Office Computer Wing
This is the Office Computer Wing
where I have the computers made for use in the workplace. Even if
some actually was used as home computers at that time but the
primary use was office. Primary target was word processing,
spreadsheets, programming and industrial use.
- Looking for help about your old computer?
Read this!
- Want to sell/donate an old computer?
Read this!
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Amstrad |
Amstrad PCW8512 (UK 1985)
Amstrad PCW8512 (UK 1985) Kindly donated by Per-Olof Orrhede
The PCW8512 was primary sold as a word processor. But it is
really a general personal computer with a word processor
program, LocoScript, bundled. The computer is running CP/M
Plus operating system and BASIC and LOGO computer languages
are provided. The processor is a Z80 CPU running at 3.4Mhz. The Amstrad
had two (2x180K) disc drives and use a special diskette
format as many computers did in the 80:s.
There is also one model of this computer
called PCW8256 with just one disk
drive and less memory (256 k). The computer and power supply
was built inside the CRT-screen. The screen is a mono display with
green characters and capable of displaying graphics at 720 x
256 pixels resolution. A matrix printer connected with a
flat cable on the back of the screen is also included in the
package. Click picture for a big picture!
Kindly donated by Per-Olof Orrhede
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Amstrad PCW8512 (UK 1985)
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Amstrad PPC640 (UK 1988)
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Amstrad tried to make a real
low cost portable PC. This is a really funny shaped PC. It
can be folded together and carried around with the handle on
the short end. The screen is a 9" flip up LCD with poor
contrast and probably the reason this computer never made
any big success. It is powered by 10 standard D-cells or a
external power supply. One 720 K 3½" floppy drive on the
right. Standard full size PC-keyboard. External monitor
could be connected. There was also a PPC512 model with a
lighter color case, otherwise same as 640.
This computer kindly donated by Anders Wahlbom
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Amstrad PPC640 (UK 1988) kindly donated by Anders Wahlbom
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Amstrad NC100 (UK 1992)
Amstrad NC100 (UK 1992) Kindly donated by Magnus Wassborg
The
Amstrad NC100 was an A4-size, portable Z80-based computer,
released by Amstrad in 1992. It featured 64 KB of RAM, the
Protext word processor, various organiser-like facilities
(diary, address book and time manager), a simple calculator,
and a version of BBC BASIC.
Its screen was small, eight
rows by 80 columns, and not backlit, but this let the NC100
run for up to 20 hours on four standard AA cell batteries.
There was an RS232 serial port, a parallel port for
connecting a printer, and a PC card socket, by means of
which the computer's memory could be expanded up to 1 MB.
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Apple Computers |
Apple II europlus (1978 - 1983)
This is really a classic 8
bit computer using a MOS Technology 6502 running at 1 MHz. Apple II was
based on Wozniak's Apple I design, but with several additions. First of all
a very nice beige plastic case. It also had the possibility to control
colors (280x192 6 colors or 40x48 16 colors) and sound (built in
speaker). This version has two external 5¼ floppy disk drives. The europlus
version had a PAL video modulator for the European market.
This computer kindly
donated by Hans Renberg
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Apple II europlus (1978 - 1983) This computer kindly donated by Hans Renberg
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Apple IIe (1983 - 1993)
Apple IIe (1983 - 1993) This computer kindly donated by Anders Wahlbom
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The
Apple IIe was the third model in the Apple II series of
personal computers, produced by Apple Computer. The "e" in
the name stood for "enhanced", referring to the fact that
several popular features were now built-in that were only
available as third party upgrades and add-ons in earlier
models. It also improved upon expandability and added a few
new features, which all combined, made it very attractive to
first-time computer shoppers as a general purpose machine.
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The Apple IIe has the
distinction of being the longest-lived computer in Apple's
history, having been manufactured and sold for nearly 11
years with relatively few changes. For this reason, it is
the most commonly recognized model in the Apple II line.
This computer kindly donated by Anders Wahlbom
Apple III (1980)
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This machine was meant to
take over after Apple II but was not very successful. Still using the MOS
6502 but at 1.4 MHz speed. This computer had a 5¼ floppy disk drive built
in the case but most people want two drives, one for program and one for
data, so an external drive was also available. There was also an 5 MB hard
drive available. The computer has four expansion slots, two serial ports and
an external disk drive port.
This computer kindly donated by Hans Renberg
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Apple III (1980) This computer kindly donated by Hans Renberg
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Macintosh SE FDHD (1988)
Macintosh SE FDHD (1988)
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The SE model was introduced to the market in
1987 later followed by this FDHD model with Apple's new 1.4 MB high density
floppy disk drive. 20 M hard disk standard. 1 Mb RAM Motorola 68000
processor at 7.8336 MHz. Built-in 9-inch, 512 by 342-pixel bitmapped B/W
display. The only real change from
the Mac SE to the Mac SE FDHD was the 1.44MB floppy drives. Otherwise
everything else is the same. This provided 4.2MB of floppy-based storage!
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Macintosh Portable (1989)
Macintosh Portable (1989) Kindly donated by Magnus Wassborg
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The Macintosh was introduced in 1989 to the
high price of $6 500 and sales finished in 1991. It contains a Motorola
processor 68HC000 running at 16 MHz. A RAM of 1 MB that could be extended to
16 MB. A 3.5" floppy drive and a SCSI HDD of 40 MB as option. The fold up
screen was a 9.8" LCD with no backlite. It came with OS System 6.0.4. A
built in trackball to the right of keyboard. The Mac Portable is Apple's
first portable Macintosh computer.
Kindly donated by Magnus Wassborg
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Macintosh Classic (1990)
| The Classic model was a "back-to-basics"
attempt from Apple in October 1990. It should be considered as a competitor
to all inexpensive PC compatible systems hitting the market at that time. It
is a low cost concept still using the 68000 at 8 MHz, 1 M RAM, same 9 inch
screen as the SE model and a 40 M hard drive. It came with the system
6.0.7 OS. Introduced as the first sub-$1,000 Macintosh
in October 1990, the basic Classic came with 1 MB of RAM, a SuperDrive, and
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Macintosh Classic (1990)
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Macintosh Performa 6200 (1995)
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The Performa 6200 is a
"Power-PC" from Apple introduced in July 1995. There was a lot of 62XX
models different equipped. Inside is a PowerPC 603 running at 75 MHz and 8
to 16 MB of RAM expandable to 64MB using 80ns 72-pin SIMM chips and 1 MB
VRAM. It has a 1 Gb hard drive, a 1.44 MB high density floppy and a 4x
CD-ROM drive. Ports: an ADB port, 1 SCSI port, a modem and printer port, and
microphone and speaker ports. The display is a 15" color Apple MultiScan. It
could display either 16-bit color at 640x480 or 8-bit color at 832x624. It
came with Mac OS 7.5 preinstalled.
Back in 1995, the Mac
Performa was near the top of the line with a 75mhz processor
and 16 MB of RAM. The processor speed and RAM almost seems
comical compared to modern standards.
Kindly donated by PeO Grenholm
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Macintosh Performa 6200 (1995) Kindly donated by PeO Grenholm
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iBook Clamshell (1999)
iBook Clamshell (2000) Kindly donated by Bengt and Cilgia
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The iBook was
a line of laptop computers sold by Apple Computer from 1999
to 2006. The line targeted entry level, consumer and
education markets, with lower specifications and prices than
the PowerBook, Apple's higher-end line of laptop computers.
Three distinct
designs of the iBook were introduced during its lifetime.
The first, known as the "Clamshell", was influenced by the
design of Apple's popular iMac line at the time. It was a
significant departure from previous portable computer
designs due to its shape, bright colors, incorporation of a
handle into the casing, lack of a hinged cover over the
external ports, and built-in wireless networking.
My iBook is a Clamshell Indigo model M6411 introduced to the
market in September 2000. It includes a 366 MHz PowerPC
processor, 10 GB ATA HDD and a DC-ROM drive. It also have a
USB, FireWire, 10/100 Ethernet and a 56k v.90 modem.
Kindly donated by
Bengt and Cilgia
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| Bondwell |
Bondwell Model 8 (1985)
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A portable computer from Bondwell Industrial
Co Inc, Fremont, CA, made in Hong Kong 1985. Clearly Thosiba-inspired. It has a backlit LCD display
with 80 x 25 characters or 640 x 200 graphic. Built in battery and a 3.5"
720 kb floppy drive. 76 keys keyboard, note the special cursor keys! The US
version had a built-in 300 baud modem. An Intel 80C88 processor is
running at 4.77 MHz. Shipped with MS-DOS 2.11 and GW BASIC version 2.0.
Dimensions are 284 x x78 x 310 mm, Weight 5.5 Kg
Kindly donated by Håkan Fällgren
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Bondwell Model 8 (1985) Kindly donated by Håkan Fällgren
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CASIO |
CASIO
Personal Computer FP-1100 (Japan 1983)
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This Casio is a typical
"pre-IBM-PC" personal computer from the early eighties. The
FP-1100 uses a Zilog Z80 A running at 4 MHz speed. A similar
model is FP-1000 with less memory and no color capability.
Basic C82 is built in and CP/M could be loaded from
diskette. The two 5 ¼" disk drives are located in a separate
unit called FP-1020FD. 80 x 25 characters in text mode and
in enhanced graphic mode (640 x 400 pixels).
Kindly donated by Sture Åström
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Personal Computer FP-1100 (Japan 1983) Kindly donated by Sture Åström
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CASIO
FX-750P Personal Computer (Japan 1984)
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A very small personal
computer from Casio with a single line LCD display with 24
characters. Small "pocket calculator"-keys. 16 KB of RAM
memory and BASIC in ROM. A FA-20 docking station is
included.
Kindly donated Magnus Wassborg
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FX-750P Personal Computer (Japan 1984) Kindly donated Magnus Wassborg
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Commodore |
Commodore CBM 4032 (USA 1980)
Commodore CBM 4032 (USA 1980) Kindly donated by Magnus Wassborg
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This computer, sometimes named PET 4032, is
the follower to the classic PET 2001 (sadly missing in my collection).
Commodore changed the PET name to CBM (Commodore Business Machines). Commodore apparently had legal issues
with the "PET" abbreviation. This machine has like the predecessor a MOS
6502 running at 1 MHz, 32K RAM memory and BASIC in ROM. The model number
4032 referes to 40 characters wide display and 32 k RAM. The 12" monocrome
screen is integrated with the computer. This computer was normally sold
together with the CBM 8050 dual drive floppy
disk.
Kindly donated by Magnus Wassborg
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Commodore PET700/128K (USA 1982)
Commodore PET700/128K (USA 1982)
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This futuristic designed Commodore was
introduced to the market in 1982. In some markets called CBM 710. Some
models had floppy disks and even a 7.5 M hard drive built in. This version
is manufactured in Germany and contains no disk drives, either floppy or HD.
There is an external
CBM8050 dual 5¼" disk drive
unit attached to it. Green phosphor screen with 80*25 characters. 6509A CPU
1MHz, 40K ROM (with BASIC), 128K RAM
Kindly donated by Staffan Viksén through
PeO Grenholm
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| Compaq |
Compaq PDA 2930A (USA)
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I don't have much information on this Compaq
PDA. It runs Windows CE has QWERTY-keyboard, a color screen and comes with a
table stand including a point pen for the touch screen. A slot for
PCMCIA-card. This unit has a internal battery and also runs on external 5
VDC. Assembled in Taiwan.This computer kindly donated by
Per-Åke Kristensson, thanks!
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Compaq PDA 2930A (USA) This computer kindly donated by Per-Åke Kristensson, thanks!
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Compaq SLT/286 (USA 1988)
Compaq SLT/286 (USA 1988) This computer kindly donated by Dan Kjellarsson, thanks!
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In October 1988, the Compaq SLT/286
debuted. The first computer to use VGA
(640-by-480-resolution) graphics, it revolutionized portable
displays. The SLT/286 weighed 14 pounds and had a 20MB hard
drive, a 12MHz
80C286 processor, a new low-power chip that is
among the faster 80286 microprocessors, and it is certainly
capable of handling most applications. And it has a
detachable keyboard, another first among laptops. Operating
system supplied at the time was MS/DOS 2.11.
This computer kindly donated by Dan Kjellarsson, thanks!
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Compaq LTE/286 (USA 1989)
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This notebook computer
from Compaq uses an Intel 80C286 processor running at 12 MHz and a socket
for a coprocessor 80C287. It was shipped with a Compaq version of MS DOS
3.31. An internal RAM of 640 KB a 3.5" floppy and a 40 MB hard drive. The
backlit supertwist LCD display has a CGA compatibility
that supports 640 x 200 resolution in four shades of gray. This compact unit weights
only 2.8 kg and measures 21.6 cm by 27.9 cm.
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This computer kindly donated by Hans Danielsson, thanks!
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Compaq LTE/286 (USA 1989) This computer kindly donated by Hans Danielsson, thanks!
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Compaq Concerto (USA 1992)
Compaq Concerto (USA 1992) This computer kindly donated by Tomas Köpman
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I'm happy to be able to include a
tablet PC running Microsoft Windows for PEN Computers version 1.0.
It is the Compaq Concerto introduced in 1992. It used a special pen
placed in the compartment on top of the screen. The pen is powered
by three small batteries. The computer is built in the screen and
not in the keyboard as a common laptop. this means that the computer
could be used as a tablet PC without the separate keyboard.
The Compaq Concerto has a
80486 running at 25 MHz and a 100 meg hard drive. There is a
PS2 connection for keyboard or mouse (if you don't wanna use
the pen), a parallel- and a RS232 port and a VGA port. The
screen is a VGA grayscale backlit LCD.
This computer kindly donated by Tomas Köpman
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Compaq LTE Lite/25 (USA 1992)
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From Compaq press release:
Compaq Computer Corporation is pleased to announce its
newest notebook products - a line of full featured, slimline,
lightweight notebook personal computers. The COMPAQ LTE Lite/25
and COMPAQ LTE Lite/20 Personal Computers each weigh 6
pounds (2.7 kg). Their dimensions of 8.5 inches by 11.0
inches by 1.75 inches (21.6 cm by 27.9 cm by 4.45 cm) allow
each of them to fit into a standard briefcase and to be
easily used in small work areas. These notebooks utilize the
new Intel 386SL microprocessor, available in 25 and 20 MHz
processing speeds, that delivers 386 technology for use in
battery powered products.
Kindly donated by Leif Gidlöf
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Compaq LTE Lite/25 (USA 1992) Kindly donated by Leif Gidlöf
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Compaq Armada 7750MT Notebook (USA 1997)
Compaq Armada 7750MT Notebook (USA 1997) Kindly donated by Leif Gidlöf
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166-MHz Pentium MMX, 64 MB
RAM, 2.1 GB hard drive. Compaq Armada 7750 MT has a 12,1"
TFT color screen with 1024 x 768 pixels resolution, 32 MB
EDO RAM (expandable to 144 MB).
This computer might be to new
to fit in the museum but just wait!
Kindly donated by Leif Gidlöf
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Data General |
Data General DG One (USA 1984)
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The nine-pound battery-powered 1984 Data General/One
ran MS-DOS and had dual 3.5" diskettes, a 79-key full-stroke
keyboard, 128 KB to 512 KB of RAM, and a
monochrome LCD screen capable of either the standard 80×25
characters or full CGA graphics (640×200). It was a laptop
comparable in capabilities to desktops of the era. Although
reasonably priced for a premium product ($2895), the DG-1
never caught on because the monochrome LCD panel was not
easy to view. In addition, it used 3.5" diskettes, which was
ahead of its time.
Kindly donated by Jan-Helge
Karlsson
Digital Rainbow 100 (1982)
Data General DG One (USA 1984)
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Digital |
Digital Rainbow 100 (1982)
Digital Rainbow 100 (1982)
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With CP/M 86/80 and double 400k
5¼"diskettes. A twin processor machine (Z80 and 8088) could run both CP/M
and PC-DOS but not really IBM PC compatible. It shares the same CRT monitor
and keyboard as the DEC VT-terminals, it could easy emulate a VT102
terminal.
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Ericsson |
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Ericsson
step/one (1983)
Step/one is the Swedish telecom
manufacturer Ericsson's first attempt to market a PC. The
step/one was produced by Panasonic in Japan. It was said to
by IBM-PC compliant but in reality was not. Most of the DOS
programs at that time need to be adapted for the step/one.
If they could be used at all. No wonder this was not a
success. The idea was soon dropped and the step/ones already
produced was sold to the Ericsson staff at discount prices
to be used as home computers.
Kindly donated by
Jimmy Hjelte and Bo Norrgård
 Click here for a special page
about the Ericsson PC (this page entirely in Swedish
language)
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Ericsson step/one (1983)
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Ericsson PC (1984)
Ericsson made a nice IBM PC
clone in 1984 after the fiasco with "Ericsson Step One".
This machine was well built and quite successful in Sweden.
The screen graphics was not fully IBM-compatible, it has an
brown phosphor screen with yellow characters, easy for the
eyes.
An Intel 8088 processor running at 4.77 MHz of course. The
computer was available with 10 M hard and a floppy drive or
with just two 5 1/4 floppy disks without hard drive.
Kindly donated by
Thomas Gustafsson
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Ericsson PC (1984)
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Ericsson Portable PC (1985)
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Ericsson Portable PC (1985)
Portable PC from the Swedish telecom giant
Ericsson (no, they don't make computers any longer). Built in 80 character thermal
printer, 8088 processor running at 4,77 MHz , 256-512 kB RAM, 1x360 kB 5¼" FDD,11"
Monocrome CGA 640x400 Plasma
Display, built in power supply, no battery power. Built in modem as an
option. This is the only portable PC produced by Ericsson
ever. As an accessory there is a big docking station with
network adapter and a hard disk drive.
Click here for a special page
about the Ericsson PC
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Ericsson Delphipad Concept Terminal (Singapore 2001)
In 2001, Ericsson Mobile Communications AB (ECS) announced
an experimental product named the DelphiPad, with a weight
of 1.3kg, have a measurement of 295x195x35 mm, with a
touch-sensitive screen, Netscape Navigator as a web browser,
and Linux as its operating system. Basically resembled a
modern tablet with a touch screen, which was developed in
cooperation with the Center for Wireless Communications
(CWC) in Singapore.
Kindly donated by Christer
Grännsjö
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Ericsson Delphipad 2001
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GRiD |
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GRiDCASE
1550sx (1991)
Portable computer with Intel 80386sx
processor. 4M RAM. A very robust computer in metal housing. It have a 100 M
hard disk, a 1.44 M floppy drive, a hardly visible B/W VGA-LCD screen, a
built in 2400 bps modem and weights 5.5 Kg (12 lbs.) without battery or
power supply! It was released in 1991. Is this computer really obsolete and
belongs in a museum? Absolutely! No one would use a computer like this
today!
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GRiDCASE 1550sx (1991)
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Hewlett-Packard |
Hewlett-Packard HP-85B (1983)
Hewlett-Packard HP-85B (1983)
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HP introduced this all-in-one computer as
HP-85 in 1980. It was followed 1983 by this HP-85B with 64K of RAM-memory.
It
is a self contained unit with a custom HP CPU, a 5" 16 x 32 characters CRT,
tape cassette drive capable of 210 K and a thermal printer. HP-BASIC and
operating system in 32 K ROM. 4 Plug-in module slots on rear of the case. It
was also sold as HP-83, a stripped HP-85 without printer and tape drive. |
Hewlett-Packard Omnibook 600C and 800CT
| HP OmniBook was a range of laptop
personal computers created by Hewlett
Packard. The Omnibook 600 was introduced
1994 and the 800 in 1996. This is a type of
"superportable" computers that
easy fits in any briefcase. These models
has a color screen and PCMCIA slots for
external memory, modem or network card
also featured a full-size keyboard, a pop-up
mouse. The Omnibook 800 was based on the
same form factor as the Omnibook 600.
However, the system software on the
Omnibook 800 resided on an internal hard
disc (under the right side of the front of
the keyboard), rather than on a PCMCIA
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Hewlett-Packard Omnibook 600C and 800CT
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Husky |
Husky Fex21 (1999)
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Husky
Fex21 (1999)
The Husky Fex21 might be an all
too new computer too be a museum item, but just wait! Actually
this is the newest computer in the museum but feels really
out of time. It includes Windows CE and a lousy 6.5"
grayscale LCD touch screen. The keyboard are "pocket
calculator"-type. The Husky has 32MB RAM and a 129 MHz MIPS
RISC processor, internal 33.6kbps modem, IrDA infrared port
and a LiION battery pack. My Husky is fully functioning in
original box complete with all accessories, dead battery,
manuals and software with plastic wrapping intact.
Click for big
picture!
Kindly donated by Bengt
Fogelberg
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IBM |
IBM Personal Computer (USA 1983)
The very first PC from IBM introduced to the
market in 1981. A Intel 8088 processor running at 4.77 MHz. Basic in ROM. 64
K RAM. Cassette recorder interface. With green 12" CRT and later a CGA color
screen (I have both). This model is the first Swedish version released 1983 having
keyboard with the Swedish/Finnish national charaters åäö, two
170K 5¼" full height floppy drives, no hard drive.
Shortly
after the introduction of this computer the market was flooded by more or
less successful clones.
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IBM Personal Computer (1983)
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IBM Personal Computer AT (USA 1984)
The IBM Personal Computer AT, more commonly known as
the IBM AT and also sometimes called the PC AT or PC/AT, was IBM's
second-generation PC, designed around the 6 MHz Intel 80286 microprocessor
and released in 1984 as System Unit 5170.
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IBM Personal Computer AT, Kindly donated by Björn Morell
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The name AT stood for "Advanced
Technology", and was chosen because the AT offered various technologies that
were then new in personal computers; one such advancement was that the 80286
processor supported protected mode. IBM later released an 8 MHz version of
the AT.
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IBM Portable PC (USA 1983)
IBM Portable PC Kindly donated by Göran Östman
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The first portable from IBM, actually an XT
with a hard drive 20MB nicely built in a transportable box with a 9" CRT
screen. Intel 8088 processor 4.77 MHz, 156-512 kB ram, 2x5¼" 360kB FDD,
Weight 13.6 kg PC-DOS 2.10.
Kindly donated by Göran Östman
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IBM PS/2 55SX (USA 1989)
IBM PS/2 55SX (USA 1989)
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Excerpt from the original announcement
letter;
The Model 55 SX enhances the Personal System/2 family of systems by offering
32-bit microprocessor compatibility at a price range previously occupied by
16-bit 80286 systems. The desktop system is highlighted by the Micro
Channel(TM) Architecture with a 16 MHz 80386SX 32-bit microprocessor, high
density memory technology and a wide range of integrated features. With the
capability of supporting up to 16MB of high speed real memory, 30MB or 60MB
of disk storage, advanced graphics and an optional 80387SX Math
Co-Processor, this system provides significant performance improvements for
80286 users.
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IBM PS/2 P70 386 (USA 1989)
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P stands for portable, it really should be L for "Luggable."
The unit weights 9.5 kg. No batteries, you had to plug it
in. It comes with DOS 4.0 (wow!). The computer is not a
laptop, it is more like a suitcase type. The screen is a
orange plasma type with standard VGA resolution at 640x480
pixels that folds out of the case, also the 3,5" floppy
drive folds out just enough to slide a disk in. 16-bit MCA
bus at 16 MHz (model 031) or 20 MHz (models 061 and 121),
Intel 80386 CPU. One 16-bit and one 32-bit Microchannel
expansion slots are provided, along with a socket for a
387DX math coprocessor. The cost in 1989 for a new IBM
PS/2 P70 was $4,995.
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IBM PS/2 P70 386 (USA 1989)
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| IMC |
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IMC Traveller Portable Intel 80286 IMC. 640 k RAM, a 360 k
floppy drive and a 20 M hard drive. 512 K RAM. Backlit LCD-screen that can
be angled for best viewing. Have not much information about this computer made in
Taiwan.
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IMC Traveller
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Kaypro Computers |
Kaypro 10 (USA 1983)
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Kaypro
10 (USA 1983)
The Kaypro 10 is a portable computer made of
steel plate, no plastic here! The keyboard is attached on the front and acts
as a cover to the box, just like the Osborne 1. The carrying handle is
located on the back. The Kaypro runs CP/M operating system on a Z-80 and has
64 KB of ram memory. The video display is a 9" green screen displaying 80 x
24 characters. The keyboard has 62 keys and a 14-key calculator style
numeric keypad on the right. My Kaypro is modified with Swedish keys. On the
back are connectors for parallel printer and a RS-232C connection. The 10
model is a follower to the Kaypro II and it has a 10 MB hard drive included
and a single 5¼" floppy drive. Computer made by
Kaypro Computers, USA in 1983, the
company went bankrupt in 1990.
Kindly donated by Anders Wahlbom
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| Luxor |
Luxor ABC 80 (Sweden 1978)
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Luxor ABC 80 (Sweden 1978)
Swedish cult-computer, Zilog Z80A running at
3 MHz, 16 k RAM (max 64
k), 40 x 25 char B/W monitor with power supply for the computer built in, BASIC in ROM, tape recorder storage (5¼" floppy
available later in a separate box), good keyboard.
Computer Kindly donated by Kerstin Svensson
Floppy drives kindly donated by Anders "Mille" Johansson
Go to my special Luxor Page (in Swedish language only)
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Luxor ABC 800 (Sweden 1982)
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Luxor ABC 800 (Sweden 1982)
This is a follow up to the classic ABC 80. I
been looking for this one a long time. Still a very robust keyboard with
computer built in and power supply in the monitor. Zilog Z80 and 32 KB RAM.
The keyboard has function keys and numeric keyboard to the right. Different
display alternatives was available color or b/w. My ABC 800 has a monochrome
monitor unit called ABC 815.
Kindly donated by
Anders Wahlbom (computer)
and Björn Jansson
(monitor)
Go to my special Luxor Page (in Swedish language only)
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Luxor ABC 802 (Sweden 1983)
This Swedish computer is a follow up to the
older models ABC 80 and ABC 800. Contains a Z80A processor running at 3 MHz
and 64 Kb of internal RAM-memory. Data storage is done on an external
unit with two 160 kbyte 5¼" floppy disks (ABC 830) or cassette recorder (ABC
820). The screen is a monocrome 10" amber (orange) fosfor with 40 or 80
times 24 characters. Built in 24 Kb Basic intepreter "BASIC II" in ROM.
Kindly donated by Kerstin Svensson
Go to my special Luxor Page (in Swedish language only)
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Luxor ABC 802 (Sweden 1983)
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Luxor ABC 806 (Sweden 1983)
This unusual Swedish computer
followed after the earlier ABC-80 and ABC-800 models from Luxor.
This unit has a divided keyboard with alpha- and numeric keys on
separate units. A keyboard as one unit was also available. A Z80
processor that could run CP/M and 32 Kb RAM and 128 Kb graphic
memory. Built in Basic. Graphic presentation with 512 x 240 pixels
on a monocrome 14" screen, color screens was available as well. This
model was later followed by ABC-16 which could run MS-DOS, that
model looks just like this one.
Kindly donated by
Niklas Edmundsson through
Datasalen
Go to my special Luxor Page (in Swedish language only)
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Luxor ABC 806 (Sweden 1983)
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Luxor ABC 1600 (Sweden 1985)
This is the last computer from Swedish Luxor.
The ABC 1600 is a 68008 based computer running a UNIX version called ABCenix.
Not more than about 500 units were produced in the Motala factory. The hard
drive could hold 13 Mbyte and a floppy drive could store 640 kbyte on 5 1/4"
disks. Internal RAM was 1 Mbyte. The monitor is really unique, it could be
turned 90 degrees to switch between portrait and landscape viewing. The
setup also features a interesting mouse, made in Switzerland, click to view!
Kindly donated by
Ove Svensson
Go to my special Luxor Page (in Swedish language only)
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Monroe |
Monroe EC 8800 (USA 1982), Kindly donated by Anders Umegård
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Monroe EC 8800 (USA 1982)
Not much known about this rare computer from Monroe, this
model EC8800 primary developed for educational purpose. Z80
microprocessor, CP/M operating system, 128K RAM. Full
keyboard (Swedish) and numeric keypad. Video: 24-line x
80-column text, 240 x 240 graphics, eight colors.
Manufactured by Monroe Systems for Business, Morris Plains,
N.J. USA. Original Retail Price: $3,595.
Kindly donated by Anders Umegård
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Osborne |
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Osborne 1 (1981) A very nice portable CP/M-machine. Z80A 4 MHz
processor, 64 K RAM, built in 5" monochrome screen and two 91K 5¼" floppy
drives. 24x53 characters. Built in power supply, no battery. Weight around
12 kg(26,2 lbs). Unit sized to fit under standard airline seat. My Osborne
comes complete with manuals and all software on original diskettes. Read
more about the
Osborne 1 here.
Kindly donated by Birger Murstam
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Osborne 1 (1981)
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Panasonic |
Panasonic JB-3000 (1984?)
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Panasonic JB-3000 (1984?)
This Panasonic computer is kind
of mystery to me. Can't find any information about it on the
internet. I guess it is a ordinary 8088 PC-clone but the
external disk units tell me something else. If someone know
anything about it, please mail me! Model numbers are: Disk
unit JB-3032P, Display JB-3063 and Computer unit JB-3001P.
Kindly donated by
Hans Læstadius
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Panasonic Exec Partner (1986)
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Panasonic Exec Partner (1986)
This baby was BIG! Has to weigh
in at 35 pounds. Has a orange plasma screen and a built-in
printer on the back. This is a classic. Nobody could
possibly carry this computer around. This model is FT-80
with one
5¼" floppy drive and a hard
drive, another model, FT-70, had two 5¼" floppy drives.
There is also a big brother to this computer called "Senior
Partner" which was even bigger!
Kindly donated by
Christer Grännsjö
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The Poqet PC |
The Poqet PC (1989)
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The Poqet PC (1989)
The Poqet PC is a very small,
portable IBM PC compatible computer, introduced in 1989 by
Poqet Computer Corporation (Santa Clara, CA) with a price of
$2000. The computer was discontinued after Fujitsu Ltd.
bought Poqet Computer Corp. It was the first subnotebook
form factor IBM-PC compatible computer that ran MS-DOS. The
Poqet PC is powered by two AA-size batteries.
Specifications: Size: 8.8
in (220 mm) x 4.3 in (110 mm) x 1 in (25 mm), Weight: 1.2 lb
(0.54 kg) w/batteries, Battery life: 50-100 hours (But
expect a lot less if running long, cpu-intensive
programs(10-20h approx)), Microprocessor: 80C88 / 7 MHz,
Memory: 640 KB SRAM, Display: Reflective DSTN (no backlight)
Display compatibility: MDA: 80 × 25 characters, CGA: 640 ×
200 pixels, PCMCIA: 2 × Type I, Revision 1.0 memory card
slots, Secondary storage: Drive A: 512 KB-2 MB PCMCIA (not
included) Drive B: 512-2 MB PCMCIA (not included), Drive C:
768 KB ROM drive with MS-DOS 3.3 and PoqetTools, Drive D: 22
KB volatile RAM drive, Built-in software: MS-DOS 3.3,
PoqetLink, and PoqetTools.
Big picture
Kindly donated by Göran Hasse
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Toshiba |
Toshiba T1000 (1987)
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Toshiba T1000 (1987) One of the first real laptops, no hard drive,
720 kb 3.5" floppy, 640x200 LCD B/W screen CGA compatible, battery power
with external 9 VDC power supply/charger. CPU 80C88 at 4.77 MHz and 512 KB
RAM memory. Weight 3.5 kg (6.4 lbs). Includes Toshiba MS-DOS 2.11 in 256K
ROM.
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Toshiba T3100/20 (1987)
Bigger model from Toshiba with a quite good
orange 640*400 plasma screen. CPU: 80286-8 (8/4.77MHz). 640 Kb RAM, 20 M
hard drive and 720 K floppy. MS-DOS 3.2. Built in 2400 bps modem and power
supply. Connectors for one serial and one parallel accessory, external CRT
and external 5 1/4 360 Kb floppy drive. Operating system: Toshiba MS-DOS
2.11 shipped with earlier models, MS-DOS 3.2 shipped later. Weight 6.6 kilo,
size 308*80*360 mm.
Kindly donated by Lennart Pettersson
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Toshiba T3100/20 (1987)
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Toshiba T1200 (1989)
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Toshiba T1200 (1989)
The follower to T1000 now including a 20 M
hard drive and 1M RAM. One 720 KB 3.5" floppy drive (there was also one
model with 2 floppy and no hard drive). Still a lousy LCD B/W 640*200 pixel
screen. 80C86-1 processor at 4.77 MHz and 80C87 coprocessor socket. OS:
Toshiba MS-DOS 3.30. Features: AutoResume, "Hard Ram", Intelligent power
supply with "Gas Gauge"(!) Weight 11.4 lbs.
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Toshiba T3200SXC (1992)
"The ultimate in PC
perfection for professionals" from the
flyer. Bigger, faster and colorful model from Toshiba with a 386
processor. A TFT color LCD display 640 x 480 pixels (VGA standard), Shipped
with 1 MB RAM and a 120 MB hard disk drive, a internal 3.5" floppy drive was
also included. MS-DOS 4.01 was the state of the art at the time. Built in
power supply, the computer weight was 7.9 kilo.
Kindly donated by
Birger Murstam
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Toshiba T3200SXC (1992)
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Toshiba Satellite 100CS (Japan 1995)
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Toshiba Satellite 100CS (Japan 1995)
One of the newest computers
in the museum. Maybe too new to fit in the museum, anyway I
got it for free so it will stay here. Portable computers
tend to older faster then desk top models do. It will very
soon be a museum item. Just wait and see...
This computer runs Windows 95
with an Intel Pentium 75 MHz CPU, 8 Meg ram and a 512 MB
hard drive. Serial and parallel port. Floppy drive 1,44 MB.
"Product of Japan Assembled in F.R. Germany of domestic and
imported components." this is what the sign on the base
says.
Kindly donated by Sture Åström
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Zenith |
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Zenith Z-171 (USA 1985)
This is one of the first
portable PC clone computers with back lighted LCD screen at
640 x 200 px. It has a nice blue light with a very narrow
viewing angle. Also OEM:ed as "Osborne Encore", manufactured
by Morrow. The fold out keyboard folds up to protect the
screen during transport. The Z-171 holds an Intel 80c88
microprocessor at 4,77 MHz. 2 x 5.25" floppy disks each
holding 360 KB, one could be replaced with a 10 MB hard
drive in a special upgrade kit.
Kindly donated
by
Leif Gidlöf
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These early PCs may be old by
today's standards, but the
history of computer science is much older. The earliest
computer degree program was established at Harvard in 1947,
and was probably quite different from any
online master of computer science degree available
today.
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