 7.0 | ? | ? | |
| BEC Gearbox | ? | ? | ||
| PQ 950 | Progressbar PE Compact 10 | ? | ? | |
| BEC Gearbox 5 | ? | ? |
PC Card[]
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The PC Card is a removable hardware component, only used by Progressbar PE devices. PC Cards can only be bought through Computer Shop magazine with points. There's not much known about PC Cards outside its purpose for Progressbar PE devices.
Sounds[]
| When hardware is found | ▶ |
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| When hardware is installed and working properly | ▶ |
| Unused sound effects | ▶ |
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Gallery[]
Battery Icons[]
| PE | PE2 | PET3 | PEC7.0 | PEC10 |
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PC Cards[]
Changelog[]
| Update | Version | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4x | 0.48 | Release | Added a CRT overlay. |
| 0.485 | Hotfix | Adds an option that you can use a CRT monitor (the 13-inch one). | |
| 0.56 | 0.57 | Release | Fixes CRT overlay on iPads. |
| 0.62 | 0.6004 | Alpha | Added a flicker effect when a CRT display is in use. |
| 0.95 | 0.9420 | Alpha | Modems have been added. |
| 1.10 | 1.0930 | Alpha | Added Battery feature along with PE Devices. |
| 1.0935 | Beta | Added PC Cards for PE Devices. | |
| 1.0939 | Release Candidate | Overhauled the designs for PC Cards and gave the Card-modem a blinking light animation when it is connected. Also, added a network connection wire to PE 1.0 & 2.0 based on the X-JACK. |
