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Compaq Portable III

Manufacturer	Compaq Computer Corporation, United States
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

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

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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