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January 1997, Week 3

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Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>
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Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>
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Wed, 15 Jan 1997 10:05:35 -0500
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SIMPKINS, Terry wrote:
> > From: Jerry Fochtman
>
> Didn't Compaq offer what was termed the first really 'portable'
> PC...which I believe was nicknamed 'luggable' because of its size and
> weight... :-)

> Yes, Compaq's original "portable" computer was called "luggable", but
> only by those who had to carry one, not by Compaq itself :-)

Aren't we forgetting the Kaypro?  If anyone from Southern College is
still on the list (Ted? John?) I'm sure they can provide the
particulars, but that's the first "portable" PC I ever saw (CP/M).

Jeff Kell <[log in to unmask]>

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