What is the oldest laptop?

The First Laptop Computer 1981: Osborne 1
The Osborne 1
Osborne 1
The Osborne 1 is the first commercially successful portable computer, released on April 3, 1981 by Osborne Computer Corporation. It weighs 24.5 lb (11.1 kg), cost US$1,795, and runs the CP/M 2.2 operating system.
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was accepted as the first true mobile computer (laptop, notebook) by most historians. Adam Osborne, an ex-book publisher founded Osborne Computer and formed the Osborne 1 in 1981.
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What is the oldest laptop brand?

In April 1985, Toshiba released the world's first laptop PC, the T1100, in Europe.
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When was the first laptop available?

The Gavilan SC, released in 1983, was the first computer described as a "laptop" by its manufacturer From 1983 onward, several new input techniques were developed and included in laptops, including the touchpad (Gavilan SC, 1983), the pointing stick (IBM ThinkPad 700, 1992) and handwriting recognition (Linus Write-Top, ...
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What is the oldest HP laptop?

The HP-110, HP's first laptop computer, was an industry breakthrough. Weighing 8-1/2 pounds, this notebook-size computer had a 16-bit IBM PC-compatible processor. With 384K ROM and 272K RAM, the HP-110 had the largest amount of memory available in a portable computer when it was introduced.
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What was the first laptop sold?

The first laptop computer available to the public was the Osborne 1. The Osborne Computer Corporation released this model in 1981. It cost $1795 at the time of release.
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Evolution of Laptops (Portable Computers) 1975 - 2020



What is the first Apple laptop?

PowerBook 100 Largely considered Apple's first real laptop, the PowerBook 100 was released in October of 1991 and featured a novel design - a trackball centered in front of the keyboard! Weight wise, the machine measured in at just 5.1 pounds, making it far more portable than, say, the Macintosh Portable.
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Were there laptops in the 90s?

The 16-bit COMPAQ SLT/286 debuted in October 1988, being the first battery-powered laptop to support an internal hard disk drive and a VGA compatible LCD screen.
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What does HP stand for?

hp is an abbreviation for horsepower.
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Does Hewlett-Packard still exist?

Hewlett-Packard Company, American manufacturer of software and computer services. The company split in 2015 into two companies: HP Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.
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What is the oldest gaming laptop?

According to its announcement today, the Razer Blade is the "world's first true gaming laptop". Due out late 2011 in the US for a mere $2799.99 (around £1700), it's a slim 0.88 inches thick, weighs in at 6.97lb and boasts a 17-inch backlit HD display.
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When was the first MacBook made?

The original MacBook, available in black or white colors, was released on May 16, 2006, and used the Intel Core Duo processor and 945GM chipset, with Intel's GMA 950 integrated graphics on a 667 MHz front side bus.
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What came before laptops?

Alan Kay came up with the idea of the laptop computer in 1976 while working at Xerox PARC, calling it the Dynabook. He helped develop a prototype of his Dynabook, which was officially named the Xerox Note Taker.
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Which is the No 1 laptop brand in world?

Top Laptop Brands
  • Apple. Apple is definitely one of the luxury brands when it comes to Laptops, Smartphones, Computers and Tablets. ...
  • HP. HP also known as Hewlett-Packard is one of the oldest electronics brands that is not as popular as it used to be. ...
  • Lenovo. ...
  • Dell. ...
  • Acer. ...
  • Asus. ...
  • MSI. ...
  • Microsoft Surface.
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Is Dell or HP better?

Dell laptops have the upper hand when it comes to components like the CPU and memory capacity. If we compare HP's computers with similar features, Dell's CPUs are quicker and of higher quality. However, HP continues to produce durable devices, which indicates that they will have even better batteries.
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What does HP stand for laptop?

When the Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) was founded in 1939, the world was a very different place. There were no fully electronic computers. The only printers were industrial-sized printing presses.
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Is HP owned by China?

Hewlett-Packard or HP is another popular brand for laptops that is based in the USA. The company was founded in the year 1939 by Bill Hewlett and David Packard. The company's headquarters is in California, the US, and the company has over 66,000 employees. HP offers a wide range of laptops to choose from.
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Is HP owned by Microsoft?

HP split into two companies in late 2015, with its namesake company retaining the PC and printer units and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise taking over the enterprise hardware, software, and services businesses. Both Microsoft and the "new" HP thrived under their new business models.
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What does Dell stand for?

Definition. DELL. Dell Computer Corporation (NASDAQ symbol) DELL. Digital Electronic Link Library.
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What does HP mean on TikTok?

Summary of Key Points

"Harry Potter" is another common definition for HP on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. HP.
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What were computers called in the 80s?

In the early part of the 1980s, the dominant microprocessors used in home computers were the 8-bit MOS Technology 6502 (Apple, Commodore, Atari, BBC Micro) and Zilog Z80 (TRS-80, ZX81, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 128, Amstrad CPC).
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When was the first wireless laptop?

The world's first Wi-Fi-enabled laptop was launched by Apple at MacWorld in New York City on July 21, 1999. Jobs demonstrated wireless Internet by walking about on stage with the laptop in his hand and – like a magician – passing the iBook through a hula hoop while the crowd cheered.
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What was the first portable computer called 1981?

Osborne 1 introduced

Weighing 24 pounds and costing $1,795, the Osborne 1 is the first mass-produced portable computer. Its price was especially attractive as the computer included very useful productivity software worth about $1,500 alone.
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