That is a Compaq Portable. I have one. It was the first portable PC
compatible computer on the market. They made a couple of models, each
one smaller (but not much) than the one before it. The original
portable is an XT clone. Look here for more info:
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=547
Ian Primus
ian_primus_at_yahoo.com
Ian Primus
ian_primus_at_yahoo.com
On Friday, November 1, 2002, at 12:10 AM, 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
> Am also looking for info on a Kaypro 16, Dos machine
> Thanks, Rich
>
Received on Fri Nov 01 2002 - 05:33:00 GMT