Collection of Vintage Compaq Computers
Portable II
Specifications
| Type | Portable computer |
|---|---|
| Release date | February 20, 1986 |
| Introductory price | $3499-4999 |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.1 |
| CPU | Intel 80286 @ 6 or 8MHz (dual-speed) |
| Memory | 256kB-640kB |
| Storage | 360kB 5.25" floppy drive, optional 10MB hard drive |
| Display | 9" Monochrome monitor |
| Graphics | 720×350 (text mode), 640×200 (graphics mode) |
| Sound | PC speaker |
| Input | Serial mouse, 84-key keyboard, light pen |
| Connectivity | CGA, composite, serial, parallel |
| Dimensions | 7.5" × 13.9" × 17.7" (10cm × 35.3cm × 45cm) |
| Mass | 23.6 lbs (10.7 kg) |
| Predecessor | Compaq Portable (Plus / 286) |
| Successor | Compaq Portable III |
"Lighter and faster... for its time."
History
There were 4 models available:
Model 1 - $3499 - 256K RAM, 1 floppy drive
- Model 2 - $3599 - 256K RAM, 2 floppy drives
- Model 3 - $4799 - 640K RAM, 1 floppy drive, 1 10Mb hard drive
- Model 4 - $4999 - 640K RAM, 1 floppy drive, 1 20Mb hard drive
The Portable 2 can change its CPU speed from 6 to 8 MHz by pressing "Ctrl-Alt-\". One beep during startup means 6 MHz and 2 beeps 8 MHz.