Compaq Portable III
Manufacturer | Compaq Computer Corporation, United States |
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Type | Portable computer |
Release date | 1987 |
Operating system | MS-DOS 3.1 |
CPU | Intel 80286 @ 12 MHz, Intel 80386 @ 20 MHz |
Memory | 640 - 8192 kB RAM[1] |
Display | 10" amber colored gas-plasma display |
Graphics | 640 × 400 resolution, 80 × 25 text |
Sound | PIT using a mini speaker |
Connectivity | CGA,[2] serial, parallel[1] |
Weight | 9.1 kg |
Predecessor | Compaq Portable II |
Successor | Compaq Portable 386 |
The Compaq Portable III is a computer released by Compaq Computer Corporation in 1987.[1] It was advertised as being much smaller and lighter than the previous portable x86-PCs, however it was still quite large by today's standards. Its street price upon its release was 4999 USD for a model equipped initially with an 12 MHz Intel 80286 and later 20 Mhz Intel 80386 CPU, 640 kB RAM, 1.2 MB 5.25" floppy, 20 /40 /60 MB hard disk (type 2),[3] and a 10" amber colored gas-plasma display or 5799 USD with the upgraded 40 MB hard disk.[1] There was also an optional ISA Expansion chassis allowed for 2 full length 16-bit ISA add-in cards[1] for 199 USD.[3] Power is supplied using a mains electricity outlet, no battery exists.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
- ↑ freegeekvancouver.blogspot.com - Free Geek Vancouver Volunteer Blog: Old Gear Lives On: A Hack (Part 2)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 net2000plus.tripod.com - Compaq Portable III computer
External links
- oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
- net2000plus.tripod.com - Compaq Portable III computer
- fortunecity.com/marina - compaq portable III pc museum