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Compaq Portable III
ManufacturerCompaq Computer Corporation, United States
TypePortable computer
Release date1987 (1987)
Operating systemMS-DOS 3.1
CPUIntel 80286 @ 12 MHz, Intel 80386 @ 20 MHz
Memory640 - 8192 kB RAM
Display10" amber colored gas-plasma display
Graphics640 × 400 resolution, 80 × 25 text
SoundPIT using a mini speaker
ConnectivityCGA, serial, parallel
Mass9.1 kg
PredecessorCompaq Portable II
SuccessorCompaq Portable 386

The Compaq Portable III is a computer released by Compaq Computer Corporation in 1987. 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), and a 10" amber colored gas-plasma display or 5799 USD with the upgraded 40 MB hard disk. There was also an optional ISA Expansion chassis allowed for 2 full length 16-bit ISA add-in cards for 199 USD. Power is supplied using a mains electricity outlet, no battery exists.

References

  1. ^ oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
  2. freegeekvancouver.blogspot.com - Free Geek Vancouver Volunteer Blog: Old Gear Lives On: A Hack (Part 2)
  3. ^ net2000plus.tripod.com - Compaq Portable III computer

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