Compaq Portable 486

Compaq Portable 486
Manufacturer Compaq Computer Corporation, United States
Type Portable computer
Release date 1992[1]
CPU Intel 80486DX2 @ 66 MHz[2]
Memory 4 - 32 MB RAM[2]
Display Active TFT monochrome[3]
Graphics 640 X 480 resolution 8-bit[1] VGA[3], 80 X 25 text[1]
Sound PIT using a mini speaker
Connectivity SCSI[4] 2x EISA expansion bus[4]
Dimensions 39.6 (width) x 13.9 (depth) x 27.9 (height) cm[5]
Weight 7.9 kg[5]
Predecessor Compaq Portable 386

The Compaq Portable 486 is a computer released by Compaq Computer Corporation in 1992.[1] Its street price upon its release with a 120 MB hard disk was 5899 USD.[6] For a model with 210 MB hard disk the price was 6899 USD, but was not available initially in May 1992.[6] Both models are equipped with an 33 MHz[6] Intel 80486DX2 CPU, 4 MB DRAM (72-pin SIMM),[3] 1.44 MB 3.5" floppy, 120[5] - 1000 MB hard disk drive[3] (P-ATA),[4] Brightness control.[3] SCSI port for CD-ROM or tape.[4]

Environmental limits are:

References

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  2. 2.0 2.1 2020.ie - Portable 486/66 > Compaq > RAM > RAM, Memory Cards, USB Memory, Hard Drives > 2020 Limited
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 loreoutlet.dyndns.org - Computer COLLsite: Portables
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 mcamafia.de - My Portable Computers
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 helpowl.com - Compaq Portable 486 compaq portable 486
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 books.google.com - InfoWorld 1992-05-04