22 Apr
2001
22 Apr
'01
1:05 p.m.
Thank you for your information!
Wow, Gavilan was so advanced at that era!
I also tried to find any info on the Web about the "Marble Olivetti" in your m
essage, but so far no success.
Yoichi
----- Original Message -----
The Gavilan did indeed have a touchpad above the keyboard in 1983. I happen
to have a presskit and photos. Its position--at a 90-degree angle to the
keyboard--would have made it awkward to use.
I recall seeing an odd Olivetti notebook with a touchpad in the late 80's,
which I think would pre-date the Powerbook. The Olivetti also had a faux
Italian marble finish.
--Mike
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