Compaq Portable - Wikipedia
WEBThe Compaq Portable is an early portable computer which was one of the first IBM PC compatible systems. It was Compaq Computer Corporation's first product, to be followed by others in the Compaq Portable series and later Compaq Deskpro series.
Compaq - Wikipedia
WEBIn November 1982, Compaq announced their first product, the Compaq Portable, a portable IBM PC compatible personal computer. It was released in March 1983 at $2,995. The Compaq Portable was one of the progenitors of today's laptop; some called it a "suitcase computer" for its size and the look of its case.
The Golden Age of Compaq Computers - PCMag
WEBOct 6, 2016 · Only a year after the Portable III, Compaq shipped its first laptop computer, the SLT/286, which was possibly the first laptop in the world to ship with a VGA resolution LCD screen...
Compaq LTE (1st generation) - Wikipedia
WEBThe LTE, LTE/286, and LTE/386s were a series of notebook-sized laptops manufactured by Compaq from 1989 to 1992. The three laptops comprise the first generation of the LTE line, which was Compaq's second attempt at a laptop following the SLT in 1988 and their first attempt at a truly
Compaq - Computing History
WEBCompaq Computer Corporation was an American personal computer company founded in 1982, and is now a brand name of Hewlett-Packard. The company was formed by Rod Canion, Jim Harris and Bill Murto — former Texas Instruments senior managers.
Compaq - Company - Computing History
WEBCompaq Computer Corporation was a company founded in 1982, that developed, sold and supported computers and related products and services. The Compaq LTE was a line of laptop computers made by Compaq, introduced in 1989. A later entry into Compaq's DeskPro 386 line of IBM compatible desktop computers.
Compaq-DIGITAL Timeline - Computer History Museum
WEBMar 19, 1998 · Compaq Computer introduces its first notebook PC, the Compaq LTE. The first full-function notebook computer, including hard and floppy disk, weighs less than seven pounds.
Compaq | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica Money
WEBSep 9, 2024 · Compaq, former American computer manufacturer that started as the first maker of IBM-compatible portable computers and quickly grew into the world’s best-selling personal computer brand during the late 1980s and ’90s. Compaq was acquired by the Hewlett-Packard Company in 2002.
Compaq Portable Computer - Computing History
WEBIn November 1982 Compaq announced their first product, the Compaq Portable, a portable IBM PC compatible personal computer. It was released in March 1983 for $2995, considerably more affordable than competitors at the time. The Compaq Portable was one of the originators of today's laptop.
The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Compaq: Anatomy of a PC …
WEBMar 26, 2024 · Their opening Salvo – 1983’s suitcase-sized, 28-pound Compaq Portable – constituted one of the first true laptop predecessors. By squeezing powerful performance and software compatibility into a transportable form factor at almost half the cost of an IBM PC, the Compaq Portable sold over 53,000 units in its first year propelling the ...
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