Rich, I'm pretty sure what you have is one of the original Compaq portable PCs. This was Compaq's first machine and was one of the earliest clones of the first IBM PC. It was released late in 1982 or very early in 1983. The machine is nearly perfectly compatible with the IBM PC and should run any and all software designed for that machine. The screen should be a CGA equivalent and there will be a 9 pin D and composite output behind the sliding panel on the right side of the machine to which you can attach an external monitor. I've got a picture of mine up at: http://www.vintage-computer.com/compaq_portable.htm if you want to look for confirmation. Erik -----Original Message----- From: cctalk-admin(a)classiccmp.org [mailto:cctalk-admin@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of loedman1(a)juno.com Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 9:11 PM To: cctalk(a)classiccmp.org Subject: What is it ? I recently acquired a rather aged Compaq "portable" that defies identification, the plate says Model: Compaq, Serial number: 002027. Size is 19 1/2 wide, 15 1/2 deep, 9 1/4 high with a 8 in "green screen".On the right side to the rear is a sliding cover over 5 slots, 3 filled, the left side slides open to expose the fan and switch and provides power cord storage. It has two 5 1/4 360k drives. The keyboard locks over the front for transport and it has a leather carrying handle on the back. Can anyone provide me any info on this machine Am also looking for info on a Kaypro 16, Dos machine Thanks, Rich

That is a Compaq Portable. I have one. It was the first portable PC compatible computer on the market. They made a couple of models, each one smaller (but not much) than the one before it. The original portable is an XT clone. Look here for more info: http://www.old-computers.com/museum/computer.asp?st=1&c=547 Ian Primus ian_primus(a)yahoo.com Ian Primus ian_primus(a)yahoo.com On Friday, November 1, 2002, at 12:10 AM, loedman1(a)juno.com wrote:

On Thu, 31 Oct 2002 loedman1(a)juno.com wrote: This sounds like an original Compaq Portable. I once had two of these, but my folks sold them for $20 about 5 years ago. I honestly don't know why Compaq considered em "portable" though, as they weigh a ton... Compaq still has software and info for these and nearly all their older stuff on their ftp site. It isn't well documented, and the website that Compa^H^H^H^H HP has online does not have links to most of these files. If someone has the bandwith, it might be wise to mirror the ftp site before it disappears like Digital's did. If I had the bandwith, I'd certainly do it. -Toth