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| | Released = {{Start date and age|1987}}<ref name=oc386></ref> | | Released = {{Start date and age|1987}}<ref name=oc386></ref> | ||
| | Processor = {{nowrap|] @ 20 MHz}}, {{nowrap|] (]) option}} | | Processor = {{nowrap|] @ 20 MHz}}, {{nowrap|] (]) option}} | ||
| | Graphics = {{nowrap|640 |
| Graphics = {{nowrap|640 × 400 resolution}} ], {{nowrap|80/40 × 25 text}} | ||
| | Display = 10" ] colored ] | | Display = 10" ] colored ] | ||
| | Sound = ] using a mini speaker | | Sound = ] using a mini speaker | ||
| | OS = ] 3.3, Upgradable to 6.1. Also supports ] 3.1 | | OS = ] 3.3, Upgradable to 6.1. Also supports ] | ||
| | Memory = {{nowrap|1 |
| Memory = {{nowrap|1 – 10 MB}} RAM<ref name=oc386/> | ||
| | Connectivity = ], ], ], {{nowrap|] expansion bus}}<ref name=oc386/> | | Connectivity = ], ], ], {{nowrap|] expansion bus}}<ref name=oc386/> | ||
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| The '''Compaq Portable 386''' is a computer released by ] in 1987.<ref name=oc386/> Its street price upon its release was |
The '''Compaq Portable 386''' is a computer released by ] in 1987.<ref name=oc386/> Its street price upon its release was US$12,000–14,000 for a model equipped with an {{nowrap|20 MHz}} ] ], {{nowrap|2 MB}} ], {{nowrap|16 kB ROM}}, {{nowrap|1.2 MB 5¼-inch}} ], {{nowrap|40 or 100 MB ]}}<!-- hdd size vs price unclear! -->,<ref name=oc386/> and a {{nowrap|10" ]}} colored ].<ref name=oc386/> Power is supplied using a ] outlet, a battery exists however just stores the BIOS configuration.<ref name=manual></ref> Option for ] (]). An expansion box for two IBM-AT ] card slots available.<ref name=oc386/> | ||
| Its RAM is expandable to 10MB via a 32Bit expansion card which also allows the addition of a Modem or additional RS232 Port<ref name=manual/> The expansion card can then accept memory expansion boards for a total of an extra 8MB alongside the four onboard slots that support up to 2MB (4x512KB) SIMMs. | Its RAM is expandable to 10MB via a 32Bit expansion card which also allows the addition of a Modem or additional RS232 Port<ref name=manual/> The expansion card can then accept memory expansion boards for a total of an extra 8MB alongside the four onboard slots that support up to 2MB (4x512KB) SIMMs. | ||
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| Manufacturer | Compaq Computer Corporation, United States |
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| Type | Portable computer |
| Release date | 1987; 38 years ago (1987) |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.3, Upgradable to 6.1. Also supports Windows 3.1 |
| CPU | Intel 80386 @ 20 MHz, Intel 80387 (FPU) option |
| Memory | 1 – 10 MB RAM |
| Display | 10" amber colored gas-plasma display |
| Graphics | 640 × 400 resolution CGA, 80/40 × 25 text |
| Sound | PIT using a mini speaker |
| Connectivity | CGA, serial, parallel, ISA expansion bus |
| Dimensions | 41 (width) x 19.2 (depth) x 24.8 (height) cm |
| Mass | 11 kg |
| Predecessor | Compaq Portable III |
| Successor | Compaq Portable 486 |
The Compaq Portable 386 is a computer released by Compaq Computer Corporation in 1987. Its street price upon its release was US$12,000–14,000 for a model equipped with an 20 MHz Intel 80386 CPU, 2 MB RAM, 16 kB ROM, 1.2 MB 5¼-inch floppy, 40 or 100 MB hard disk, and a 10" amber colored gas-plasma display. Power is supplied using a mains electricity outlet, a battery exists however just stores the BIOS configuration. Option for Intel 80387 (FPU). An expansion box for two IBM-AT ISA card slots available.
Its RAM is expandable to 10MB via a 32Bit expansion card which also allows the addition of a Modem or additional RS232 Port The expansion card can then accept memory expansion boards for a total of an extra 8MB alongside the four onboard slots that support up to 2MB (4x512KB) SIMMs. The Portable 386 supports one hard disk with up to 504MB of space, which can be configured by the Compaq SETUP disk (BIOS is NOT saved on its EPROMs directly)
Early versions of the Compaq Portable 386 were sold with the Compaq Portable III case and badges. A differing screen bezel stating "386/20" was the only externally visible change.
References
- ^ old-computers.com - OLD-COMPUTERS.COM museum ~ Compaq Portable 386
- ^ Manualslib.com Compaq Portable 386 Maintenance Manual
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