Artifact Details

Title

Osborne 1 portable computer

Catalog Number

X2271.2002A

Type

Physical object

Description

Dimensions are of case closed, but lying down so that the keyboard could be deployed. This object has a detachable power cord, which is included. Two file folder labels, one on each side of the screen. One reads, "ON (H-D): 1. Remove floppies. 2. 0 ON. 3. Tr on : wait 30 sec. 4. Boot Centronics HD. 5. DCB 11s. 6. Remove boot." The other says, "OFF (H-D): 1. System prompt 2. Remove floppies 3. TR OFF [4. 0 Off]. Blank 5 1/4-inch floppies are in the drives to protect the heads - they were left in place, along with two empty sleeves left in the storage compartments

Date

1981

Manufacturer

Osborne Computer Corporation

Place Manufactured

U.S.

Identifying Numbers

Model number OCC1
Serial number 248637

Dimensions

9 x 20 x 17 in.

Category

Digital computer/personal computer/portable / luggable

Credit

Gift of Ann Hyde

Lot Number

X2271.2002