Collection of Vintage Compaq Computers
Portable 386
Specifications
| Manufacturer | Compaq Computer Corporation, United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Portable computer |
| Release date | 1987 |
| Operating system | MS-DOS 3.3, Upgradable to 6.1. Also supports Windows 3.1 |
| CPU | Intel 80386 @ 20 MHz, Intel 80387 (FPU) option |
| Memory | 1–10 MB RAM |
| Display | 10" amber colored gas-plasma display |
| Graphics | 640 × 400 resolution CGA, 80/40 × 25 text |
| Sound | PIT using a mini speaker |
| Connectivity | CGA, serial, parallel, ISA expansion bus |
| Dimensions | 41 (width) x 19.2 (depth) x 24.8 (height) cm |
| Mass | 11 kg (24 lb) |
| Predecessor | Compaq Portable III |
| Successor | Compaq Portable 486 |
"Lighter and faster... for its time."
History
The successor of the Portable 3, a very expensive piece of hardware for its time. Same body but a big step forward comparing the internal components.
PC Magazine said "Its the hottest thing you can pick up with a handle. At 20 MHz, it outperforms everything else on the market but its deskbound sibling. Yet it's rugged enough for on-the-go computing, takes standard PC cards in an elegantly engineered span-on expansion chassis, and weighs less than 20 pounds. Some folks may not like the styling, but everyone loves the way it performs. "