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How many of you have heard of the Zorba portable computer?

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May 28, 2026 at 11:57 AM
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Late 1983 saw Sharp release the successor to their innovative "pocket computers" - the PC-5000!

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May 29, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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The Osborne Executive evolved the capabilities of its predecessor, but it did not stop its manufacturer from declaring bankruptcy just months later!

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May 27, 2026 at 11:42 AM
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After finding enormous success with the C64, Commodore raised the stakes and made it portable - thus creating the SX-64, released in December 1983!

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May 30, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Following the pioneering strides of their HX-20 machine, Epson brought forth another portable computer in 1984: the PX-8, also known as the Epson Geneva!

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June 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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The late 80s were a time when Zenith Data Systems were very much at their "zenith"!

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June 18, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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The Gavilan SC not only was built with a clamshell design, but also was one of the first computers in history to feature a touchpad!

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May 31, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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Atari finally ventured into the world of portable computers with the Atari Portfolio, released in June of that year.

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June 20, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Released in 1984, the Data General/One is widely considered one of the most important precursors to modern laptops.

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June 3, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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The HP 110 was Hewlett-Packard's first laptop computer, released in May 1984.

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June 5, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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I'm ending the series on "80's Portable Computers" with the iconic MacIntosh Portable!

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June 25, 2026 at 11:53 AM
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Like the Atari Portfolio, the Poqet PC was another groundbreaking palmtop machine compatible with the IBM PC!

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June 22, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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1985 saw the release of the first laptop device by Japanese manufacturer Toshiba: the T1100!

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June 11, 2026 at 11:48 AM
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Like the SupersPort, the NEC UltraLite line of computers was released in 1988 to positive critical acclaim!

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June 19, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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A number of outstanding portable computers were released in 1984, including the "forefather of smartwatches" - the Seiko UC-2000!

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June 9, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Even the great late Sir Clive Sinclair gave portable computers a shot with the Cambridge Z88, which some of you may be familiar with 😉

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June 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Before laptops, there were “luggables.” Early portables like the Kaypro could technically travel, if you didn’t mind carrying 25 pounds of metal, CRT, and floppy drives. Not exactly a “lap-top". #VintageComputing #Kaypro #RetroTech #PortableComputers #VintageComputer
Image titled “Throwback Thursday – ‘Luggable’ computers.” The background shows a soft desert sand landscape with a magnifying glass icon near the title. In the center, a Kaypro 10 computer is shown — a large gray portable computer with a built-in green monochrome CRT display, dual floppy drives, and a detachable keyboard resting flat in front. The display shows green text in a command-line interface. Text at the bottom reads: “The ‘luggable’ computer was the first portable computer. Resembling a large tool box (and just as heavy) these early machines were technically portable but they definitely didn’t fit on your lap (or even have a battery).” At the bottom right corner, the text vintage.computer appears in brown.
November 6, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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The LTE was Compaq's first step into notebook territory!

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June 24, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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Just months after releasing the Portfolio, Atari unveiled their second portable computer in 1989 - the Atari STacy!

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June 21, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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Although it was not IBM's first portable computer, the PC Convertible was their first laptop-style machine!

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June 13, 2026 at 11:44 AM
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How many of you remember the Apricot Portable?

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June 7, 2026 at 11:41 AM