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The first laptop concept that can be found was the "Dynabook" concept (not to be confused with Toshiba's Dynabook laptop line) developed by Alan Kay in 1968. No actual laptop was ever created however, it was simply the laptop concept that was thought up and described.
The first mass-produced portable computer was the "Osborne 1" which became available in 1981. This was a large and heavy machine about the size of a sewing machine, and had a 5" text only monitor. It used the CP/M operating system. It was not sold in large numbers at all.
Arguably the first true laptop made it's appearance in 1982. This was the GRiD Compass 1101. It introduced the familiar clamshell design with it's closing top, and it ran on batteries. It was not an IBM compatible computer, however, and its initial price was between $8 - 10k. Because of it's high price, it was not really a consumer product, but was used by the military and NASA on their work on the space shuttle during the 1980's. GRiD Systems was later bought by Tandy corporation (Radioshack).
Also released in 1982 another contender for the title of the first true laptop was the Dulmont Magnum, which made its appearance in Australia. This was the only laptop ever to be produced in Australia. It also had a clamshell design, and although it had a MS DOS 2.1 operating system, it wasn't really IBM compatible.
By 1983, many other manufacturers such as HP, Sharp, Sanyo, etc. began producing laptops and making them available on the consumer market.
The first IBM PC-compatable laptop made its appearance in 1983, as well. This was the Compaq Portable. It was still rather large and was not battery powered, but required AC power to run.
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Who was the inventer of laptop?
The first laptop was invented in 1969 by Bill Moggridge.
Date of laptop invention?
The first laptop/portable computer was invented in 1981 by Adam Osborne.
Who invented the very first laptop?
Me! Laura Strack. I am 11 years old! HA! No. Georgie Narky invented it.
Who invented the second laptop?
Bill Moggridge, a designer working for Grid Systems.
Who invened the laptop Alan key or Adam osborne?
Adam Osborne invented first actual laptop computer. There had been similar designs previous to his, but Osborne's model is widely considered to be the first modern-style laptop.
When was the laptop ivented?
the laptop was invented in 1981
Who invented laptops and when?
The laptop computer was invented by a man named Adam Osborne. Adam invented the laptop in 1981.
When was laptop invented?
The laptop was invented in 1981 by a man named Adam Osborne.
Who invented mini laptops and why?
The Mini laptop was invented by Adam Osborne. The mini laptop was invented because it was more lightweight than the original laptop and more portable.
Who was the inventor of the laptop?
Adam Osborne invented the laptop in 1981!
Who was the inventer of laptop?
The first laptop was invented in 1969 by Bill Moggridge.
Who invented the thoshiba laptop?
Toshiba
Why was then laptop computer invented?
in 1986
Who invented the fist laptop?
Apple
Who invented the case for a laptop?
Sherman
Who is Mr T Venables?
mr. T. venables invented the first laptop mr. T. venables invented the first laptop
When was the first notebook laptop invented?
The first laptop I believe was in 1981 by Adam Osborne. This laptop was call the "Osborne1"
