The Ericsson Portable PC (EPPC) was a portable computer introduced by Ericsson in March 1985.[1] It was a small computer with a weight of 8 kg. It had an Intel 8088 processor at 4.77 MHz and 256-512 kB of RAM.[2] An optional built-in thermal printer and modem was available.[2][3]

Ericsson Portable PC
Also known asEPPC
ManufacturerEricsson
TypePortable computer
Release dateMarch 1985; 39 years ago (1985-03)[1][2][3][4]
Introductory priceUS$2,995 (equivalent to $8,485 in 2023)[2]
Operating systemMS-DOS 2.1[2]
CPUIntel 8088 CPU @ 4.77 MHz
Memory256 kB of RAM (Expandable to 512 kB)[2]
Storagehalf height 5-1/4 inch, 360 kB Floppy disk drive
DisplayOrange Gas Plasma display (25 line by 80 column)
Graphics640 x 400 pixel
Inputdetachable keyboard
Connectivityparallel and serial ports, expansion port, second disk drive port
PowerAC Power 110-240 V (No internal batteries)
Mass8 kilograms (18 lb)

The EPPC was the first portable computer on the market to have a plasma display. Said display was a monochrome amber unit capable of displaying 25 lines of 80-column text.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b PC Portables:Ericsson Portable PC, By Alfred Poor, PC Mag, 10 Dec 1985, Page 135 - 136
  2. ^ a b c d e f Ericsson Turns New Leaf With 15-Pound Portable, By Charles Bermant, PC Mag, 14 May 1985, Page 35
  3. ^ a b c News:New Products:The Ericsson Portable PC, InfoWorld, 22 Apr 1985, Page 26
  4. ^ Traveling Light, By Ron Sciblia, Popular Mechanics Feb 1986, Page 96-99 & 148
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