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| Manufacturer | Compaq Computer Corporation, United States |
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| Type | Portable computer |
| Release date | 1987; 37 years ago (1987) |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.1 |
| CPU | Intel 80286 @ 12 MHz, Intel 80386 @ 20 MHz |
| Memory | 640 - 8192 kB RAM |
| Display | 10" amber colored gas-plasma display |
| Graphics | 640 × 400 resolution, 80 × 25 text |
| Sound | PIT using a mini speaker |
| Connectivity | CGA, serial, parallel |
| Mass | 9.1 kg |
| Predecessor | Compaq Portable II |
| Successor | Compaq 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, 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
- ^ oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
- freegeekvancouver.blogspot.com - Free Geek Vancouver Volunteer Blog: Old Gear Lives On: A Hack (Part 2)
- ^ net2000plus.tripod.com - Compaq Portable III computer
External links
- oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
- net2000plus.tripod.com - Compaq Portable III computer
- fortunecity.com/marina - compaq portable III pc museum
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