Title
SPARC laptopCatalog Number
102741672Type
Physical ObjectDescription
This is a laptop using a SPARC microprocessor. In addition to a ful QWERTY keyboad, it has a small 8.5 inch flat panel display with four indicator LEDs to its right and "SPARCbook(r)" in red lettering and "TADPOLE" in gray lettering printed below it. There is a big square power switch on the right side behind the keyboard.There is a 3.5" floppy slot in the left front, a battery compartment on the left rear. Behind an access door in the back there a connectors for DC power, DA15 female network connector, 8pin female mini DIN serial connector, 6pin female miniDIN mouse connector, female HD15 video connector, micro DB50 disk connector, RJ12 modem connector, and a buzzer.
The laptop, its power supply, SCSI cable and carry case came in a 2 layer custom foam package whose cover was embossed with "SPARCbook(R)" and "TADPOLE" molded into it.
Date
c.1992Manufacturer
Tadpole TechnologyPlace Manufactured
UKIdentifying Numbers
Model number | S1 | Printed on label on underside |
Serial number | S01JJ1018 | Printed on label on underside |
Dimensions
overall: 2 in x 11 3/4 in x 8 5/8 inCategory
Digital computer/personal computer/laptopCredit
Gift of Steven StrohLot Number
X8444.2018Related Records
102741673 | DC power supply |
102766590 | Laptop carrying case |
102741675 | SCSI adapter cable |