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- 1981 (Creation)
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Scope and content
The Osborne 1 Released by the Osborne Computer Corporation is considered to be the first true portable, full-featured computer intended for a larger audience than companies. It includes all the components required to be a completely useful and operational computer system. Indeed the Osborne 1 was cost $ 1,795which is now $ 4,773. Another attractive point was that it was sold with several software, which, sold separately, cost almost the same price as the machine. However this computer has some disadvantages like its weight (11 kg) or its tiny screen that could display only a little character per lines and sized the average size of a phone screen . Another problem was that the computer was a bit prone to overheating.
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Accruals
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Public
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
21,5 cm 50 cm 29 cm 1795 $ 11 Kg
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Existence and location of originals
On loan, 513-S-425.
