Thursday, October 14, 2010

IBM 5100 Portable Computer

IBM unveils the IBM 5100 Portable Computer in 1975. Code named Project Mercury during its development, the portable is a briefcase-sized minicomputer with 64 KB of RAM, a tape storage drive, a keyboard, and a built-in 5-inch screen. The machine weighs 55 pounds and starts at $9,000. The 5100 is IBM's first personal computer.
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