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Timeline for Epson :

Date Event
Oct 1982 News Article : Japanese portable has real staying power
Nov 1982 News Article : HP joins portable battle


Hardware Products

Epson RAM Disk Unit 120

Epson RAM Disk Unit 120
Unknown
This external RAM disk is designed to be used with the Epson PX-8 computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson H20EU Expansion Unit

Epson H20EU Expansion Unit
Unknown
The Epson H20EU expansion unit for the Epson HX-20 computer contains an additional 16K of RAM and sockets for up to 32K more.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson MRS-CR Board

Epson MRS-CR Board
Unknown
This 8-bit ISA expansion board was used in the Epson Equity 1 and 1+ computers.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson APL Parallel Printer Card

Epson APL Parallel Printer Card
Unknown
The Epson APL Parallel Printer Card allows you to use parallel printers with an Apple II.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson HX-20

Epson HX-20
November 1981
The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20 in Japan) is regarded by some as the first laptop computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson Executive HX-20

Epson Executive HX-20
1982
The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20 in Japan) is regarded by some as the first laptop computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson HX-20 with Hard Case

Epson HX-20 with Hard Case
November 1982
The Epson HX-20 (also known as the HC-20 in Japan) is regarded by some as the first laptop computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson QX-10

Epson QX-10
1983
The Epson QX-10 is a microcomputer running CP/M or TPM-III (CP/M-80 compatible) which was introduced in 1983.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson Intelligent Parallel Interface Kit

Epson Intelligent Parallel Interface Kit
1983
Interface board #8132WInterface cable #8231 Designed for the Apple II/IIe, this interface kit permits a printer High-Resolution display partially or totally.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson PX-8

Epson PX-8
1984
The Epson PX-8 was a small laptop computer released in 1984.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Telsoft Epson PX-8 Computer + Epson P80-X Printer in Samsonite Case

Telsoft Epson PX-8 Computer + Epson P80-X Printer in Samsonite Case
1984
The Epson PX-8 was a small laptop computer released in 1984.

Manufacturer : Telsoft Epson
Type : Computer

Epson PF-10 Portable Disk Drive

Epson PF-10 Portable Disk Drive
1984
The PF-10 is a compact, yet powerful battery-operated, portable 3.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson PX-4

Epson PX-4
1985
The Epson PX-4 computer was the successor of the popular HX-20 model.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson CX-21 Acoustic Coupler

Epson CX-21 Acoustic Coupler
1985
Manufacturer: EpsonModel: CX-21Speed: 300Transmission Standards: V21Interface: RS232Build Date: 1984Power: battery or mains adaptor Serial No: 011522 Our model was kindly donated by Peter Martin.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Nine Tiles Epson Card

Nine Tiles Epson Card
1985
This board allowed for an Epson Computer to network to any computer with a compatible card, no matter what make of machine it was.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Peripheral

Epson HC-20 (HX-21-UA)

Epson HC-20 (HX-21-UA)
19th May 1986
The Epson HC-20 (also known as the HX-20 in the rest of the world) is regarded by some as the first laptop computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson PC-Portable Q150A

Epson PC-Portable Q150A
1989
Year 1989Origin JapanManufacturer EpsonName Q150ADrives: HDD 40 MB, FDD 3.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson Equity LT

Epson Equity LT
1989
The Epson Equity LT weighs in at only 14.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer

Epson PC Club PC-286C

Epson PC Club PC-286C
1990
On first Appearance the PC Club is a Micro, when it is actually an IBM PC Compatible.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Computer


Software Products

Epson PX-8 MicroPro Portable WordStar Reference Manual & ROM capsule

Epson PX-8 MicroPro Portable WordStar Reference Manual & ROM capsule
1984
ROM capsule and comprehensive reference manual for Portable WordStar for the Epson PX-8.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Software

Epson PX-8 - Business Simulations for Portable Cardbox-Plus Manual, ROM Capsule, and Microcassette

Epson PX-8 - Business Simulations for Portable Cardbox-Plus Manual, ROM Capsule, and Microcassette
1984
ROM capsule, comprehensive manual and a microcassette tape of example formats for Epson PX-8 Business Simulations for Portable Cardbox-Plus.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Software

Epson PX-8 MicroPro Portable Calc Portable Scheduler Reference Manual

Epson PX-8 MicroPro Portable Calc Portable Scheduler Reference Manual
5th April 1984
Comprehensive manual for Portable Calc and Portable Scheduler For Release 1.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Software

Epson Equity LT Reference Diskette

Epson Equity LT Reference Diskette
1987
For the Epson Equity LT Portable computer...

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Software

Epson MS-DOS Version 3.30 Operating 1

Epson MS-DOS Version 3.30 Operating 1
1989
Startup & Operating 1 software...

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Software

Epson MS-DOS Version 3.30 Operating 2

Epson MS-DOS Version 3.30 Operating 2
1989
Operating 2 software for Equiity LT Portable computer...

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Software


Promotional Items

Epson HX-20 Portable Computer Brochure

Epson HX-20 Portable Computer Brochure
November 1981
Four-page colour leaflet including specifications of the Epson HX-20 Portable Computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Promotional Item

Epson PX-8 Brochure

Epson PX-8 Brochure
1984
Eight-page foldout brochure for the Epson PX-8 portable business computer.

Manufacturer : Epson
Type : Promotional Item


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