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| The '''Compaq Portable III''' is a PC/AT-compatible computer released by ] in 1987.<ref name=oc/> It was advertised as being much smaller and lighter than the previous portable ]-PCs; however it was still quite large by today's standards.<ref>http://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.html oldcomputers.net</ref> Three models were announced at release. The Model 1 had a ] of {{nowrap|$3999 USD}} and was equipped with a {{nowrap|12 MHz}} ], {{nowrap|640 KB}} ], {{nowrap|1.2 megabyte 5.25"}} ], and a {{nowrap|10" ]}} colored ].<ref name="byte">{{cite news | url=https://archive.org/ |
The '''Compaq Portable III''' is a PC/AT-compatible computer released by ] in 1987.<ref name=oc/> It was advertised as being much smaller and lighter than the previous portable ]-PCs; however it was still quite large by today's standards.<ref>http://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.html oldcomputers.net</ref> Three models were announced at release. The Model 1 had a ] of {{nowrap|$3999 USD}} and was equipped with a {{nowrap|12 MHz}} ], {{nowrap|640 KB}} ], {{nowrap|1.2 megabyte 5.25"}} ], and a {{nowrap|10" ]}} colored ].<ref name="byte">{{cite news | url=https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1987-05/page/n236/mode/1up?view=theater | title=Compaq's New Carrryon | work=Byte Magazine | date=May 1987 | accessdate=November 28, 2018 | author=Unger, John | pages=221–225 }} Other models included the Model 20 at {{nowrap|$4999 USD}} which added a twenty megabyte ]}},<ref name=n2/> or $5799 for the Model 40 with the upgraded forty megabyte hard disk.<ref name=oc/> | ||
| When Compaq launched its Portable III, the launch was timed to occurs simultaneously in twelve countries around the world, in keeping with Compaq's showmanship style.<ref name=oc/> The Portable III was designed to be the smallest, lightest and fastest 386 machine, since Compaq was under the pressure from ] with it's T-1100 and T-3100 and ] with it's Z-181. Compaq only had 286 motherboards ready to be mass produced, so the 386 version, the ], would follow about one year later. | When Compaq launched its Portable III, the launch was timed to occurs simultaneously in twelve countries around the world, in keeping with Compaq's showmanship style.<ref name=oc/> The Portable III was designed to be the smallest, lightest and fastest 386 machine, since Compaq was under the pressure from ] with it's T-1100 and T-3100 and ] with it's Z-181. Compaq only had 286 motherboards ready to be mass produced, so the 386 version, the ], would follow about one year later. | ||
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| Manufacturer | Compaq Computer Corporation, United States |
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| Type | Portable computer |
| Release date | 1987; 38 years ago (1987) |
| Introductory price | US$3,999 (equivalent to $10,720 in 2023) |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.1 |
| CPU | Intel 80286 @ 12 MHz, Intel 80287 (FPU) option |
| 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 |
| Dimensions | 41 (width) x 19.2 (depth) x 24.8 (height) cm |
| Weight | 9.1 kg (20 lb) |
| Predecessor | Compaq Portable II |
| Successor | Compaq Portable 386 |
The Compaq Portable III is a PC/AT-compatible 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. Three models were announced at release. The Model 1 had a list price of $3999 USD and was equipped with a 12 MHz Intel 80286, 640 KB RAM, 1.2 megabyte 5.25" floppy, and a 10" amber colored gas-plasma display.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). Power is supplied using a mains electricity outlet, it was not designed to run on batteries.
References
- ^ oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
- freegeekvancouver.blogspot.com - Free Geek Vancouver Volunteer Blog: Old Gear Lives On: A Hack (Part 2)
- http://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.html oldcomputers.net
External links
- oldcomputers.net - Compaq III Portable computer
- net2000plus.tripod.com - Compaq Portable III computer
- archive.org/details/compaq-portable-3-operations-user-manual Compaq Portable III User Manual
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