Grid Compass

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:computer
gptkbp:battery_life up to 5 hours
Ni Cad
gptkbp:color gray
gptkbp:cooling_system passive cooling
gptkbp:cultural_impact symbol of 1980s technology.
gptkbp:depth monochrome
gptkbp:design user-centered design
awarded for design excellence
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Bill_Moggridge
gptkbp:developer 3 years
gptkbp:dimensions 12.5 x 10.5 x 3.5 inches
gptkbp:features hinged display
gptkbp:form_factor clamshell
gptkbp:graphics CGA compatible
gptkbp:historical_significance pioneered portable computing
gptkbp:home_port trackball
RGB video out
serial, parallel, and video
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Grid Compass
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Xerox_Alto
gptkb:TV_Show
gptkbp:innovation first laptop with a built-in screen
gptkbp:input_output gptkb:musician
QWERTY
gptkbp:inspiration military applications
gptkbp:legacy influenced future laptop designs
inspired modern laptops
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Grid_Systems_Corporation
Intel, Toshiba
gptkbp:market gptkb:1983
$8,150
gptkbp:market_segment early adopters
gptkbp:monitors LCD
gptkbp:network optional modem
gptkbp:notable_features integrated display and keyboard
gptkbp:notable_for first clamshell laptop design
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:operating_system gptkb:MS-DOS
gptkbp:processor gptkb:Intel_8088
gptkbp:produced_by discontinued
gptkbp:production_years limited run
gptkbp:ram 256 KB
gptkbp:released_in gptkb:1982
gptkbp:resolution 640 x 200
gptkbp:screen_size 10.5 inches
gptkbp:sound internal speaker
gptkbp:storage floppy disk
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Grid_Compass_1100
gptkb:Grid_Compass_1101
gptkbp:target_market business professionals
gptkbp:type gptkb:computer
gptkbp:user_base government and corporate clients
gptkbp:user_experience portable and functional
gptkbp:user_interface command line
gptkbp:weight 4.5 kg
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Donald_Moggridge
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5