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[James Knott]

D. Hugh Redelmeier wrote:
> | From: teddymills <teddy-5sHjOODPK7E at public.gmane.org>
>
> | http://www.computerhistory.org/brochures/search.php
>
> Nice.  Must resist reading it all.
>
> | Love that IMSAI 8080 and the Osbourne Laptop :)
>
> Well, the IMSAI 8080 was an improved copy of the Altair 8080 (I have
> an Altair).  Drew used to use an IMSAI.
>
> Do you mean the Osborne 1 portable?  It was not a laptop.  I have a
> Kaypro II, which is an improved copy of the O1.
>   

The Osborne was referred to as a "luggable", in that it was similar in
size, shape and weight to a portable sewing machine.  Others called them
"arm stretchers".  ;-)


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