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The first Compaq computer

· David Farquhar · Nov. 4, 2026, 12:35 p.m.

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Summary

This blog post discusses the Compaq Portable, the first Compaq computer, highlighting its specifications, including an Intel 8088 CPU and Microsoft MS-DOS. It was a significant development in personal computing when it was announced in 1982.

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