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- Osborne Portable Computer, Model OCC1, 1981-1982 - The Osborne 1 is the first mass-produced portable computer--a suitcase-sized "luggable" system weighing 23.5 pounds. It was one of the first bundled systems, with an inclusive package of hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and BASIC programs. Despite initial success, when Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, it became the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technological crashes in high-tech economies.
- 1981-1982
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Osborne Portable Computer, Model OCC1, 1981-1982
The Osborne 1 is the first mass-produced portable computer--a suitcase-sized "luggable" system weighing 23.5 pounds. It was one of the first bundled systems, with an inclusive package of hardware and software including word processing, spreadsheet, and BASIC programs. Despite initial success, when Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, it became the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technological crashes in high-tech economies.
- Osborne Computer Monitor, Model GM-12, circa 1982 - The Osborne Computer Company produced the first mass market portable computer--a suitcase-sized "luggable" system weighing 23.5 pounds. This rare GM-12 monitor functioned as an external 11-inch display for the Osborne 1, more than doubling its standard 5-inch screen. Despite initial success, when Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, it became the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technological crashes in high-tech economies.
- circa 1982
- Collections - Artifact
Osborne Computer Monitor, Model GM-12, circa 1982
The Osborne Computer Company produced the first mass market portable computer--a suitcase-sized "luggable" system weighing 23.5 pounds. This rare GM-12 monitor functioned as an external 11-inch display for the Osborne 1, more than doubling its standard 5-inch screen. Despite initial success, when Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, it became the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technological crashes in high-tech economies.
- Osborne Executive Portable Computer, Model OCC2, 1983 - The Osborne 2, or Executive model, had a larger screen size than the first mass-produced portable computer, the Osborne 1. This Limited Edition version was personalized for Osborne employees with a nameplate and custom boot screen. Despite its initial success, Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, becoming the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technology crashes in high-tech economies.
- 1983
- Collections - Artifact
Osborne Executive Portable Computer, Model OCC2, 1983
The Osborne 2, or Executive model, had a larger screen size than the first mass-produced portable computer, the Osborne 1. This Limited Edition version was personalized for Osborne employees with a nameplate and custom boot screen. Despite its initial success, Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, becoming the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technology crashes in high-tech economies.
- Osborne Vixen Portable Computer, Model OCC4, 1984 - The Osborne Computer Company produced the first mass market portable computer--a suitcase-sized "luggable" system weighing 23.5 pounds. Despite initial success, when Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, it became the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technological crashes in high-tech economies. The Osborne Vixen is similar to the initial model, released in 1984 when the company briefly bounced back from bankruptcy.
- 1984
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Osborne Vixen Portable Computer, Model OCC4, 1984
The Osborne Computer Company produced the first mass market portable computer--a suitcase-sized "luggable" system weighing 23.5 pounds. Despite initial success, when Osborne declared bankruptcy in 1983, it became the prototype victim of sudden, devastating, technological crashes in high-tech economies. The Osborne Vixen is similar to the initial model, released in 1984 when the company briefly bounced back from bankruptcy.