Osborne 1 'luggable' microcomputer, 1981

Osborne 1 Portable Microcomputer, s/n A08887 Osborne 1 'luggable' microcomputer, 1981 Osborne 1 'luggable' microcomputer, 1981

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Osborne 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:
overall: 380 mm x 510 mm x 210 mm, 10.7 kg
type:
personal computer
credit:
Donated by KPMG Peat Marwick