NEC ProSpeed
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 ProSpeed 286 | |
| Developer | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NEC |
| Type | Laptop |
| Release date | October 1988 |
| Operating system | MS-DOS |
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| Graphics | |
The ProSpeed was a line of laptop computers developed by NEC in 1988. It 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 with to be offered with a docking station.[5] The CSX model was featured on the front cover of PC Magazine.[6]
Models
| 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
- ^ 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 – via ProQuest.
- ^ Kathy, Rebello (September 25, 1989). "NEC Brings Color to Portable Screens". USA Today. Gannett Company. p. 1B – via ProQuest.
- ^ 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 – via ProQuest.
- ^ 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.
