Toshiba T1000 Laptop Computer
Production date
1987-1989
Country
Japan
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Object detail
Description
Toshiba T1000 Laptop Computer, with fold-up half width screen covering keyboard and a carry handle that folds into recess under base.
Release year 1987. Processor Intel 80C88. Clock frequency 4.77 MHz. Power 9VDC, 1.1A(+ = core;- = shell), RAM 512kb standard; 1.2M expanded, Operating System Toshiba MS-DOS 2.11 in 256K ROM, Weight 6.4 lbs, Video CGA card, Sound PC Speaker, Battery Rechargeable NiCD pack (1300 mAh), Media 1 - 720 3.5" floppy disk drive, Mouse None, Keyboard Selectable between PC or AT (101)
Release year 1987. Processor Intel 80C88. Clock frequency 4.77 MHz. Power 9VDC, 1.1A(+ = core;- = shell), RAM 512kb standard; 1.2M expanded, Operating System Toshiba MS-DOS 2.11 in 256K ROM, Weight 6.4 lbs, Video CGA card, Sound PC Speaker, Battery Rechargeable NiCD pack (1300 mAh), Media 1 - 720 3.5" floppy disk drive, Mouse None, Keyboard Selectable between PC or AT (101)
Classification
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY Computers computer
Maker
Production date
1987-1989
Production place
Measurements
L310 x W280 x H50 mm
Media/Materials description
Plastics (Synthetic Materials) Indeterminate (Glass) Steel (Metals - Ferrous) Copper (Metals - Non-Ferrous)
Signature/Marks
<Cast on case > TOSHIBA
<Printed on case > T1000
<Printed on below screen > TOSHIBA
<Handwritten on back of case > ?????934
<Printed on transfer on base > Toshiba T1000 SYSTEM UNIT \ MODEL NO. ??7027EA \ DC9V \ 1.1A \ 0871B \ SERIAL NO. 07915924 AA \ TOSHIBA CORPORATION \ TOKYO JAPAN
<Printed on case > T1000
<Printed on below screen > TOSHIBA
<Handwritten on back of case > ?????934
<Printed on transfer on base > Toshiba T1000 SYSTEM UNIT \ MODEL NO. ??7027EA \ DC9V \ 1.1A \ 0871B \ SERIAL NO. 07915924 AA \ TOSHIBA CORPORATION \ TOKYO JAPAN
History and use
The T1000 Laptop Computer was released by the Toshiba Corporation in 1987 and is considered to be the world’s first truly mobile laptop computer. The T1000 has gained this title, amongst some debate, due to its size, weight and rechargeable battery.
This particular computer was used by the Queensland Museum from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. It was used throughout the State in supporting community museums and the Small Museum Grants Scheme.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
This particular computer was used by the Queensland Museum from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. It was used throughout the State in supporting community museums and the Small Museum Grants Scheme.
Uploaded to the Web 27 May 2011.
Registration number
H47441.1