Compaq Portable II Computer, 1986
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This Compaq Portable II computer is a "luggable" system, complete with a sturdy carrying handle. It is one of the first IBM-compatible portable computers, and improves upon earlier Compaq models by adding two internal floppy disk drives. Weighing 26 pounds and with a price close to $5000, the concept of mobile, affordable computing was quite different than it is today.
This Compaq Portable II computer is a "luggable" system, complete with a sturdy carrying handle. It is one of the first IBM-compatible portable computers, and improves upon earlier Compaq models by adding two internal floppy disk drives. Weighing 26 pounds and with a price close to $5000, the concept of mobile, affordable computing was quite different than it is today.
Artifact
Microcomputer
Date Made
1986
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2008.125.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of James D. Mooradian.
Material
Plastic
Copper alloy
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Iron alloy
Color
Beige (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 7 in
Width: 13.9 in
Length: 17.7 in
Weight: 26 lbs
Inscriptions
Bottom: CAUTION / DO NOT OPERATE UNIT / WITH KEYBOARD CLOSED Front and back: COMPAQ / PORTABLE II Keyboard: COMPAQ Face: COMPAQ PR side, behind sliding door: 2020 / Hz 60 / V 120 / A 3 / WARNING / FOR CONTINUED / PROTECTION / AGAINST THE RISK / OF FIRE, REPLACE / ONLY WITH SAME / TYPE AND / RATINGS OF FUSE. / ATTENTION / NE REM PLACER / QUE PAR UN / FUSIBLE DE 3A ET / DE MEME TYPE. / 3A/250 V PL side, behind sliding door: Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 4 HI / TO / PHONE / TO / JACK / S/N 1625AE4B0099 Top, behind folding door: On white sticker: COMPAQ Computer Corporation / Model: 2650 / Made in U.S.A. / 63HO / UL / LISTED EDP / EQUIPMENT / Hz 60 / V 120 / A 3 / SA / HI On orange sticker: COMPAQ PORTABLE II Personal Computer / WARNING / For continued safety, before servicing the / system board, read Bulletin 57 or call / 1-713-370-0412 On white sticker: COMPAQ Computer Corporation / Made in U.S.A. Model: 2650 / CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CLASS B / LIMITS, PART 15 OF FCC RULES. SEE / INSTRUCTIONS IF INTERFERENCE TO / RADIO RECEPTION IS SUSPECTED. / FCC UD: CNT75M2650 / This product is covered by one or more of the following / U.S. Patents. 4,499,531 HI
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