History of the Laptop Computer

First laptop invented

Apr 1, 1981

MLN Outline of Laptop Computer HistoryRelease Date: April 1981
Cost: US $1,795
Weight: 24.5 pounds
Processor: Zilog Z80 @ 4.0 MHz
Memory: 64K Memory
Display: Built-in 5" monitor
Ports: 53 X 24 text, Parallel / IEEE-488, modem / serial port
Storage: Dual 5-1/4 inch, 91K drives
O/S: CP/M

Laptops beginning to present

Period: Sep 9, 1981 to Sep 9, 2015

Grid Compass

Sep 9, 1982

Random History
The first true laptop computer, which featured a flat display screen that could fold down on the keyboard, was introduced in 1982. Termed the GRID Compass, the computer featured the clamshell design that is still used for most modern laptops and could be run on battery power (Wilson 2006). However, its incredibly high price and IBM incompatibility limited its attractiveness in the commercial market, and it was used pr