Laptop Computer [Sharp PC-4521]

Object detail

Accession number

2002.60.1

Maker

Sharp Corporation

Production period

1980s

Description

Laptop computer, Sharp PC-4521, black plastic case. Top opening screen. Keyboard on base. Ports on the left side. Power, floppy disk drive on right side. Cooling fan at rear. Carry handle on top, folds in.

Marks

SHARP PC4500 Maker's Mark
PERSONAL COMPUTER PC-4521 / RATING: 6V (DC) 20W / (USE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY / OR AC ADAPTOR EA-452V) / SHARP CORPORATION MADE IN JAPAN / FABRIQUE JAPON / U.S. Pats. 3902169 & 2976994 / 85010003 Maker's Plate

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic

Other name

Laptop

Credit Line

Sharp Corporation. Circa 1987. Laptop Computer [Sharp PC-4521], 2002.60.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

Related resources

http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/sharp/brochures/SharpPC-4521PortablePC.pdf

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Classification

Processor, Digital Data Computer, Digital Tools & Equipment for Communication Data Processing T&E Data Processing Devices

Production place

Osaka Japan East Asia Asia

Collection type

Computing and Digital Technology

Subject auto tags

Computer Personal computer Netbook Input device Space bar Peripheral Computer keyboard Laptop Office equipment Output device

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