Osborne 1 'luggable' microcomputer, 1981
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LicenseOsborne 1 Portable Microcomputer, s/n A08887
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Osborne 1 Portable Microcomputer, s/n A08887, made by the Osborne Computer Corporation, California, United States, 1981
Weighing 10.7kg the Osborne 1 was the first system designed to be transported between the office and the home and was a precursor to the modern laptop. The computer cost $1795 when it was released in April 1981 and was advertised as the only computer that would fit under the seat on an aeroplane. The computer came with a full-sized keyboard, 64K memory, two disk drives, and software for word-processing and accounting.
Details
- Category:
- Computing & Data Processing
- Object Number:
- 1993-665
- Materials:
- metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), glass, electronic components and composites
- Measurements:
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overall: 380 mm x 510 mm x 210 mm, 10.7 kg
- type:
- personal computer
- credit:
- Donated by KPMG Peat Marwick
