They may only be from 1981, but this piece of kit and the amazing adverts that try to sell it show just how quickly things move in the technology world. The hardware is the Osborne 1, widely ...
The world's first mass-produced "portable" computer (a computer in the true sense, and not just a big calculator) was introduced to the tech public on this day in 1981. Engadget has the backstory: On ...
The words you're about to read were typed on the comfortable keyboard of a MacBook Pro that can still get the job done despite the years of use it has seen. You might also use a laptop when you ...
In 2011, the term "portable computer" conjures up images of sleek tablets, pocket-sized smartphones, and ultra-light laptops. But 30 years ago, the Osborne 1 made its debut as the world's first ...
The Osborne 1 Portable Computer on a desk. - Photology1971/Shutterstock The words you're about to read were typed on the comfortable keyboard of a MacBook Pro that ...