What is it ?

From: Hans B Pufal <hansp_at_aconit.org>
Date: Fri Nov 1 00:17:00 2002

loedman1_at_juno.com wrote:
> 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

Your description corresponds exactly with the original model Compaq.

A quick ggogle image search showed quite a few photos - boy Comppaq sure
did build a lot of models!

See http://www.geocities.com/~compcloset/Compaq_Portable_PC.jpg

   -- hbp
Received on Fri Nov 01 2002 - 00:17:00 GMT

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