NEC ProSpeed
The ProSpeed was a line of laptop computers developed by NEC in 1988. It served as the replacement for their earlier MultiSpeed line and was introduced simultaneously with their slimmer and less heavy UltraLite line of notebook computers. The i386SX-equipped CSX model, released in September 1989, was the first laptop with a color LCD. It was also one of the first laptops to be offered with a docking station. The CSX model was featured on the front cover of PC Magazine.
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 ProSpeed 286 | |
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| Manufacturer | NEC |
| Type | Laptop |
| Released | October 1988 |
| Operating system | MS-DOS |
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| Predecessor | MultiSpeed |
The ProSpeed was a line of laptop computers developed by NEC in 1988. It served as the replacement for their earlier MultiSpeed line and was introduced simultaneously with their slimmer and less heavy UltraLite line of notebook computers.[2] The i386SX-equipped CSX model, released in September 1989, was the first laptop with a color LCD.[3][4] It was also one of the first laptops to be offered with a docking station.[5] The CSX model was featured on the front cover of PC Magazine.[6]
Models
[edit]| Model no. |
Processor | Clock speed (MHz) |
Expansion slots |
LCD technology |
LCD resolution |
Notes | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 286 | Intel 80C286 | 16 MHz | 3 | Monochrome passive | EGA, 640×400 | October 1988 | |
| 386 | Intel 80386 | 16 MHz (0.5 w) | 3 | Monochrome passive | EGA, 640×400 | October 1988 | |
| CSX | Intel 80386SX | 16 MHz | 3 | Color passive | VGA, 640×480 | Wall-powered only | September 1989 |
| 386SX | Intel 80386SX | 16 MHz | 3 | Monochrome passive | VGA, 640×480 | February 1990 | |
| SX/20 | Intel 80386SX | 20 MHz | 3 | Monochrome passive | VGA, 640×480 | August 1990 | |
| 486SX/C | Intel 80486SX | 20 MHz | 3 | Color active | VGA, 640×480 | June 1991 | |
| 486SX | Intel 80486SX | 20 MHz | 3 | Monochrome passive | VGA, 640×480 | March 1992 |
References
[edit]- ^ Machrone, Bill (January 16, 1990). "6th Annual Awards for Technical Excellence". PC Magazine. 9 (1). Ziff-Davis: 97–124 – via Google Books.
- ^ Lewis, Peter H. (October 4, 1988). "Personal Computers: Slim Laptop Is Appealing at 4.4 Pounds". The New York Times. p. C12. Archived from the original on May 25, 2015.
- ^ Kathy, Rebello (September 25, 1989). "NEC Brings Color to Portable Screens". USA Today. Gannett Company. p. 1B. ProQuest 306254318.
- ^ Staff writer (September 26, 1989). "Company News: NEC Shows Color Laptop Computer". The New York Times. Reuters. p. D5. Archived from the original on December 20, 2017.
- ^ Johnston, Stuart J. (October 10, 1988). "NEC Introduces UltraLite, 286, 386 Laptops". InfoWorld. Vol. 10, no. 41. CW Communications. p. 31 – via Google Books.
- ^ Machrone, Bill, ed. (October 31, 1989). "Color to Go: NEC's ProSpeed CSX Does It First". PC Magazine. Vol. 8, no. 18. Ziff-Davis. Front cover – via Google Books.
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