Created by British-American software publisher and computer designer Adam Osborne, the Osborne 1 is recognized as the first commercially successful portable computer, shipping in April 1981 ...

But before the now iconic clamshell form factor became the standard, there was a market for so-called “portable” computers. These machines often resembled pieces of luggage with keyboards ...

Current day personal computers (or 'PCs') are vastly different to the early computers described here. The modern PC was made possible by the development of the microprocessor in the early 1970s.

The world of vintage computer collecting is a fascinating blend of history, nostalgia, and technological appreciation.

The PC turbo button and LED clock speed display were common features on early personal computers. Wanting to add a little retro chic to his modern battle-station, [Matthew Frost] assembled a ...

released the first commercially available portable computer ... form factor in its design. In the early 80s, William Shatner became a pitchman for Commodore Computers. And in 1982, the same ...

The slew of early Amazon Big Spring Sale deals we've found so far has pulled in an M4 offering. Apple's smallest computer ...

etc.). Lead acid was also used in some early portable computers. Providing the least amount of charge per pound of the rechargeable batteries, the lead acid technology uses lead plates and an acid ...