Osborne 1 portable computer
This object is a prototype of the Osborne 01 portable computer. A silver label on the back panel says "DEMO ONLY". The computer has a metal case with a metal handle on one end. This end also has a recessed black panel with an attach AC power cord, a power switch and circuit breaker. The opposite end has a detachable cover which becomes the keyboard when removed. The ASCII keyboard has an 11 key numeric keypad at the right. Removing the keyboard reveals the computer's front panel which includes a 5 in. CRT display and two 5.25 in. floppy disk drives. The display has controls labeled "BRT." and "CONTR." . There is a "RESET" button. Near the bottom is a row of connectors labled as follows: MODEM SERIAL RS232 IEEE-488 KEYBOARD EXT. VIDEO BATT. A flat cable from the keyboard plugs into the KEYBOARD connector.
Item Details
- Type
- Physical Object
- Catalogue number
- 102765926
- Other identifying number
- 01 (model number)
#14 (Other number) - Organization
- Osborne Computer Corporation (Manufacturer)
- Category
- Luggable
- Credit line
- Gift of Alexandra Geddes
- Weight
- 28 (lb)
- Dimension
- 21 1/2w x 9h x 15l (in)
54.61w x 22.86h x 38.1l (cm) - Acquisition number
- X7926.2017