Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail
A tech enthusiast provides a detailed breakdown of the computer hardware and software used in the 1993 film Jurassic Park. The article notes the historical context of the equipment and mentions the passing of actor Sam Neill.
Why it matters
It serves as a nostalgic and technical retrospective on the intersection of 90s computing and cinema history.
Jul 13, 2026 Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detail After I mentioned a Jurassic Park anecdote the other day , I watched the movie again. I must have seen it at least ten times now. This time, I researched every computer/software I spotted.
EDIT: Just when I was putting the final touches on this article, I read the sad news that Sam Neill , who played paleontologist Alan Grant in JP, has passed away today. R.I.P Sam.
Surprisingly, the first computer visible is not on the island Isla Nublar but in Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler's mobile trailer. It is an Apple Powerbook 100 , visible in the image below on the left side.
This machine specs reminds me of how awful '90s laptop screens, based on a passive matrix, were. Definitely something I don't miss from that era.
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