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February 8, 1990
RADIO SHACK INTRODUCES FIRST 80286-BASED
TANDY LAPTOP COMPUTER
NEW YORK -- Radio Shack, a leading retailer of PC-compatible computers and
the nation's largest consumer electronics retailer, introduced today the
powerful Tandy 2800 HD laptop computer.
The 2800 HD is the first Tandy-labeled, 80286-based laptop computer. It is also
the first laptop computer manufactured by Tandy in Fort Worth, Texas.
The 2800 HD provides power, performance and portability at an affordable price.
It is ideal for users who travel frequently and need the performance of an
80C286 microprocessor, operating at selectable clock speeds of 12 or 6
megahertz (MHz). The 2800 HD, in its "executive black" case with built-in
carry handle, can also serve as a desktop system that can be easily carried to
and from virtually any location.
The 2800 HD's key features are a 9.125" x 8.625" full-size, backlit,
EGA-compatible liquid crystal display with 640 x 400 resolution; an enhanced
84-key keyboard with true 101-key emulation mode and a standard keyboard 3.5
millimeter key stroke; and, the ability to exchange batteries without turning
the system off.
The 2800 HD's storage capacity consists of one megabyte (MB) of nternal memory,
expandable to 2MB; an internal 20MB hard disk drive; and, one 3.5-inch 1.44MB
floppy disk drive.
Tandy's popular DeskMate Version 3.3 productivity software and the MS-DOS
Version 3.3 operating system are factory-installed on the hard drive. The 2800
HD has a replaceable, rechargeable lead acid battery that provides up to two
hours of computing power.
The battery can be charged inside or outside of the system. An external battery
charger is also included.
Additional features of the 2800 HD are a bidirectional parallel port; a serial
communications port; connections for an external EGA monitor and 101-key
keyboard; an internal modem slot; an 80C287 coprocessor slot; and, a carrying
handle.
Weighing less than 12.5 pounds (with battery), the 2800 HD has a clamshell
design with a footprint that measures 3.125" x 12.25" x 14.25" (HxWxD).
Available options include an internal 2400 bits per second (bps) modem,
$199.95; 1MB memory upgrade, $399.95; replacement battery, $49.95; and, a
choice of durable carrying cases.
The suggested retail price of the Tandy 2800 HD laptop computer is $3,499.