The First Laptop Was Made In 1981

The laptop computer has a long history which began in 1981 when a portable computer known as \’Osborne\’ was made. Although it was rather heavy and clumsy, with a tiny screen, it had a major impact on computer technology. For the first time, business people were able to transport data if they had to attend out of town meetings.

Two years later, along came the Compaq Portable. Although hardly portable by today\’s standards, and almost as heavy as the Osborne, it was the first IBM duplicate. This computer was able to run off MS-DOS but it required electricity.

The first laptop that came close to the ones we are familiar with today was the GriD Compass 1101, designed by Bill Moggridge, and released during 1982. This computer was housed in a magnesium case which is similar to the clam shell casings that we see on modern laptops.

Another two laptops that are worth a mention in this era were the Gavilan SC and the Sharp PC-5000, especially the Gavilan which was the first to be marketed using the word \’laptop\’. In 1983 the biggest selling laptop computer was the Kyocera 85 which was truly portable in the sense that it could run on standard batteries.

In 1986 and 1987 Toshiba and IBM attracted even more interest. IBM\’s PC Convertible, Toshiba\’s T1200 and the Toshiba RT1200 were even more sophisticated. These three models paved the way for major progress in laptop technology. By the year 1995, everyone was talking about these revolutionary portable computers called laptops.

Now here in the 21st Century we can hardly imagine life without our laptops! We tend to forget that not too long ago computers were owned by very few people. They were classed as luxury items. Quite the opposite applies today. What would our lives be like without computers, especially laptops?

No longer are we chained to our offices or homes if we want to use a computer. Everywhere you look, you will see women, men and even children clicking away on their laptops. We use them for research, we use them for entertainment and, of course, we use them for business.

There is no doubt that the laptop caused a mini revolution. Our laptops enable us to sit in any corner of the globe and pay our bills, book flights, or converse face-to-face with our family and friends, no matter where they live. Accessories for laptops include USB cables, battery packs, webcam and, for those PC gaming addicts, you can get a joystick.

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