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See below for specifications and information on this system.
Specifications and information
| Introduced: | 1988 |
| CPU: | Intel 8088 @ 4.77 MHz |
| Memory: | 640K (thus the "PPC-640" designation) |
| Operating System: | MS-DOS 3.3 with special Amstrad functionality |
| Display: | Monochrome LCD, CGA resolution (320x200) |
| Input/Output: | 101 key keyboard, dual 720K 3.5" floppy disk drives, 2 serial ports, parallel port, external CGA monitor port, internal 2400 bps direct-connect modem |
| Power: | 10 "D" cells or external 12VDC adapter |
| Weight: | 22 lbs with power supply and carrying case |
| Bus: | Proprietary bus extension connector |
| Other Items in Collection: | Carrying Case |
| Items Needed: | Amstrad flavor of MS-DOS and auxiliary files for the PPC |
The Amstrad PPC-640 is one of the wackier attempts at an early MS-DOS laptop. It has an amazingly engineered "piano-hinge" folding keyboard (visible in the photo at the top of the keyboard), and a folding CGA display. It actually runs on regular "D" cell alkaline batteries. There was an optional external monitor available that also ran off the batteries. I imagine that would cost quite a bit over time.
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