Computer Chronicles - S07E04: New Portable Computers

Name: New Portable Computers
Genre: Talk
Released: 1989-11-23
Duration: 23 min

Nov 23, 1989TalkSeason 7, Episode 4

They weren't quite "notebook" computers yet, but laptops were replacing "luggables" in the portable computer category during the late 1980's. This program looks at the state of the art in portables including the Atari Portfolio, the GridPad, the Poqet PC, the Dynabook 286, the NEC Color Portable, Toshiba's T3200SX, IBM's P70 386, and the new Mac Portable. Average price for one of these laptops was about $5,000. Guests include Traveling Software CEO Mark Eppley. Originally broadcast in 1989. http://archive.org/details/CC704_new_laptops

Cast: Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall

All Episodes - Season 7

01Personal Finance SoftwareNov 02, 1989 02Creativity SoftwareNov 09, 1989 03Artificial IntelligenceNov 16, 1989 04New Portable ComputersNov 23, 1989 05Software for KidsNov 30, 1989 06Megahertz ManiaDec 07, 1989 07Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 1Dec 14, 1989 08Desktop Presentation Graphics: Part 2Dec 21, 1989 09Holiday Buyers GuideDec 28, 1989 10Software PiracyJan 04, 1990 11DOS to Mac and BackJan 11, 1990 12Computers and FitnessJan 18, 1990 13Low Cost LANsJan 25, 1990 14Computers and the LawFeb 01, 1990 15Optical StorageFeb 08, 1990 16Low Cost Laser PrintersFeb 15, 1990 17Computer ErgonomicsFeb 22, 1990 18Programming LanguagesMar 01, 1990 19HyperCard UpdateMar 08, 1990 20Desktop VideoMar 15, 1990 21Flight SimulatorsMar 22, 1990 22Computers on CampusMar 29, 1990 23High Tech France: Part 1Apr 25, 1990 24High Tech France: Part 2May 02, 1990 25Computer Bowl II: Part 1May 17, 1990 26Computer Bowl II: Part 2May 24, 1990

Computer Chronicles S07E04 Synopsis

Computer Chronicles "New Portable Computers" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 1989-11-23, this episode is part of Season 7 of Computer Chronicles. Featuring performances from Stewart Cheifet, Gary Kildall among the cast. With a runtime of 30m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. They weren't quite "notebook" computers yet, but laptops were replacing "luggables" in the portable computer category during the late 1980's. This program looks at the state of the art in portables including the Atari Portfolio, the GridPad, the Poqe...