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- Compaq Computer Corporation introduced the first IBM-compatible portable computer in November 1982. At a weight of about 11 kg (25 pounds), it was sometimes referred to as a “luggable” computer.
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May 3, 2024 · I purchased a Compaq Portable III. It came with this back extension piece that looks like a tape drive. I’ve never seen this before. Any details? It...
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Apr 26, 2024 · 1K. 47K views 2 weeks ago #technology #Compaq #TechHistory. The video explores the rise and fall of Compaq, once a leading supplier of portable computers in America worth $20 billion. Founded...
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May 6, 2024 · Compaq Computer Corp. was founded in 1982 by Rod Canion and other Texas Instruments Incorporated engineers. Compaq was the first company to introduce a clone of the IBM PC (the Compaq Portable in 1983) and became IBM's biggest challenger in the corporate market.
May 15, 2024 · Compaq Portable (first true "IBM-compatible" computer), 1983. 32-bit computers & Graphical User Interfaces (GUI) Apple Lisa (Lisa Office System), 1983.