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Gavilan later failed largely due to their computer being incompatible with other computers – Mainly because Gavilan laptop used their own operating system.
Apple Computers introduced apple IIc model in 1984, but it wasn’t all that much better than what Gavilan had produced a year earlier. It did feature an optional LCD panel which had on impact on later notebooks.
Finally in 1986 a true laptop was created by IBM called IBM PC Convertible. I say “true” because unlike a few of others, this laptop didn’t have to be setup everywhere. And unlike others it featured two modern 3.5 inch floppy drives, and space for an internal modem! Also found on Convertible was an LCD screen and basic applications user could use to create word documents, and schedule appointments.
Maybe most interesting was that IBM PC Convertible sold for $3500! Of course you would be hard pressed to find that price tag on any laptop these days – (They have gone way down).
Since late 80’s many manufacturers have come forward to produce new machines that are even faster and more powerful than their previous counterparts. These days buyer has a lot of choice, and laptops are faster than ever.
Cody Kahl is creator and writer of Toshiba Laptops Guide – A site dedicated to providing only the best toshiba laptop computers information. Cody believes in quality, and this free resource proves it.