Rich,
I'm pretty sure what you have is one of the original Compaq portable
PCs. This was Compaq's first machine and was one of the earliest clones
of the first IBM PC. It was released late in 1982 or very early in
1983. The machine is nearly perfectly compatible with the IBM PC and
should run any and all software designed for that machine.
The screen should be a CGA equivalent and there will be a 9 pin D and
composite output behind the sliding panel on the right side of the
machine to which you can attach an external monitor.
I've got a picture of mine up at:
http://www.vintage-computer.com/compaq_portable.htm if you want to look
for confirmation.
Erik
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On Behalf Of loedman1_at_juno.com
Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 9:11 PM
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Subject: What is it ?
I recently acquired a rather aged Compaq "portable" that defies
identification, the plate says Model: Compaq, Serial number: 002027.
Size
is 19 1/2 wide, 15 1/2 deep, 9 1/4 high with a 8 in "green screen".On
the
right side to the rear is a sliding cover over 5 slots, 3 filled, the
left side slides open to expose the fan and switch and provides power
cord storage. It has two 5 1/4 360k drives. The keyboard locks over the
front for transport and it has a leather carrying handle on the back.
Can
anyone provide me any info on this machine
Am also looking for info on a Kaypro 16, Dos machine
Thanks, Rich
Received on Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:08:00 GMT