第一款使用386处理器的便携电脑：Compaq's Portable 386(1987年)
如果您对这样一个大家伙出现在名单中有些意义，没有关系，的确Compaq's Portable 386并不是真正意义上的笔记本电脑，它只是足够便携，但它仍然可以称得上是笔记本电脑领域的一个里程碑。
除了其有一个12000美元这样令人难以置信的价格，Compaq's Portable 386也是历史上最著名的便携电脑这一，它是第一台使用了当时最强大的INTEL 386处理器，开创了便携电脑领域的32位计算时代。
Compaq's Portable 386并不漂亮，它的重量大约20磅(9kg)，它的键盘必须与机器分离，没有电池，只能插在交流电源上。单色平板显示屏幕有着夸张的橙色色调。它使用了Intel 80386DX-20处理器，运行在20MHz。
Compaq Portable III (1987)
Price : $4,999 (20MB HD)
$5,799 (40MB HD)
When Compaq launched its Portable III, the lauch was timed to occurs simultaneously in twelve countries around the world, in keeping with Compaq's showmanship style.
The Portable III previously rumoured to be the smallest, lightest and fastest 386 machine but Compaq only had a 286-12 mainboard ready to be mass produced. The 386 version would follow about one year later.
Compaq actually released a 286 version to restore its Number One spot in the portable market, under the pressure from Toshiba with its T-1100 and T-3100 and Zenith with its Z-181.
The design of the Portable II had been deeply improved over the earlier Compaq portable machines. It was half the size and its footprint occupied half the space of the first Compaq Portable. The most remarquable feature was its neat gas plasma display wich lifted up and swiveled so that it could be placed in a good position for reading.
The machine shipped with either a 20 MB or 40 MB hard-disk. Two internal cards could be added, a RAM card (up to 2 MB) and a 1200-baud modem card. An external expansion box allowed to add two standard IBM-AT cards and carry them along with the computer.
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| Model: | 2660 |
| Released: | 1987 |
| Price: | US $4,999.00 w/ 20meg HD |
| US $5,799.00 w/ 40meg HD | |
| Weight: | 20 pounds. |
| CPU: | Intel 80286, 12MHz |
| RAM: | 640k, 2048k max. |
| Storage: | 20 Meg hard drive |
| 1.2Meg 5-1/4 inch floppy | |
| Display: | 10" gas plasma screen |
| 640 X 400 resolution | |
| 80 X 25 text | |
| Ports: | RGB, serial, parallel |
| Expansion: | Optional external expansion |
| OS: | MS-DOS 3.31 |
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| NAME | Portable III |
| MANUFACTURER | Compaq |
| TYPE | Professional Computer |
| ORIGIN | U.S.A. |
| YEAR | 1987 |
| END OF PRODUCTION | Unknown |
| BUILT IN LANGUAGE | None |
| KEYBOARD | Typewriter type 92 keys with 12 function keys and numeric keypad |
| CPU | Intel 80286 |
| SPEED | 12 MHz |
| CO-PROCESSOR | Socket for a 80287 math coprocessor |
| RAM | 640 KB up to 2 MB |
| VRAM | Unknown |
| ROM | 16 KB |
| TEXT MODES | 40 or 80 columns x 25 lines |
| GRAPHIC MODES | 640 x 200 dots (CGA resolution) |
| COLORS | Monochrome orange |
| SOUND | Beeper |
| SIZE / WEIGHT | 41 (W) x 19.2 (D) x 24.8 (H) cm / 11 kg |
| I/O PORTS | Serial, Parallel, Video RGB, expansion bus |
| BUILT IN MEDIA | 1 x 1.2 MB FDD, 20 or 40 MB HDD |
| OS | MS-DOS 3.1 |
| POWER SUPPLY | Built-in power supply unit - No battery |
| PERIPHERALS | Expansion box with two IBM-AT card slots |
| PRICE | $4,990 (20 MB), $5,790 (40 MB) |
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The Portable III is a very handy, IBM compatible portable computer. Attractive and easy to lug around, it has a bright and easy-to-read gas plasma screen.
The screen pivots for a comfortable viewing angle, and the keyboard attaches to the system during transportation.
The built-in 20Meg hard drive means no floppy disks are required to run it. Sorry, there are no batteries, you have to plug it into a 110VAC power outlet.
An optional internal 1200 baud modem and additional memory are the only internal expansion capabilities.
Originally listed for $199, an external expansion chassis (model 2662A) capable of holding two full-length expansion cards can be attached to the back of the Portable III for additional capabilities.
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Unlike modern computers, there is no BIOS or set-up screen in the Compaq Portable III computer (and many other old Compaq 286 and 386 systems). You can download and create "Compaq Diagnostic" disks here, but they aren't really that useful:
Download this PDF file for system jumpers, switches, part numbers and upgrade options.
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参考文献编辑本段回目录
http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=1064
http://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.html
http://oldcomputers.net/compaqiii.html
