Osborne

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Timeline for Osborne :

Date Event
3 Apr 1981 Osborne launches the first portable computer, the Osborne 1
Sep 1982 News Article : ERA launch is no handicap
Mar 1983 News Article : Portable Forth
13 Sep 1983 Osborne Computer declares bankruptcy


Hardware Products

Osborne 1

Osborne 1
1981
The Osborne 1 was the first widely accepted portable computer that included a monitor, disk drives and all components.

Manufacturer : Osborne
Type : Computer

Osborne 01

Osborne 01
1982
The Osborne 01 followed on from the Osborne 1 in 1982.

Manufacturer : Osborne
Type : Computer

Osborne 5 (Prototype)

Osborne 5 (Prototype)
1984
The Osborne-5 was a desktop computer that included, disk drives and all components.

Manufacturer : Osborne (Mikrolog Ltd)
Type : Computer


Software Products

Some Common Basic Programs

Some Common Basic Programs
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Manufacturer : Osborne & Associates Inc.
Type : Software

Egbert

Egbert
1983
An action game where the player is tasked with keeping an egg aloft while pressing a button at either side of the screen.

Manufacturer : Games Machine Ltd
Type : Software - Game

The Fabulous Wanda

The Fabulous Wanda
1983
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Manufacturer : The Game Machine
Type : Software - Game

Havoc

Havoc
1984
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Manufacturer : Dynavision Productions
Type : Software - Game


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