Talk:Portable computer

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Contents 1 Rename 2 Subs 3 mobile computer 4 IBM 5100

[edit] Rename

I find the name and scope of this article and its category confusing. It seems to be mainly about 1980s portables. I suggest renaming (both article and category) to "Early portable computers". Mirror Vax 17:33, 17 December 2005 (UTC)

What I find unclear is how this is distinct from mobile computer. (That article itself mentions that this is unclear.) If this cannot be clarified, I think the articles/categories should be combined. ⇔ ChristTrekker 16:13, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Here's how I understand the article: A mobile computer is a laptop computer or smaller. A luggable computer is larger than a laptop but more portable than a desktop, running on mains power; these include Kaypro products or, nowadays, a gaming minitower with an integrated LCD intended for LAN party use. A portable computer is a computer that is either mobile or luggable. But yes, I agree that LAN party PCs deserve at least a mention in this article. --Damian Yerrick (talk | stalk) 23:43, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Subs

Can someone add the subnotebook category? I'm not sure how to phrase it, but it's basically a small laptop, that can be handled mor easily, unlike the sitting with two hands that was mentioned with the laptop

[edit] mobile computer

Should cross-reference this entry with mobile computer, which is the more current representation of this category.

[edit] IBM 5100

some mention should also be made of the IBM_5100, released in 1975, which qualifies it as the 'first portable computer'