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A portable computer is a computer designed to be easily moved [1] from one place to another, as opposed to those designed to remain stationary at a single location such as desktops and workstations.
The company was established in 1983 as PT Elang Mahkota Komputer as a distributor of Compaq computers. In 1998, PT Elang Mahkota Komputer renamed itself into PT Elang Mahkota Teknologi. [3] On 9 August 2004, the company launched a local television station – O Channel, along with the MRA Media Group. In 2007, Emtek took full control of the ...
The Handheld PC (H/PC) is a class of portable computers running Windows CE created and marketed by Microsoft.Introduced in 1996, the intent of Windows CE was to provide an environment for applications compatible with the Microsoft Windows operating system, on processors better suited to low-power operation in a portable device.
In 1985, Compaq introduced the Portable 286, but it was replaced by the more compact Portable II in a redesigned case within a few months. The Portable 286 featured a full-height hard disk, and the options of one half-height floppy drive, two half-height floppy drives, or a half-height floppy drive and a tape backup drive.
HTC Kangaroo, Bluebird and Peacock Palm-size PCs from the late 1990s. The Pocket PC was an evolution from prior calculator-sized computers. Keystroke-programmable calculators which could do simple business and scientific applications were available by the 1970s.
In Volume 16, Number 1, Page 41 (1977) of the IBM Systems Journal the article "The IBM 5100 and the Research Device Coupler — A personal laboratory automation system" read: "A small laboratory automation system has been developed by using the IBM 5100 Portable Computer in conjunction with the Research Device Coupler.
Sharp PC-E500S pocket computer. A pocket computer is a class of handheld computer characterized by very short displays (typically accommodating only one or a handful of lines of text) and calculator-style alphanumeric keypads.
It was designed to be portable, with a rugged ABS plastic case and a handle. [3] The Osborne 1 is about the size and weight of a sewing machine and was advertised as the only computer that would fit underneath an airline seat. [4] It is now classified as a "luggable" computer when compared to those later "laptop" designs such as the Epson HX-20.