The GRiD Compass 1100 was first introduced in 1982, and is the world’s first clamshell laptop computer. It features an Intel 8086 processor, CGA display, 1200 bit/s modem, 340-kilobyte magnetic bubble memory, and GRiD OS. Unfortunately, early adopters had to shell out $8,000 – $10,000 for this machine, including NASA, who used this machine on the space shuttle. Click here for more pictures.
The GRiD Compass 1100 was first introduced in 1982, and is the world’s first clamshell laptop computer. It features an Intel 8086 processor, CGA display, 1200 bit/s modem, 340-kilobyte magnetic bubble memory, and GRiD OS. Unfortunately, early adopters had to shell out $8,000 – $10,000 for this machine, including NASA, who used this machine on the space shuttle. Click here for more pictures.
