• Front of computer
    Front of computer
Osborne 1
Osborne 1
Osborne 1
Osborne 1
Osborne 1
Osborne 1
Osborne 1
Osborne 1

Osborne 1

physical object

Identifier
2024.42.1
Description
The Osborne 1 was released in 1981 by Osborne Computer Corporation. It is considered to be the first commercially successful portable microcomputer and can be carried like a briefcase by a handle on the back. The keyboard attaches to the front of the computer, protecting the screen and other vulnerable areas while in transit.
Related Term
Desktop Computers (describes)

Related person
(was donor of)
Amy VanderLaan (is documentarian of)